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Straight Edge Painting Pros
5.0(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wes and the crew at Straight Edge Painting Pros were outstanding. Wes quickly returned my calls, gave a very reasonable quote, and the crew did an outstanding job repairing damaged wood and staining the house. In addition we had new wood garage doors installed after the house was stained and the Straight Edge team came back right after installation to stain these doors as part of the original estimate. We are very satisfied and would strongly recommend Straight Edge Painting Pros to anyone looking for house painters."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R&A Painting Company
5.0(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodrigo and his team completely transformed my kitchen. They painted my wooden stained cabinets, walls, trim and ceiling. The cabinets look like new! They are expert painters and pay close attention to detail. I would hire them again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone in need of their services!"
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+144

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting
4.5(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"5 Star Painting is an excellent company. They did a really fantastic job. Great communication with the owner. The entire process was managed, executed and wrapped up perfectly. I'm going to call them again."
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Five Star Painting

+11

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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SCS Painting Company
5.0(
123
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Absolutely wonderful experience. The painter was on time, professional, courteous, worked quickly, polite and did an amazing job. He cleaned the areas to be painted, painted them and left everything clean and in order. I highly recommend them."
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+56

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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One Pro Painting
4.9(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

One Pro Painting, provides the highest quality painting at an affordable price. We specialize in water proof exterior painting. Customer satisfaction is our number 1 priority.

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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Legacy Pro Painting
5.0(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew always does a great job. Hired many times over multiple years. They always know the correct special paint to use for long lasting results. Very happy with the results. Crew is always courteous and willing to go the extra distance for complete satisfaction."
Drywall Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Drywall Project
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Painting - Exterior Project

+27

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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SouthEnd Painting Contractors, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We worked with SouthEnd Painting for a couple projects already and have them on speed dial for the next one. The first project was fairly small, a couple kids bedroom. The other one was larger, involving high ceilings and walls in living area. In both cases the painting crew was just perfect for the work at hand."
Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Great Value Painters
4.7(
66
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were extremely impressed with the crew that painted the interior of our house including the kitchen cabinets. They did an outstanding job and were very reasonably priced. I would use them again in a heartbeat."
Interior Painting and Kitchen cabinets
Great Value Painters
Great Value Painters
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Great Value Painters

+60

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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FAQs for painting projects in Stanley, 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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