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Avatar for BEST PAINTING COMPANY | Coeur d'Alene | Post Falls | Spokane
BEST PAINTING COMPANY | Coeur d'Alene | Post Falls | Spokane
5.0(
23
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot recommend Best Painting Company highly enough! From the moment we reached out, they were incredibly accommodating, fitting us in within just a week. Despite the unpredictable weather, they worked tirelessly through the rain to ensure our project stayed on track. What really impressed us was their dedication to quality. They came back just a week later for touch-ups, demonstrating their commitment to perfection. Throughout the process, Best Painting Company was not only professional but also friendly and approachable, making the whole experience enjoyable. The project was completed in a timely manner, and the results exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for a reliable and skilled painter, look no further Best Painting Company!"
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
Hayden lake
Olson
Before

+25

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Patch Perfect
5.0(
9
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Patch Perfect for their exceptional service in completing my recent project. From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, arriving promptly and maintaining a courteous demeanor throughout. The team did an outstanding job, executing exactly what I envisioned in a timely manner. Their attention to detail and expertise were evident in the flawless results they delivered. Overall, I am thoroughly impressed with their service and would not hesitate to enlist their expertise again in the future."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Flawless Painting Spokane
5.0(
15
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Painting quality was excellent!  Came and did as they said.  Went out of their way to do a nice job.  I'm planning to have them back to finish a bedroom and change/fix one paint area (needed a different sheen of paint on a door in the kitchen); Jyjy has been very responsive.  Interior cleanup was good.  
Only issue was use of outside spigot to clean brushes (which I had authorized - not realizing the issues) - paint got over and into soil - quite thick in some places. I've since learned that should have gone down the drain - and had to clean up the soil (dug out the paint).
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+48

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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True Colors Interior Painting
4.6(
52
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Guys are friendly and very helpful. Wish the spray would have gotten in the cracks between the deck boards more evenly. Would also have liked to see more sanding to remove old paint drips. Other than that, the decks, steps, posts and railings look great."
interior paint job hayden
interior paint job hayden
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true colors
true colors

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for NEWCOMB PAINTING & SVCS LLC
NEWCOMB PAINTING & SVCS LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Newcomb Painting was excellent! He was fast and did a very good job! He painted an addition on our house and was able to color match very well. Would definitely recommend Newcomb Painting!"
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painting flow
4.7(
7
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

"It was a great experience, I was pleased with the time and price... Although for quality I needed to stand by and check frequently for the job to be completed as I wanted. I do have to say that I am a little picky when it comes to quality and I requested some doors to be repainted and it was done in a timely manner. I was pleased with overall job..."
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+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Peresypko LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend! Sergey responded to my request for a quote right away. He came out exactly when he said he would and was very reasonably priced. When it was time to paint, he arrived exactly on time again, and he used high quality paint. Super friendly, and I'll definitely call him for future jobs. He does all kinds of other jobs, and my next project with him will be some drywall repair."
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+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Outlook painting
4.3(
6
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Our interior/exterior painting service has been around since 1996 and our painters are trained on all of the latest techniques and technology. Alex Warr started Outlook Painting because he loves painting and working with people. His passion for painting has grown into a business where he continues to inspire his fellow workers to do the best job possible. We provide a satisfaction guarantee for all services provided.

priest lake cabin
spokane south
aspen home
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+4

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Santa, ID

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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