Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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"Couldn’t of ask for any better. They did a great job explaining the pro and cons of staining or painting my deck. No pressure sales, job was done fast and without any issues. Great price and great service. Highly recommend."
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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"Groovey Hues did a great job. They painted my living room and kitchen at a fair price, plus most importantly, I didn’t have to do it myself. There was also a little paint leftover and they painted my dog house as a throw in."
+35
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1988
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Small jobs welcome
"Very accommodating with my changing of paint colors. Quick and professional."
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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"Best of the best. Lance goes above and beyond just painting. He helped hang a large picture in a high place, change light bulbs above stairs. Just a great guy. Your missing out if you don't hire him for your next paint project"
+5
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
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"David and the crew have met and exceeded our expectations. They were timely, cleanly and had great attention to detail. They will be first call for our painting needs in the future."
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"Joe, the owner-operator, got our job done in short order and to our complete satisfaction. He did an awesome job prepping, priming and repainting our exterior steel railings and fencing that had been damaged the year before by a shoddy contractor. We couldn't have asked for a better outcome or a more cooperative painting contractor."
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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"Recently had SPC paint our main entry hallway, dining room and kitchen including cabinets and all trim work as well as the doors. We were incredibly impressed with their professionalism and quality of work. The crew was punctual, meticulous, and clearly took pride in their craft, ensuring every detail was perfect. They were also very respectful of our property, keeping the work areas clean throughout the project. We are thrilled with the fresh look of our house and would highly recommend SPC to anyone seeking a top-notch painting service. To everyone at SPC - Thank you very much for the beautiful paint job."
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"Amazing work painting two bathrooms for me. Super professional, and the results look fresh and clean. Definitely recommend his services."
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
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"After reading all the great reviews, we called Certapro Painters to give us an estimate and, in fact, had them do the job. We felt the price they gave us was fair and competitive. We had some repairs to the home and the entire exterior of our house painted. We were extremely pleased with the quality of the work. Everything was done as promised. We were surprised to find out that they could do the repairs to the house prior to the painting. We were very pleased with the coordination between the carpentry work and the painting. Certapro turned what I thought would be a very difficult situation into something very simple. We plan on painting the complete interior of our home in the future and wouldn't have anybody other than Certapro do the work! Again, comforting to know that if we need carpentry work done prior to the painting of the interior, they will coordinate it with their painters. Just a great company top to bottom with a great bunch of people. Wouldn't have anybody else do our painting or repairs. We highly recommend them."
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
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Customers say: True professional
"Andy was very easy to work with. Provided an accurate estimate for our project. The cold weather was not cooperating but they were committed and easily made our deadline. Crew showed up, did nice work and completed the job as promised. Hope to contact him in the future for a bathroom remodel."
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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