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Precise Painting & Wallcovering
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Serving Harriman, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For all your interior and exterior painting needs, rely on Precise Painting and Wall-covering. We work for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. We provide only quality and dependable services because you deserve nothing less.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WARD HOME & COLOR CONCEPTS, LLC
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Serving Harriman, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Customers say: True professional

We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, drywall services, cabinet painting, staining, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! \n

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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Pro Painting Plus
4.7(
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Serving Harriman, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bobby and his crew were a pleasure to work with. Put the final touches on the home. Exceptional painting for exterior and interior. Was finished in the time frame he gave us."
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Finished
common room
Entryway
Upstairs

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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Nice Guys Painting NY LLC
4.6(
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Serving Harriman, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Isaac is a master class painting professional. He is quick, thorough, and honest. The painting work was very skillful with great attention to detail. The clean up work at the end of each painting session was very thorough. We love the results and we are very happy with the reasonable price we were charged."
Entrance and Living room
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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Harriman, NY

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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