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Pigment Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+5 more

Serving Shannon, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"Pigment Painting is a trustworthy and dependable company. They work hard and efficiently. They do an excellent job! We have used their services 3 different times now and have been more than pleased each time."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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T & H Handyman Services
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Shannon, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason did an amazing job painting my entire house! It looks absolutely incredible. He got the exact colors I wanted for every room, paid great attention to detail, and didn?t get a single drop of paint on my floors. He was professional, did an excellent job, and I couldn?t be happier with how everything turned out. I would definitely hire him again and will be recommending him to everyone I know. I highly recommend Jason for any painting job! ?????"
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Magnum Construction
4.6(
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Metal Roofing - PaintMetal Roofing - Paint- For Business

Serving Shannon, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These people were hired to replace my roof and do inside sheetrock repair and painting. They sent two four man crews, one for the roof and one for the sheetrock and painting with work performed on the same days making the disruption short and efficient. All work was performed with respect and care and the results were very professional. So professional I hired them to paint my outside trim, gutters and garage. If you want a company that comes to get the job done and not waste time, think of them. The quality of all the work was excellent and the disruption for work was short with two crews working."
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Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Shannon, AL

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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