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Pigment Painting
4.1(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+5 more

Serving Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pigment Painting is a trustworthy and dependable company. They work hard and efficiently. They do an excellent job! We have used their services 3 different times now and have been more than pleased each time."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
CertaPro Painters of Greystone
4.4(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came to my house and gave me a very reasonable estimate for painting my front porch. The crew came out and did the work quickly and professionally. All personnel were well mannered and friendly. I recommend them for anyone needing painting - large or small."
Interior
Interior
Inverness Exterior
Inverness Exterior
Inverness Exterior - After

+6

Response time9 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Color World Housepainting of Birmingham
5.0(
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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 Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After having had a terrible experience with another painter, we decided to contact Color World through Angi. From our initial contact, we were very pleased with the promptness and professionalism of Gary Sheffer and his company. They did our job exactly as requested at a very reasonable price. Gary’s crew was polite, efficient and easy to work with. Best of all, they completed the job in only three days. We could not be happier with Color World Painting. Highly recommend!"
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+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Smitty's Painting, LLC
4.5(
2
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+3 more

Serving Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Despite the language barrier with the painters who did most of the work, I was satisfied with the interior and exterior painting. They didn't do a great job with final cleanup."
Faux finish cabinets
Faux finish cabinets
Faux finish cabinets
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hammer & Saw
5.0(
6
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+15 more

Serving Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

Hammer and Saw is a custom residential remodeling firm serving the greater Birmingham area, focused on thoughtfully designed renovations that balance architecture, function, and craftsmanship. For nearly a decade, our team has worked alongside homeowners, designers, and architects to execute projects where details matter and process is paramount. With decades of collective experience in the construction industry, we’ve built this company around a simple principle: exceptional results come from disciplined planning, skilled execution, and clear communication.\n\nAs fully licensed Alabama homebuilders, we specialize in:\n\n-Architect-driven home additions\n-High-end kitchen renovations\n-Custom bathroom design and build-outs\n-Basement transformations and structural reconfigurations\n\nOur projects are approached as bespoke builds, not templates. Every space is carefully planned, coordinated, and executed with an emphasis on precision, material integrity, and long-term performance.

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FAQs for painting projects in Gardendale, AL

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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