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WARD HOME & COLOR CONCEPTS, LLC
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Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, drywall services, cabinet painting, staining, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! \n

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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Big Mike's Painting, Inc.
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Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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Small jobs welcome

"I recently hired Big Mike’s Painting for an interior painting job, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, thorough, and clearly passionate about their work. They paid close attention to detail, made sure everything was done neatly, and showed great enthusiasm throughout the entire project. I highly recommend Big Mike’s Painting to anyone looking for quality workmanship and a positive experience!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Mil's Painting & Construction
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Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Small jobs welcome

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"I would highly recommend Mil's Painting and Construction. They were very professional and efficient both in communication and execution of the dry wall repair project in my home. I had areas of dry wall (in 2 separate rooms, each with different paint colors) cut out due to water damage/mold and replaced. They showed up on time, were flexible with my schedule and respectful of my home. The walls look beautiful again, good as new and the pricing was not only fair but less than I expected to pay/what other companies quoted. Definitely hire him!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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CROSS COUNTRY PAINTING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT
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Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"Country Painting just completed a major painting and restoration job at my house. They did over and above my expectations. After the job was completed, they returned all items to their original locations and did a thorough cleanup of the premises. My wife and I could not be more pleased with the services rendered."
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FAQs for painting projects in Valley Cottage, NY

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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