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Ron the Painter
4.8(
22
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Serving Rumsey, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I put off painting for awhile.i was Procrastinating. I didn t know where to start looking for a painter. I searched Home Advisor and read all the reviews. Ron the Painter had excellent reviews. So I called him. He was at the house in a few days. Giving me an estimate. He did excellent work. Always on time. He was very mannerly. I had furniture to be moved They moved furniture and covered with plastic. I like that they cleaned up after themselves. I trust them. I highly recommend Ron the Painter. I will use his service again when needed. Thank you Ron the Painter."
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential

+78

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dean’s Painting
4.9(
11
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Serving Rumsey, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Dean’s painting for the quality of workmanship that they had performed for me and my family. As we were ready to put our family home on the market, we contacted Dean’s painting and they came out gave us a quote which was well below other competitors. They were able to get the whole house completed in a quick and timely fashion with attention to details. Again, we highly recommend Dean’s painting for all of your painting needs."
Newburgh Color Change
Exterior Painting
Newburgh Color Change
Color Change from Tan to Blue and white
Newburgh Color Change

+55

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Any Color Painting LLC
4.3(
9
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Serving Rumsey, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Johnathon was very helpful in planning our painting project, he kept the work area very neat, he did a great job scraping our popcorn ceilings and painting our bedrooms. I highly recommend Any Color Painting"
Whole house repaint
Whole house repaint
Whole house repaint
Garage door
French doors

+91

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Professional System Painters
5.0(
3
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Serving Rumsey, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"Mr. Barrera of pro Systems is super skilled.; an amazing job at a great price. After complaining to the BBB about their member Stellar Paint Co for 12 months and getting no response from Stellar, I went on line to Home Advisor. Pro Systems called me quickly, estimated the job of repainting the rear of my house, started at schedule today and finished today. Problem solved. Actually a pleasant experience. note: BBB tried to help by contactiong Stellar at least twice but to no avail. Thanks for the referral."
Exterior garage painting
Siding
Siding
Siding
Local restaurant painting

+17

Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Rumsey, KY

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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