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Mike Dymond Quality Painting
4.8(
20
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Painter Mike completed staining our outside wooden deck and stair entrance as promised both quickly and efficiently. After giving us a very reasonable proposal he was able to start on time and finish as agreed upon. He made suggestions we liked and clean up was thorough. Mike is very neat and did an excellent job. We will hire him again when we need painting done."
Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Golden Nails Construction
3.7(
45
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was preparing my house which is large over 3000 sq ft to list for sale. I needed a lot of work done in a short amount of time. My screen porch was falling apart, there were rotting boards along the front of my house that needed replaced, the entire interior of house needed repainted, front of house needed repainted, carpets needed cleaning etc. I found Daniel on Angie's List and he was able to come out and give me an estimate right away. He and his crew despite having a busy schedule, completed all work in less than 2 weeks, sometimes showing up early and staying late. Also, he saved me from having to pay a plumber to replace a cracked/broken sink pop up drain that I had forgotten about which he fixed for free along with touching up marks on the ceiling in one of my bedrooms which he also did free of charge. Throughout the process he never asked me to pay him for any work he had not already completed, only for materials. His pricing was very reasonable."
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Painted by Shane
5.0(
12
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"We needed interior painting, wall repairs, stove hood refurbishing, steel doors repair, andv staining. These painters had square feet of walls, ceilings, stairs, and trim. They submitted a detailed estimate for every room. They listed all supplies they would need. They started on the exact day they estimated. Shane and Makenzie also offered paint samples for suggestions and gave us honest recommendations when we wanted their advice. The lines where a wall meets the ceiling is crisp and clean. It is true, Painted by Shane can paint! They spent as much effort covering items as painting. Our home was spotless. Painted by Shane is very fairly priced and their work is a source of pride to them. They were very quick to communicate. It has been enjoyable to work with and meet them. We will use them again and again."
Back Deck Area
Patio Furniture Painted Glossy Black
Shed
Interior Rooms
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+70

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Oakland City, IN

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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