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Northstar Painting & Blasting, LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+5 more

Serving Sawyer, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Northstar Painting did such a great job in our kitchen! They were fast, precise and CLEAN! They transformed our walls from wallpaper-removal-gone-bad to Pottery Barn-inspired in less than a week. Luke was so accommodating and helpful. And the price was absolutely right!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EcoBlast Green, LLC
4.9(
7
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Exterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint RemovalInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Sawyer, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We loved working with EcoBlast! They painted our exposed basement ceiling matte black. Mike was really easy to communicate with; he replied quickly and worked with our scheduling needs. Cody and the other gentleman who came to do the work prepped the space well, were thorough in their work, and were polite and curteous. The next day we discovered a tricky duct that didn’t take the paint well on the joints and they responded quickly to come and do a repair. Our ceiling looks fantastic; we are very pleased with the work."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frostbite Furniture, LLC
4.9(
24
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Sawyer, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I looked forever for someone to do in-lay work on a piece my great great grandfather and built in Norway and brought with him to America. It was severely water damaged. Frostbite furniture are artists I am in awe of their work! I will be using them again!"
Over 100 year old Rocking Chair
Fun rocking chairs for a porch
After of hutch for a customer
Refinishing a table
Refinishing doors

+9

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ecolecua
4.5(
8
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Sawyer, MN and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Ecolecuá offers a unique collaborative approach with her clients. On our project, she struck the perfect balance; she listened to our ideas and feedback but very much maintained her role as the creative expert, making us feel comfortable the entire time. I would absolutely recommend Ecolecuá with no hesitation. With all she has done, she is going to find the right approach for just about any client. Aileen Dominguez Dentist, Boston, Massachusetts"
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FAQs for painting projects in Sawyer, MN

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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