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Finished Painting of Greenville
5.0(
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Serving Salem, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Sidney did a wonderful job. His quote was less than others we got. He was honest and super helpful with ideas. He suggested using a dark poly shades stain rather than a solid paint and it turned out amazing. The oak steps were the last thing in our home that was dated. Once they were stained a dark color to match our front door, they look great. Can’t say enough about how terrific Sidney was to work with. We highly recommend him. Thank you Sidney!"
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+37

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Benchmark Renovations
5.0(
16
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Serving Salem, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Interior and exterior painting and staining on some areas of the interior. These guys are the best. On time, on budget and great work. I highly recommend!"
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+25

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fournier Home Improvement
4.4(
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Serving Salem, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This team is phenomenal with their work, they had my house painted in no time at all! Steven and Hanna were a pleasure to be around and their painting skills are out of this world! They've made a lifetime customer and will be using their services again for any home improvement"
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+3

Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Been There Done That
New to Angi

Serving Salem, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Been There Done That, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6years of experience serving Guthrie, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you

Mogo Property Preservation Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Salem, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Mogo Property Preservation 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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Professionals painting
4.9(
41
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Serving Salem, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Jose and his crew were very professional and did a wonderful job prepping and painting our house. We were very pleased with the work they did. The crew was very professional, punctual and easy to work with. We would hire them again and hope to do so when we have some interior painting done."
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lester's Painting
4.8(
12
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Serving Salem, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First let me state that this review is way too late being written and I sincerely apologize for that. Mark headed up this effort and his crew came in, did the job professionally, fast and a good job. I'd recommend Lester's Painting to anyone and would definitely use them again. Mark is just an amazing person to work with and once we finish all of our decorating we intent to invite him over for drinks to see the finished apartment. (Mark, we're getting there, haha!) As I stated in the "what work was done" section this was a complex and very detailed interior paint requirement and the execution here was AMAZING! Metalics, various colors, contrasting ceilings, trims, doors and accents! Work done was at a fair price, impressive results and we are beyond pleased with it all! Family and friends have been blown away by the scheme and while that requires good planning (my amazing wife's tastes!) it needed perfect execution - and Lester's deliver 110%! Great people, great work, fair price - You won't find a better company in our opinion so go ahead and request a quote for your job! -- This ends the review of Lester's Painting -- the following is a side note. The following is NOT a review of Lester's themselves but a lesson to be learned if you read this review. That lesson. Stick with the services Lester's will do and plan jobs outside that scope with another professional... There was only a single issue (OF NO FAULT OF LESTER'S OR MARK HIMSELF) - one of the painters (very talented) who was supposed to come back and do a side project (and at the same time do the final touchup of paint). He worked incredibly hard to complete the task in one evening but was only able to complete about 80% of the wallpaper and never replaced or painted the baseboards he removed as part of the effort. Despite being paid for the entire job with the agreement he'd return attempts to reach him to arrange the completion were ignored and he would not respond. We'll finish this up soon, the paper, replacement of baseboards and painting of those to match. So again, just a lesson to us and maybe someone who thinks about odd jobs that are slightly out of scope --NOT a fault of Lester's painting, though."
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+7

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters Greenville
4.6(
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Serving Salem, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Per Behr, the paint manufacturer's printed directions, and my phone conversation with Behr's technical assistance dept, I directed CertaPro Painters to back brush the paint on the bare, pressure treated, kiln-dried surface. My directions were ignored after several follow -up e-mails to revise their contract as presented to me. Before the contract was presented to me and before an estimate was presented, I personally instructed CertaPro to "back brush" the paint AFTER applying the paint with a spray OR roller. However, after the paint was first applied with a spray gun, CertaPro began to use a roller. I firmly objected and instructed them to "back brush" per Behr's instructions. The field rep for Behr was on the job and told the painter to roll it on against my objections. The paint job was completed with spray and roller, NOT according to Behr's recommended application. I understand that CertaPro saved time doing it their, but it was not to the standard that I expected nor paid for. Bottom line is I believe I received an inferior paint job."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Salem, SC

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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