Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"Painting job was started on date promised. Team did an excellent job!"
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Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"I would hire Mr. Jimmy again! He was awesome and did a wonderful job on my porch."
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Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"I would with high confidence recommend Bayou Painting to anyone who is in need of any type of home renovation such as dry wall work, painting, roofing repair, fence building, and much much more. For years they have done work for us at our home, business and farm. Raul and Maria who own Bayou Painting are honest, trustworthy, hard working, meticulous, reliable and kind. Their crews are equally the same. You will without a doubt be pleased with the services they provide."
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Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"We highly recommend Glen Richard. He’s done repair and painting projects at our house several times and his professionalism, honesty, promptness, and prices are hard to find these days. You won’t go wrong with this guy."
Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Seamless Drywall and more very respectful and professional. They were extremely clean and organized. If you need great work in a timely manner I recommend these guys for any of your paint and drywall needs."
+22
Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"I had a great experience with this NRMS, LLC. They painted the exterior of my house, cleaned and sealed my roof, and remodeled my bathrooms. Everything came out beautiful and exceeded my expectations. The crew was professional, hardworking, and respectful of my home. They kept the work area clean and finished the job on time. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for quality work."
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Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"The workers were very professional and punctual, they did an excellent job on my repairs, I would most definitely use this company again."
+16
Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"Jonah was very professional and very polite. Cleaned up every day after they finished for the day. His crew was very friendly and hard working. We enjoyed the experience and would hire them again."
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Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"They do a phenomenal job. They take the initiative to take care of problems."
Serving Broussard, LA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Bayou Painters is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n
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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