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Imagine Remodeling & Design LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Pitkin, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hired to remodel my flooring throughout my home, redesigned my full Kitchen remodel and 2 full baths plus, assisted with EVERY design choice. We ARE SOOO VERY PLEASED!! The QUALITY is top notch, professional, showed up on time, finished some projects earlier than expected, easy to do business with. The BEST money spent ever!! Iâ ve recommended to family and friends and they too had great experiences! Iâ ll will only have â Imagine Remodel Designâ complete Everything concerning my home and business remodel work!!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Los Mapaches, LLC
5.0(
3
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Pitkin, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Juan was great! He did a limestone tile fireplace surround for our indoor-outdoor fireplace and it turned out fantastic! He even did a little drywall touchup, painted, and reinstalled the wood trim so it was really easy on us. Juan was prompt, completed the quicker than promised, he left our house clean and the job was 100% complete. We will certainly hire him again for our next project and highly recommend him to anyone looking for top quality work and great service!"
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Sequioa Floor Tile 6"x36"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Pitkin, CO

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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