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Kolors by Kara LLC
5.0(
108
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Serving Shelbyville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kara and Kevin did a great job. They arrived on time and laid out a plan in advance of completion. Each day, our home was left in very good order. They painted my kitchen cabinets and they are just beautiful. They also brought suggestions that we had not thought about. Great experience, beautifully painted interior."
Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Painting The Town
4.9(
155
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Serving Shelbyville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went unbelievably well, and thanks, Skip and Robin! Because of the extensive damage the prior tenants inflicted - I can't come up with a better word - on the walls, doors, trim, ... everywhere! All 1400 square feet of this house needed to be repaired and painted. The job started promptly, was finished promptly, and Skip and Robin have a lot of expertise and are super easy to work with. The final job looked wonderful - so good in fact, that my realtor asked me who did the painting! Not only would I use them again, I have already done so."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J & S Painting LLC
4.8(
44
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Serving Shelbyville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I loved working with J&S Painting. They are nice, efficient, communicative, and overall great workers. They made painting the interior of our entire home easy, and even patched holes we had in the drywall, which was huge for us. They did an amazing job with paint work, trim, and ceilings. Thank you all so much!"
Painting the ceilings
Sun room painting!
During
Sun room painting!
During

+211

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Barlow Painting
5.0(
16
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Serving Shelbyville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sawyer was hired to paint my entire basement consisting of 2 large rooms and a closet. He gave me an estimate the very next day, on a Friday, I called on Saturday to accept it and we were scheduled for Wednesday @ 9:00, They arrived at 9:00 and started painting. They primed the new drywall and painted the entire basement. There was no mess and everything was cleaned up when they finished. It was an excellent job, and Sawyer and crew were very friendly and polite. There is no doubt in my mind that my next painting job will be with Barlow Painters. I highly recommend them for any painting job that you may have!"
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+11

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision paint and powerwash L.L.C.
5.0(
11
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Serving Shelbyville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At precision paint and powerwash we pride ourselves on being the best painting company in the area.\n\nWe've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing.

Deck staining
Deck staining
Drenched room
Drenched room
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Papas Painting and Construction
4.9(
12
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Serving Shelbyville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were here early. The job was completed in less than 2 hours. They cleaned up after themselves. The price was fair. I'm satisfied with the job. The people were friendly."
Painted entire home
Painted exterior of home
Exterior painting
Privacy fence build
Privacy fence build

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
198 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Shelbyville, KY

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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