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*Army Vet Owned* Grady Jones Paint Contractors
4.9(
137
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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 Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clee is very responsive, professional and friendly. The crew showed up on time and were professional while in our homes. Price was a little higher than other companies but we picked quality and professionalism over our budget. I was really hesitant on having the cabinets painted, they were an antique washed color which made the kitchen feel dark and we had the cabinets painted a white creamy color which brightened the kitchen and the paint job was so well done that you’d never think they were painted."
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+19

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Express Yourself Paint
4.5(
354
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was in need of immediate painting for a new office I was moving into. The Express team not only responded quickly to my request on Angi but came out the very next day to give me an estimate and then began the work within a couple of days! Painting was well done and my office respected—cleaned up as if they’d never been there. Highly recommend Express Yourself Paint."
Residential Exterior
Dining Room Interior
Deck
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+59

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Uribe and Sons Painting and Repair
5.0(
23
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+9 more

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Diego and his crew were fantastic. They arrived when he said they would and went to work. Very professional and reasonably priced. My master bath and kitchen look wonderful . I am very pleased with their work. I would recommended Uribe & Sons for uour painting projects."
Response time12 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ST PAINTING, LLC
5.0(
9
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roberto is the perfectionist that everyone should want to paint for them! He's careful and meticulous throughout the painting process - from spackling and sanding to getting the final details just right. He's painted several rooms for us, and has been wonderful about not just the painting but the drywall/ceiling repair that is sometimes needed before the painting can begin. Plus - he's very conscientious about cleaning up after work each day and at the end of the project. He's super easy to communicate with, responsive to text messages, and accommodating to special requests."
After
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Covering and sand
Ready for the first coat

+12

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KK Custom Painting
4.8(
37
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+2 more

Serving Zebulon, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"KK Custom Painting had been doing work for us for years. Theyâ  ve handled interior paint and drywall, exterior trim painting and repair and deck painting and stain. The work is always perfect. When the work is done the house is as neat as when they started. I trust them without any hesitation to work on my home."
Response time1 day
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Zebulon, NC

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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