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Scorpion Painting
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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 Valdez, AK and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Customers say: True professional

"We had the pleasure of working with a hard working, family-owned painting company - a father daughter team who went above and beyond. They offered helpful advice on painting techniques in which colors would be look best on our back deck, and they even stained the porch and deck to help it with standard tough Alaskan winters. They treated our home with care, doing extra work around the house as if it were their own. Their dedication and attention to detail were impressive, and they felt more like family than contractors. We were genuinely sad to see them leave and highly recommend them for anyone looking for quality, trustworthy painters."
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Response time5 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Commercially Clean LLC
4.4(
205
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Valdez, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I actually used them on 24 August. Frank was very prompt arriving on time and did an excellent job. We also had our front room couch cleaned for additional cost that was very reasonable. This is the 2nd time we have used Commercially Clean and they did not disappoint.....EXCELLENT JOB! Our light beige carpet and 2-level heavy stairs..again look brand new... THANK YOU Frank & Commercially Clean!!"
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FAQs for painting projects in Valdez, AK

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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