Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 1988
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Warranties offered
"Jamie provided a quick estimate and was able to start working the following week. He was timely each day and he did a great job with the paint. I would hire again."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
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Warranties offered
"I had Buckey House Painting paint my shutters, front door and porch posts this past week from obtaining a quote to the finished project things went very easy. The men who came to paint were friendly, polite and professional. The foreman reviewed the project with me prior to painting. My porch and lawn were left clean. I highly recommend this company. I will use the for my next painting project."
+6
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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Warranties offered
"Very friendly, hard working guys. Painting was completed to my satisfaction. Will hire again. Work was completed in one day. They did a great job protecting the furniture, floor, etc. Clean up was great. When they left, we couldn't tell they had been here, except for the new paint."
+33
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"Great. The team was very responsive and did a quick and beautiful job. We had two offices painted and they look amazing. They went above and beyond and were pleasant to work with. I would definitely hire them again."
+47
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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"Very well! The painters were on time and prepared the rooms to be painted efficiently. The quality of the results were excellent-I was very pleased and will be scheduling for additional painting to be done this Summer by the Dither painting company"
+82
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
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"Sebastian and his excellent crew did great quality work, were courteous and punctual. When they worked here several weeks ago the temperature was brutally hot. I was in awe of the stamina and work ethic they displayed while painting. I highly recommend Custom Pain Jobs for any of your painting needs!"
+36
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
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Warranties offered
"This is our second time working with Fresh Touch and we could not be more pleased with the work. This time we had the exterior of the house painted. From beginning to end the service was first class. Very thorough at explaining our options and offered great suggestions. The entire house was power washed and painted in three days. They even took down the gutters and painted them to match the trim, front door and garage. Great attention to detail and great work once again. All this at a very reasonable price. Thanks!"
+36
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Warranties offered
"The project manager and paint crew did a great job in our project. We had our home and detached shop/garage painted and our deck stained and it took them three days to complete the job. Once our new roof is installed we will have this company come and touch up needed areas."
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1998
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Emergency services offered
"This company did exterior paint/stain in white on our small deck & very long privacy fence (28 8 ft. sections); both sides. They did power wash it first, then applied 2 coats of exterior paint. We also hired them to paint/stain our rental's decks in back & front; both in black. This very efficient team did an outstanding job. Looks great!!!"
+152
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Good communication and attention to detail in the trim painting process."
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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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