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PTL Painting and Design, LLC
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Serving Tefft, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I recently hired PTL Painting and Design LLC to paint cabinets for a client of mine. I couldn't be happier with the end results! You were professional, punctual, and paid great attention to all details. You were able to transform my clients kitchen with a fresh clean look that exceeded mine and my clients expectations. The quality of your work was outstanding. Project was completed on a timely manner. I highly recommend PTL Painting and Design LLC for anyone looking to update their entire home with a professional touch. Thank you for the excellent service!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Fritts Custom Finishing Co.
5.0(
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Serving Tefft, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Family Owned & Operated since 1997\nWe specialize in bringing a high quality finish to any space.\nFritts Custom can handle any job from residential to commercial. \nInterior and Exterior coatings

Response time3 hrs
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Bathtub Refinishing & More, LLC
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Serving Tefft, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great. I spoke with Tony for a home painting job. He was very polite, patient, professional and answered alllll my questions, as they arose, in a timely manner. 2 polite young men, Ardit and Ricardo, showed up on the date of the project on time and ready to work. They did a great paint job and the clean up afterwards ð ð was great and left nothing behind. Tip my hat to these guys, I would recommend them and I look forward to working with them for future projects."
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+18

Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Tefft, IN

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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