Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Customers say: Super punctual
"I run a new home construction crew and had Austin Come.in to my personal home and paint I am very impressed On how it turned out I will be using him for all my painting Jobs on time and done in very timely manner"
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Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Small jobs welcome
"Brian and Platinum Painting did a terrific job with our interior painting project. The finished product is perfect and they finished ahead of schedule! Brian is a prompt and professional communicator and I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in a high quality painting experience. His rates are competitive as well!"
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Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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Offers commercial services
"Chris and team were professional in their trade, respectful and pleasant to talk to. Did a great job finishing and painting our 1500 square foot project. They were also nice to our 12 month old female Doberman, she approved :)."
Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"No negatives here. A fantastic job by them. Couldn't be more pleased."
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Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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"Amazing work. Very professional. Great customer service and looks great!"
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Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Emergency services offered
"We have a large 2 building commercial retail/office complex 3 stories tall that we have been completely renovating the exterior on. They have been replacing siding, adding trim, airless painting etc… they can pretty much do what ever you need them to do. Great work, awesome people to work with. We plan on having them back once warmer weather returns."
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Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"This company was very professional and reasonable on the price. The crew that came in was in and out of here within three days and gave us a beautiful bathroom. We had new flooring, vanity, shower, toilet, and lights put in and the bathroom painted. I would highly recommend this company and will definitely be calling them for more projects in the future."
Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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We are family owned and locally owned business we thrive for your full satisfaction and we try to have fun doing it. We want to make dreams come true with all of our clients. We offer competitive pricing.
Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Vanguard Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.
Serving Olin, IA and surrounding areas
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Feel good contracting LLC is here to make home improvements easy and affordable
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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