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Riggins Painting
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Riggins Painting, we do things a little different. Many paint contractors see their customers like an invoice instead of a person. They treat your home or business like a 'job site' and are always in a rush to the next project. We don't see things that way. Our goal is to treat every customer with the respect and detail that we would want to be treated with. Instead of rushing through 'jobs' we see each project as an opportunity to make our clients happy.

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Graceland Minnie Mae

+9

Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Oliver Home Repair
4.9(
208
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Oliver Home Repair to paint four interior rooms. His crew did an excellent job of prepping and painting. The job was completed in a timely manner. His crew showed up every day on time as promised and did a good job of cleaning up afterwards."
Exterior paint and misc repairs
Exterior paint and misc repairs
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+97

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters® of Bartlett
4.7(
38
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything was pressure washed and examined before any work started. All of the wood repairs were done and then painting began. Two men were assigned to our job but on some days only one worked (Daniel, and he was EXCELLENT). We had a delay to our start date due to weather, and another weather delay in the middle of the job, but Daniel did a great job of keeping in touch and keeping me informed about when he would and would not be here and what he could and could not do each day. Trash and debris were cleaned up every day before they left, and when the job was complete there was no sign they'd been here other than a freshly repaired & painted house! Daniel did excellent work and made sure I was satisfied with everything done during each step of the process. Adam, the main contact at CertaPro and the one who did my estimate, is very friendly and professional. I enjoyed meeting him and discussing our project needs with him. He was very cooperative and helpful and made adjustments to our proposal as needed when I had questions or needed to make a change. Email response time was sometimes painfully slow, but overall the whole experience was straightforward and without complications. There was one small communication issue regarding our project start date (delayed because of weather but not communicated to me until 10pm the night before when I asked an unrelated question) but it was the only hiccup in the process and everything went smoothly after that. All work was done according to the estimate and our discussions and there were no surprises or extra charges along the way. I especially liked that I didn't have to pay them ANY money until the job was complete and I signed off on it. Our house and fence are now in great shape and look beautiful and I'm VERY pleased. I would hire them again and will recommend them to anyone I know who needs this type of work done."
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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MIDDLETON PAINTING LLC
4.9(
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Middleton did a great job repairing and painting the exterior of my house. They also repaired a few windows. The work was done about a week after the quote. The house looks great and they were wonderful to work with."
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+37

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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CAE Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"CAE Home Improvement recently installed and painted new interior doors in our home. The finished product is exceptional! The team was very respectful of our home and worked around our children when they were home. They worked consistently until the job was completed, and cleaned up at the end of each day's work. We will definitely use them for future projects."
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+85

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painter1 of Memphis
4.6(
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Serving Arlington, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Painter 1. From first contact to final payment the entire process was fantastic. Great communication, wonderful crew! Our exterior paint looks amazing and I would highly recommend!!"
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+109

Response time30 mins
Response rate98%
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Arlington, TN

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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