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Scorpion Painting
5.0(
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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

"House looks great, nicely covered and trim clean and neat. Painted our large three level house in four days. The deck staining was executed really well , however we wanted the same stain that we had on it color wise and it came out much darker when completed. We miss the warm cedar tones. That was the only negative thing. The stain on the front door was very nice and the color was perfect. And the clean up was well done. I would hire them again."
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Response time5 days
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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EnvyUs Paint
5.0(
8
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Serving Valdez, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"This project of painting the interior of the garage went very smooth and it was done in a timely manner with outstanding results with a very reasonable price. Thanks for a great job"
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+38

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bull Moose Drywall
5.0(
2
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Serving Valdez, AK and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is a very pleasant man, He came in and set his equipment up. He set to work and he works several hours a day to finish the job. He made the place very pleasant for everybody to comes in. The work he did was excellent."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Alaska Painting Plus
4.0(
1
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Serving Valdez, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. They were quick and cleaned up after the job. I am really impressed with how they did it. They completely cleaned up after, they vacuumed before they left. They were courteous ? They did a great job. They were quick and cleaned up after the job. I am really impressed with how they did it. They completely cleaned up after, they vacuumed before they left. They were courteous They did a great job. They were quick and cleaned up after the job. I am really impressed with how they did it. They completely cleaned up after, they vacuumed before they left. They were courteous"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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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