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Superb Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We hired Superb Painting to fix up the exterior of our house. They replaced rotten siding and trim, scraped peeling paint, and then re painted our house and trim. We worked with Tim and were impressed with how easy he was to get ahold of when needed. He came out twice (once about halfway through the job as well as on the last day of work) to walk around with us to make sure we were happy with everything. All of the workers were friendly and professional. We are very happy with the finished product! We had multiple neighbors comment that they were doing a great job and that they took down their information in case they needed siding/painting work done in the future."
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+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AW Painting
5.0(
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Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Five Star Service - Very Professional - Great Painting Job - Complete Painting Transformation Of All Rooms - Reasonably Price. ?????"
Interior Painting
Cabinets transformation
Living room before painting
Interior Painting
Cabinets transformation

+86

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Timmons Painting Plus, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These painters are ever more impressive and detailed than I ever imagined someone would be. We had multiple people come look at our house to be painted and Randy and Chris immediately stood out to us with their knowledge and understanding of what we wanted. And I never felt like we were being sold or pressured into anything. Highly recommend them!"
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+17

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PR7 Contracting
4.9(
13
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Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PR7 did an excellent job painting our home interior. They were able to meet our timeline for moving into our new home. They were very professional in all interactions and were respectful of our home. We feel the price was very reasonable."
Stained railings
Omaha Nebraska
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Spendle
Cabinets

+22

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Absolute Finishings
5.0(
16
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Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolute Finishing was professional. They removed an old stove top and an oven built into the cupboards and left space for a new range. They were always friendly with explanations and went beyond expectations when unexpected problems with the project came up. I recommend them highly."
Bathroom
Office Window
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
Master Bedroom

+27

31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stile Construction Services
4.1(
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Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Ray replaced some bad siding in various places, installed a new door/trim, added a gutter and ended up replacing windows for us. Sometimes weather and available workers were challenging, but he always kept me informed and was very pleasant to work with. Satisfied with the work and so far no issues-"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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RW Paints
5.0(
9
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Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Clark was clean, hard working and a pleasure to have at our house. He did a great job painting and was willing to take on any task we asked of him on our large project."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JHW PAINTING SERVICES LLC
4.9(
11
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Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t praise Julian’s work enough. I was very pleased and look forward to having him back in the near future. He was prompt, persistent and proficient with an eye for detail, while focusing on the job at hand. Watching the care he took in his painting, including removing old paint coatings, applying various finishes, including primer, sealer and two coats of high quality paints, he also took the time to obtain the desired color needed. Along with all this, his pricing was more than fair for a job well done. Also, something you don’t experience everyday is, he wouldn’t accept my check until I approved all his work. In closing, I sound like an advertisement, but I’m trying to make the point of how pleased I was with his work. Thanks again Julian. See you again soon for some interior painting I need done."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Fort Calhoun, NE

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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