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Nicolas Martinez
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+17 more

Serving Prairie Creek, IN and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I am a Union tradesman \nPlasterer \nPainter\nCaulker\nWater proofer\nRoofer\nI can do so much more over the years ive become very talented in many construction environments. I habe osha 30 and various boom lifts, and scaffolding equipment.

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Max Paint
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Prairie Creek, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thanks for doing a great job! Max the owner was on the job site and checked with us several times about how we felt things were going. They painted our living room dining room combination about 700 sq ft and it looks beautiful. Everyone was so friendly and they were all very careful not to track dirt in the house or get paint splattered. Overall I couldn’t be happier. The cost was very reasonable and they did in two days what would’ve taken me minimum of two weeks. Again thank you very much and the next time I need painting done you’ll be the first folks I call"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M.C. Coating
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+10 more

Serving Prairie Creek, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M.C. Coating did a beautiful job of painting my home. It had not been painted in about 20 years and the old paint had been damaged by years of tobacco use. With the use of Kilz, Mr. McMasters was able to completely cover the problem areas and the house sold in ONE DAY on the market. Thank you, Mr. McMasters for all your hard work!!!"
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Hoosier Permanent Coatings
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Prairie Creek, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everyone I interacted with were pleasant, polite, helpful, honest and very professional. From the initial sales call, to the finished product, I was well pleased. What a great small company and I would recommend their services to anyone who would like to have their home painted permanentally!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Portee Painting And More
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+3 more

Serving Prairie Creek, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

"The guys with Portee Painting did a fabulous job on the exterior trim of our home. No mess, no fuss, just good quality workmanship at a reasonable piece. Will definitely hire them again."
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FAQs for painting projects in Prairie Creek, 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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