Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Customers say: Super punctual
"Austin went above and beyond! Wish I had more rooms to paint! Would highly recommend this reasonable, professional, kind, courteous painter!"
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Customers say: Quick response
"Our project is not completed yet, due to a delay in getting a floor installed. Dave and his son will be back to complete the job as soon as the flooring is in."
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1988
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Customers say: Quality work
"If you are looking for quality work and dependability then Paul Beck is the person for your project! The entire interior of our home was professionally painted by Paul. We recommend Accents Painting 100%."
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Platinum Painting & Restoration fixed the walls and painted the ceilings and walls for a very reasonable price. They did excellent work and I will continue to hire them for the rest of the house. I definitely recommend this company."
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"Not only did we find a great contractor but made new friends. I was very happy to find someone to get some repairs and painting done before winter. Very satisfied with the job. We will hire again for more repair and painting. Laura and Orlando were a delight to work with."
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Amazing work. Very professional. Great customer service and looks great!"
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Brad was very responsive to our needs and calls. The prep and clean up with amazing. It was definitely worth having it done professionally the first time. The cabinets look stunning. We would highly recommend having your cabinets painted by Five Star Painting. Thanks to all!"
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Will was quick with an estimate and quick with finishing the project. Looks great!"
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We have a large 2 building commercial retail/office complex 3 stories tall that we have been completely renovating the exterior on. They have been replacing siding, adding trim, airless painting etc… they can pretty much do what ever you need them to do. Great work, awesome people to work with. We plan on having them back once warmer weather returns."
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Paint EZ of Cedar Rapids is a locally/family/owner run and operated company with over 20 years industry experience. We promise you simplicity and the highest quality workmanship. We have the expertise and the experience to help you with the details, and the willingness to take care of it all from start to finish. We offer our services and are not only confident we can do the job and do it well, but with a guarantee that you will be personally satisfied with any work that we do for you, and with the way we do it: On time and within budget. Plus, with our two year full coverage warranty, that satisfaction is going to last a long time. With our expertise, we can tackle whatever work you might have for us. Whether it's vinyl or wood siding, metal finishing, brick, stucco, or concrete, or anything else. Give us a call today for a free estimate and experience the pro difference for yourself.
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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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