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Painter1 of Knoxville
5.0(
32
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Keith was punctual and professional. Detailed quote was given and after choosing Painter1,, a start date was set. Kyra and her crew David, Mike and Josh arrived to tackle project. After pressure washing, some scraping and minor repairs, the team painted outside of home and stained our deck. I would highly recommend this talented team. Kyra was lead on the crew and her vision to detail is unmatched. Overall Outstanding Experience!!"
Our Work
Our Work
FENCE
Our Work
Our Work

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Good Faith Painting Company, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The house looks beautiful! Evan was great. The painters were friendly, polite and professional Everything was left in spotless condition. It was a pleasure to deal with Good Faith Painting."
Exterior Paint and Stain
Kitchen View
Interior Paint and Stain
Front
Back

+138

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Painterpro
4.4(
29
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Simple. Stuck to quote. Started the day promised, arrived on time, finished on time, and cleaned up. Completion within days of first contact. AlI we had to do was pick the paint colors we wanted, and let them in :)"
new homes sevierville
new homes sevierville
interior job
Exterior new construction
Painting Cabinets tellico

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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LM Coatings
4.9(
108
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"LM Coatings showed up early and did outstanding work. They repaired our deck, power washed it, and did new stain. They also replaced and painted facia boards high on our house. Highly recommend."
Deck before & after
Deck
Deck
Deck
New deck

+59

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VPainting
5.0(
8
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vitaliy is prompt, reliable, and trustworthy. He has painted at our home and business countless times and we have always been completely satisfied. He is very neat and does a great job painting. We are very particular about painting and he never disappoints!"
Interior painting
This is tv shelf.
This is a stairwell
Ceiling and wall
Dining room

+16

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Victor's Team LLC
5.0(
40
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor's team is an incredibly excellent, professional and fast-working painting crew. Victor was really responsive in getting back to my initial request. The team members are highly skilled, kind and very quick at finishing the work. I am really happy with the results and highly recommend this painting crew."
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work

+25

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heritage Painting of Knoxville LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Heritage Painting of Knoxville LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Baby Room
Exterior Painting
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
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R.E.I.L. Painting
5.0(
5
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Harrison to paint every wall, ceiling, and all trim in our home in Farragut. He is a wonderful communicator in both scheduling the work, completing the work, and wrapping the project up. We absolutely love the outcome, he did an excellent job getting every detail perfect for us. We also appreciated his expertise and advise in what types of paint to use where throughout the house. We canâ t recommend him enough."
Master Bath
Master Bath
Master Bath
Master Bath
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PAPO PRO PAINTERS, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job! Super good guys that really care about their work being perfect! Super affordable too. Took 10 prices he beat them by a lot!! Did my drywall as well as paint interior walls, trim, and doors. They did it way quicker than I thought as well!"
Full house project
Full house project
Full house project
Full House-Outdoor
Full House-Outdoor

+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
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FAQs for painting projects in Knoxville, TN

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.

The Knoxville, TN homeowners’ guide to painting services

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