Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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Warranties offered
"Awesome job!! Exterior front cedar staining and entire deck painted in one day. Very skilled professionals. We could not be happier!?"
Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
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Emergency services offered
"Job was performed quickly and effectively, he went above and beyond to make sure I used the proper paints and primers. Basment looks 1000 times better than it did!"
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"I had interior painting for my entire house done by MDS Painting. Mike is a great guy, did a fantastic job , very happy with his work.The best thing about mike is he is patient, listened to what I wanted since I changed my color choice for one of my rooms after he already painted it.If came out really good in the end and we just love it. I highly recommend Mike and MDS painting to everyone!"
Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"Walt and his crew were amazing. Walt was extremely responsive, showed up when he said he would. We were having our bricks, painted a new color and our siding and windows frames painted a different color. My husband was concerned about painting the bricks, but Walt assured us that the product he was using would last many years. Adam, who did the actual painting, had an amazing attention to detail. On our final walk-through, he noticed things we did not. I would highly recommend them. They finish the job when they said they would and we ended up with a beautiful looking house."
Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Small jobs welcome
"Pro Coat Painting did an amazing job! Ryan definitely has a talent for what he does. The painting he did for me turned out perfect!! Ryan is professional, fast and makes sure the job is perfect!! . I couldnâ t be more happy with pro coat painting and would definitely recommend them!!"
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
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Warranties offered
"I needed a quick turnaround wallpaper removal/new paint job for my mom?s room as I was in town for a short time. Five Star Painting got it done? a two-day, amazing transformation of her room! The FSP team moved the furniture away from the walls, taped all down airtight, and removed the old wallpaper and chair rail. They cleaned the *entire* work area so my mom was able to sleep in her own bed that night. Second day, they sanded down the dings, cracks, and imperfections in the walls, and had them freshly painted? in addition to the ceiling and closet ?by the end of the day! It looks like brand new drywall! They cleaned every speck of dust from their work area! The FSP team was always on time, worked fast, but also efficiently and professionally. I will definitely call FSP when my parents are ready to tackle the rest of the wallpaper in their other rooms. I highly recommend FSP for wallpaper removal and paint jobs. I would give them TEN stars if I could. Thank you, Five Star Painting team!"
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"A&G painting was very respectful, on time, and completed the job perfectly. I would recommend this company to anyone that needs their house inside/outside painted."
Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"We are beyond satisfied with the excellent painting job that Steve and his company did in our home. Steve was prompt to come and give us a reasonable estimate. He and his crew showed up exactly on time. The crew was very professional, and had a system to get the job done. Unbelievable the amount of work that was done in just three days. We had contracted to paint walls to open living room and foyer with stairs, dining room, kitchen with eating area, office, half bath, hallway, and master bathroom, upstairs two bedrooms, bathroom, and hallway. The whole house looks amazing. When the crew was finishing up, I asked Steve if they could sometime paint the master bedroom to look as nice as the rest of the house. He said they would stay over and paint it that day! I was so impressed that the crew stayed and made sure I was satisfied with everything. Before leaving, Steve walked through and examined their completed job. I highly recommend contracting with Bennetts Best for Less Paint."
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Small jobs welcome
"Bower Painting Plus was recommended to me by a good friend to tackle painting my living room (with three layers of a wallpaper border that needed removed) and painting my spare room. Every interaction with Alana was pleasant and professional. The estimate I received was accurate and she completed the job beautifully and timely. I cannot say enough good things about Alana, I will definitely recommend her to anyone looking for her services."
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"They repaired ceiling and wall and then painted. Quality and timely work We had 4 rooms done since the first was so good Plan to have fo additional projects in the future"
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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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