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W. R. painting
5.0(
15
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsMetal Roofing - PaintExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+18 more

Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend W.R. Painting! We hired them to paint our Shed, and our Decks, as well to replace some rotten wood on our Shed. Their attention to detail was terrific. Customer service was excellent, and their workmanship was top notch. They were a little pricey, but well worth the dollars spent. Thank you, W.R. Painting for a job well done!"
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+4

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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USA Paint Master LLC
5.0(
26
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I can never say enough good things about Aziz and his crew from USA Paint Master LLC. My walls had not been painted for a long time, and with cats roaming around the house, you can imagine what some of the walls looked like. Well, they look brand new now. This crew knows what they are doing from preparing the walls to painting the walls, to cleaning up after themselves, to putting the furniture back. They are extremely hard workers taking only one break from 9 am to 8 pm. If I ever want painting done at my house again, I will call Aziz not only for the efficiency of his crew, but also because he is such a kind, caring man, such a gentleman."
at work
interior & exterior
exterior
fence
interior & exterior

+26

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Chip Painting
5.0(
14
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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 Erlanger, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Blue Chip Painting did an awesome job on our exterior painting for the trim and gutters. Also power washed and stained our deck and fence. The excessive heat caused some minor issues on the decking and Ralph sent his team over immediately to fix the areas. Ralph is so professional and courteous."
Interior Painting Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Interior Painting Project

+14

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Erlanger, KY

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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