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Mj lopez painting and cleaning service
4.9(
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional painting with a quick response time, attention to detail, and a fair price. Victor and Edwin painted my house to prepare for market and did a beautiful job. They walked through the house with me, gave a fair quote; and did the work the same day. Highly recommend. Top notch customer service and communication and superior quality work."
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L&G Exterior Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At L&G Exterior Solutions LLC, we make your property shine, literally. From sparkling windows to freshly painted walls, exterior cleaning and painting are not just what we do, they're what we excel at. Every member of our team is expertly trained to bring out the best in your home or business, ensuring every corner is spotless and every surface gleams with perfection.\n\n\n\nWhether it's restoring the brilliance of your windows, rejuvenating your siding with a fresh coat of paint, or washing away years of dirt and grime, we’re here to make your property look its absolute best. We let the light in, brighten your curb appeal, and help your space stand out for all the right reasons. Call or text us today for a FREE estimate!

Ceiling painting
Ceiling painting
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Total Care Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very fast and efficient took the time to protect my home and kept it clean the walls look amazing like a brand new home we made the right choice hiring this company and to top it off the wife was more then happy!!!!! Can't wait for them to come do the outside of our home this summer"
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+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Leon's Painting & Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leon, Shana, and Leon’s brother removed popcorn from the ceilings in several rooms and hallways and painted several rooms. They did an excellent job and the rooms looked great when they finished. I am hiring them to paint and remove popcorn from ceiling in two remaining rooms. They are very pleasant, hard-working, reasonably priced, and trustworthy. One couldn’t ask for more. I highly recommend them."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TM Painting
5.0(
4
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

"When I reached out to Tenzin, he was very responsive and showed up as promised to provide us a quote on the painting project.  His pricing was very competitive vs. others that we had asked for bid.  But most important to us was that Tenzin and his crew were available within the timeframe that we needed to have the project completed.

Our paint project took over a week to complete given the extensive nature of the work.  Not only did we have the entire interior and exterior repainted, but we had three wood doors resanded and revarnished.  In addition, we had bead board panels on our two garage doors that had warped.  Tenzin and his team ripped them off, resanded and repainted to doors.  These projects were not typical for a painting company to tackle and we were very appreciative that they did.

Overall, we could not have been more pleased with TM Painting. Not only was the quality of the work excellent, but their pricing was competitive and they were true to their word about what they would do.  

I would highly recommend TM Painting and would rehire them in a heartbeat!!!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Love Your Home
4.6(
7
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tom first of all pressure-washed my home's entire exterior, then he recommended a special sealant to use before the paint job on the shake siding of my house - it worked great - all the paint work was excellent and the job was done quickly and professionally - He also did a large interior room and I noticed that he used brand-new equipment to do the job, which also turned out excellent - Tom is a good resource to know about for painting"
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Dorfner's Painting - Painting A Barn

+2

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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JLP Unlimited LLC
4.5(
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Jared and Paula couldn’t have went any better and I love my new kitchen! They were on time, communicated daily even when I had a ton of questions choosing a color. I am so impressed with the quality and durability of my cabinets. They even painted my kitchen for free! I will definitely use them again in the near future!"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Watkins, MN

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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