Serving Modale, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
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Emergency services offered
"Finished in one day. Very courteous. Fantastic job and cleaned everything up. Listened and completed what I asked"
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Serving Modale, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
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"Excellent. Painting of barn was completed as agreed. Daniel and his family team were prompt, professional, and payed attention to detail."
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Serving Modale, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
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"This guy is awsome ! Very thorough and thoughtful. Very well mannered and pleasant. Quality of the car work he did was expert. He had my car up and running in no time and saved me the high dollar cost of garage. I would hire him in a heart beat for other jobs !"
Serving Modale, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
"Excellent work, been working with him for years. Can do anything."
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Serving Modale, IA and surrounding areas
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"Everything was fine and no issues. I don't really like the virtual thing but I liked her demeanor over the phone she was a nice lady."
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Serving Modale, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
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Emergency services offered
"Did a great job. Good team that did very good work. Quite pleased with the results."
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Serving Modale, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
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"Jerome and Adam from J & Z Moving were great. They had my stuff loaded quickly and all of the furniture fit through the doors without being broken down."
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Serving Modale, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 1987
Free estimates
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Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Red Wing Painting, you will notice that we are particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience, to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
Serving Modale, IA and surrounding areas
I am a Ex Corporate Executive who decided to leave corporate life and focus on painting which I have done on the side for 30 years. I have a renewed outlook on life after being diagnosed with Stage 3A cancer, went through treatment, and am now officially in remission. Life is too short to not do what you absolutely love and can help people. I do not up charge for paint and materials, I am honest and have integrity, I have a 100% satisfaction guarantee in my work and perform a walk through with each homeowner before finalizing the job. I would love to provide an estimate for your project. Not job is too big or too small.
Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.
Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.
Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.
You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.
Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.
Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.
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