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Jp Cortes painting
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"JP Cortes Painting did an amazing job on our kitchen and cabinet painting. Very professional with excellent customer service. I would recommend them to anybody."
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+54

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Dependable Painting and Improvements INC.
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+3 more

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"In a time where contractors don't show up on time, or don't show up at all, and/or do shoddy work, Dependable Painting lives up to their name! Excellent communication, fantastic job painting with attention to detail, at a good price. Our neighbors are raving about our home's total exterior transformation. Would hire them again in a heartbeat."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AJ's Quality Painting Services
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+15 more

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes, AJ’s Quality Painting was everything we wanted. They came in and did the work. My brothers and I are very pleased. Once the quote was given and we agreed Afias and Josephina went straight to work. The paint job, ceiling and the wall he had to repair in one of the bedroom’s was beautifully done. They are very professional and kept constant communication with me about when they were going to the house and when they would be done. We did a walk through and our parents home is so bright and beautiful with the paint we chose. We had a family friend to come over and she really loved the color and work. She plans on using the color for her home during the Spring. I will most definitely recommend AJ’s Quality Painting to anyone who needs home services. Thank you both for the work done."
Painting - Interior Project
Handymen Project
Interior Painting Project
Painting - Interior Project
Handymen Project

+24

Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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I Paint Houses LLC
4.6(
49
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sam was attentive and probably the hardest working young man I have seen. His work ethic was there he was reasonably priced and finished painting my privacy fence in just a few days! He was more than we had hoped to find. Great job!"
Response time4 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RP Painting
5.0(
13
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from this painting company. From start to finish, their customer service was outstanding—professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The quality of the painting exceeded my expectations, and the attention to detail really shows. They completed the job on time, kept everything clean, and made the entire process stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch painting services. Great customer service and an even better painting job!"
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Saddle brook
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Banoak heights

+21

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DH Painting
4.9(
28
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"DH Painting was exceptional! He was able to start right away and did an amazing job painting almost our entire home. It feels new and fresh and I am extremely grateful. He was very helpful in talking us through the process and choosing the right paint and colors for our home. We have already recommended DH Painting to our friends and family!"
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Oak Ridge, NC

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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