Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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Emergency services offered
"They were very responsive and timely. The job was nicely done and they cleaned up after themselves, no paint stains anywhere"
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Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Needed some drywall repair and spit painting done. Repairs were seamless and they matched paint perfectly."
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Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 1988
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Credit card accepted
Carnival Custom Painting is celebrating our 30th successful season of custom painting, protecting and maintaining the quality of residential homes throughout Texas. With over 40,400 homes painted, we specialize in cosmetic updating, interior and exterior painting, by offering our customers quality service and value, professional supervision, uniformed painters, written warranty and satisfaction guaranteed.
Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1988
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Warranties offered
"Excellent work on painting the downstairs from dark grey to cream. They also redid some dry wall repairs where in home intercoms had been."
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Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Mr. Lopez is my go-to person for all painting and wood construction work. I have hired him for 5+ jobs in the past 10 years. For this latest work, he repainted a 4-bedroom 2-bathroom house (walls only), repainted the exterior house including shutters, trim and door, repaired rotted fascia board on the garage, and rebuilt a wood deck and stained it. What I love about Lopez Painting is his consistency: (1) immediate, fair written estimates (2) ability to schedule the job quickly (3) work gets done thoroughly as it seems he concentrates on one job at a time (4) no subs (5) extremely hard working, works more than a full day (6) cleans up."
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Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2011
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Emergency services offered
"My exterior home painting was excellent. This family owned company exceeded my expectations!!! All brothers and their father did this project in the time frame promised and very professionalThey are friendly and on time every day. I was very comfortable, would recommend them to everyone who needs home painting services."
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Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Warranties offered
"We hit a home run with this selection for a painter. The process of getting a bid was simple, Eddie Torres the owner gave us some great guidance on color choices and options we could consider. The crew that actually did the painting was on time, courteous, friendly and responsive to every request. They did a good job of keeping the house clean while they worked and cleaned up after themselves each day and then again at the end. We have every wall, a couple of ceilings, three vanities and some trim touch-up done in a four-story, four bedroom house with about 3,400 square feet and they were done in less than five days, well ahead of the schedule we expected. I could keep going on but suffice it to say they were outstanding and we will use then again when needed. I highly recommend Eddie and his team."
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Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The team was great and kept it tidy and well done. Utilized latex and oil based paints based on the best result desired. Did walls, cabinets the ceiling and doors. Their ability to float walls and ceilings were A+. Likely will hire them again."
Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Best painters I’ve ever used, they are fast and high quality finishes."
Serving The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We had our kitchen cabinets painted. Beautiful job! We are very pleased."
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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