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*Army Vet Owned* Grady Jones Paint Contractors
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Jones and his crew did a great job on painting our home. They showed up on time, were professional and did an excellent job both inside and out. I would highly recommend them to anyone and will definitely be using them again in the future for any other paint jobs we may have."
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+19

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All-Pro Painting
4.5(
56
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I wouldn't use them again because - I mean, in the end they did a fine job but that's because at the end when they said they were done, I walked around with them and I pointed out things that weren't ... like there were some areas that they didn't caulk and then there was a place where I could tell there was only one coat and there should've been two.  So I felt kind of like ... I mean I really had to look everything over and I'd rather just have somebody who just does a straight up good job, you know?  I was thinking I'm not sure that I'm even like finding everything that somebody who really knows about painting and caulking would catch.  Not that it's really complicated, but still, because some of it was outside.  I was thinking, did you caulk above the windows or ... but where I saw that the caulk was left undone was easy for me to see and it was interior and everything. But I can't give a bad review because I can't say oh, something wasn't done because I don't know for sure.  I would've felt better if I had walked around and didn't have anything to say. "
Exterior Painting
Apex House
Cary House
Cary House
Apartments

+9

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Javier Ochoa Chacon Painting Services
4.9(
109
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Javier did a great job repairing and replacing over 200’ of deck boards and lattice and then brush painting/staining our large deck. Since we are home due to COVID-19 we were able to observe him throughout the project. Good communication, fair pricing, friendly and conscientious. We are very happy with the quality of his work and look forward to hiring him again to paint the exterior of our home."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Express Yourself Paint
4.5(
355
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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 Clayton, 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%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Uribe and Sons Painting and Repair
5.0(
23
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+9 more

Serving Clayton, 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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
JLP Custom Paint
4.9(
87
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"These guys were super nice, honest, reliable and hard-working. They showed up when they said they would and worked late every night till the job was done. I had a very small window where I could paint the interior of my house before furniture was delivered, and they made me feel like a #1 priority. Very clean and professional. Would recommend to anyone."
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+72

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
D'Colores Painting, Co.
4.5(
29
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+4 more

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Excellent job!!!! very professional, always on time. They did a very good job painting my building. For sure I will use them again and I will recommend them to any one, also a great price. Muchas gracias to Livio and Monica. Maria Elena"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Clayton, 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.

The Clayton, NC homeowners’ guide to painting services

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