Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Nick did an excellent job staining and sealing my wooden fence. He was quick, efficient, and the finished work looks great. his work saved me a ton of time and hassle, and everything was done professionally from start to finish. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for fence staining or sealing."
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Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
"i have called on rob multiple times for many different projects...he has always been honest, polite, fair in his pricing, and dependable both for getting the job done and for making sure it was done in the way i wanted it done during the process...i HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very professional and excellent work. They were available afterwards coming in contact with a bad general huandy man. Bobby is a hard worker ensuring the customer is satisfied"
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Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
Approved
My name is jarred brownlee my partner is nick Washam. We are just a couple guys who are trying to build our own business. We always work hard and have gathered a bunch of skills in our 30 years. We will always be kind and respectful. I hope you can give our little company a chance.
Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Hudson painting is a true professional. Nathan is a veteran who learned his craft working for his father as a young man. After his return from serving his country he picked up his craft once again. A job well done from start to finish. You can count on his word and starting a job on time thru completion. Five Star Job"
+61
Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Completed project on time and project turned out great. I am very pleased and highly recommend this company."
+17
Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Viking Cleaning Solutions has done amazing work for my company. They are always well prepared, prompt, and wonderful to work with your schedule. I couldn’t recommend them enough."
Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very professional and reasonably priced. I have already hired him for more projects. Highly recommend."
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Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
"Nathan is a very talented contractor; he is very capable of doing other things as well- texturing, painted art work and I have bought art paintings from him as well, I have known him for 10 years. I would highly recommend this company."
Serving Scotland, AR and surrounding areas
In business since 1993
Free estimates
"It was good. I called them in the morning and they came later that day. They did a good job. They were professional and clean."
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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