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Leon's Home improvement
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Serving Portia, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Leon and his team worked on multiple projects for me including flooring, drywall, paint, minor electrical, and landscaping. Great work for a reasonable price!"
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Smith Residential Services
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Serving Portia, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Smith Residential Services, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 25 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Superior General Contractors, Inc.
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Serving Portia, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Superior General Contractors, Inc., we provide the only 50 year energy efficient roof coating in the industry! \n\nWe have been in business since 1999 and we are dedicated to preservation and restoration of roof systems. Our products are specifically designed to save our customers time and money by preserving their current roofing system saving time, money and the environment around us. With our three step easy application process, almost any flat or low slope roof can be preserved for life by creating a durable and energy efficient monolithic system to block out both water as well as heat.\n\nEnvironmentally smart and on top of the energy efficiency, we restore roofs for life as well as help save our environment by getting rid of needless waste in our landfills.\n\nCall today and schedule an appointment for us to discuss your roofing needs.\n

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+11

Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thompson’s Handyman Service
5.0(
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Serving Portia, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Thompson’s Handyman Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Jonesboro Paint Co.
4.9(
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Serving Portia, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

"Found this company to be a very trustworthy company, on time, and worked the whole time he was here. Would be willing to give this company a referral to anyone needing painting done. J & N Steele"
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Home Exterior
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Exterior in Process

+8

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frank's Professional Painting
4.9(
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Serving Portia, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"The management and workforce of Frank’s Professional Painting were excellent. They performed their jobs efficiently and professionally. Interior painting was flawless and although our exterior painting area was very extensive, Frank and his crew were able to complete the job in a timely manner with the finest results. I would wholeheartedly recommend Frank’s Professional Painting to anyone, for any painting job, large or small. I cannot say enough good things about the experience that I had with Frank and all his employees."
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FAQs for painting projects in Portia, AR

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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