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Larson Construction LLC
4.9(
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Serving Nikiski, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Darren did such a great job repainting our interior! Hand textured the entire house, painted, and redid all the trim while we were on vacation. We came back to a band new home!"
Exterior paint and stain
Tri-color exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting & staining
Exterior painting

+55

Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Handy Couple
5.0(
3
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Serving Nikiski, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Handy Couple helped us get our whole house repainted, THANK YOU! Jared and Autumn were professional and kind, and did an incredible job painting our interior walls, thank you for breathing life back into the space!"
Response time2 days
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Crestone General LLC
4.7(
23
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Serving Nikiski, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"I can't speak highly enough of this company and the professionalism of the men who performed the work at our house. The men arrived early every morning as they said they would. At the end of each day, they thoroughly cleaned up the construction area and left when we arrived home from work. The men were very professional and continually attempted to make our house comfortable for us even though there was construction all around us. They were very kind and considerate workers, always open to any additional projects that we added to their workload. They graciously offered to bring our furniture back into the house and arranged it for us. If they left for the day before we arrived at home, they always secured the house. A portion of the work was performed in the master bath. They showed great respect for our space. The men were also very skilled in the work they performed. The flooring looks amazing, the tile work is beautiful, electrical work complicated and perfect, you would never know we had sheetrock work done, and painting looks perfect. In summary, although the price seemed a little high to me (although I'm not an expert in what construction costs should be) the employees and owner of Crestone treated us like their family and completed the work close to their bid amount with professionalism and expert skill. I would not hesitate to hire them again for additional remodeling.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Protek Painting, Inc.
4.6(
9
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Serving Nikiski, AK and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Keith and his team were excellent; they worked hard, were attentive to detail and were always on time. I'm so pleased with the results and would recommend Protek Painting to anyone looking for a painter. "
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FAQs for painting projects in Nikiski, AK

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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