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*Army Vet Owned* Grady Jones Paint Contractors
4.9(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Over the course of the last year Grady Jones Paint has worked for me on (3) different occasions to repaint our home interior. The scope of work included scraping the popcorn ceilings, flattening them and then repainting them; repainting all of the walls; painting our cabinetry; and, finally, staining the exposed woodwork on our deck. Clee was very responsive and visited the project every time his workers were on site. Tim and Eddie made up the crew who did the work. They were amicable, professional, courteous and did a GREAT job. I plan to use Grady Jones Paint for any future work and recommend them to anyone in need of a paint contractor."
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+19

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Uribe and Sons Painting and Repair
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+9 more

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Diego and his crew were fantastic. They arrived when he said they would and went to work. Very professional and reasonably priced. My master bath and kitchen look wonderful . I am very pleased with their work. I would recommended Uribe & Sons for uour painting projects."
Response time12 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
JLP Custom Paint
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"This is my first home purchase and JLP Custom Paint made my home look and feel like brand new. Excellent quality and great customer service. Jeff and his team are world class! I will be contacting JLP again when I have painting needs. Wouldn't choose anyone else. Great work Jeff - thank you!"
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+72

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Painting & Coating
5.0(
11
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I could not believe my eyes when I saw the finished painting of the kitchen and vanity cabinets. Rodriguez and Elizabeth were friendly, professional, and their work was exceptional."
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Interior paint job
Interior Painting Project
Painting - Interior Project
This is what it looks like with all finish coatings and stain.

+75

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wiley's Painting Plus
4.9(
16
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I love my freshly painted kitchen cabinets, bedroom and drop zone cubby. Jay and Gary are top notch professionals. Communication was great from start to finish. Very fair price, showed up as planned and was respectful of our home and our schedule. I have future painting in mind and will definitely use Whiley's Painting again."
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board replacement
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+42

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Smithfield, NC

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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