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Daniel Green Painting
4.8(
90
)

Serving Olivet, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have hired Daniel to do both exterior and interior painting, as well as additional in-home custom painting related work. Daniel is cost-effective and performs high-quality work in a very timely manner. He is very trustworthy and most pleasant to work with. We have had nothing but positive experiences with the work that Daniel has performed for us, and I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone considering painting, both interior and exterior work."
Money shot
Big deck
Cape cod red
Middle of powerwash
Lots of algea

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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His Brush Painters
5.0(
5
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Serving Olivet, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They painted my home inside and out. They also painted my decks and fence. In addition to painting they installed doors and did a number of small projects on the property. I am delighted with their work and service. Kind and courteous customer service. They completed projects on time and left the work site clean and tidy."
Exterior Painting
Remodeled Home
Remodeled Home
Remodeled Home
Stucco Exterior

+6

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Broxholm Painting, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Olivet, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He is very clean, no drips, no splatters. His edging is precise. When finished painting he puts everything back where it is supposed to be and cleans eve up. He is also very punctual."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Irish Lads Painting, LLC
3.7(
3
)

Serving Olivet, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Irish lads painted two rooms for me. They did an excellent job. They were timely, courteous, cleaned-up after themselves, and answered all my questions. They were very knowledgeable about the paint they chose (we picked colors, of course). â Anyone who uses blue tape should not be painting your house.â I see no spatters on brick, floors, or other places not painted. They also patched and sanded previous nail holes and carefully moved my furniture. Good job."
Stairs
Stairs
Dining Room
Dining Room
Living Room

+14

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Olivet, MI

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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