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"Our painting project went flawlessly! Josue Cervantes is an expert! His work is meticulous! Our bedrooms look brand new!"
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Serving Manhattan, MT and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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"Excellent work, Hope available for work when ready to paint interior."
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"KCB has done several jobs for us, from painting the outside of our house and trim, a small bathroom remodel, to a huge remodel including tearing out walls and plumbing. Their craftsmanship, integrity, and work ethic are outstanding. Their price is fair and reasonable, AND they are nice, honest people."
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Serving Manhattan, MT and surrounding areas
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"Great builder, can do it all. Made a very non-standard and complicated construction project look amazing."
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"Corey of Mile High Painting does amazing work. Corey is a perfectionist and will make sure each and every job is exactly what the customer is asking for. He’s quick, professional and trusting!!!!"
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"In the years I have known Paul Manning, his dedication and hard work has really proven to be outstanding. Now, his business is evolving based the amazing work he and his team perform. When he has painted for me, I am always impressed with his knowledge and understanding in his trade. I highly recommend the professionals at Home Town Paint for your next home or business painting project."
Serving Manhattan, MT and surrounding areas
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"We’ve hired Craig for several of our custom home projects. His experience and skills are well rounded with painting, staining, epoxy floors, etc. Craig consistently meets the mark we strive for, and the timeline we need to work within. He works well with our other subcontractors, and keeps a tidy job site. We will gladly continue to use and recommend Grand Painting."
Serving Manhattan, MT and surrounding areas
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"Eric was very personable and professional. He had to work around the rain this spring, but started painting as soon as it quit raining and was warm enough. We are very leased with the results."
Serving Manhattan, MT and surrounding areas
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"Exceptional performance at reasonable price. Honest, reliable, professional. I highly recommend Dakota Farley."
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"Fixing another person’s mess is never as easy, but they did a great job sanding, touching up and repainting all while keeping the mess down. They were flexible with our schedule and worked long hours to get it done in a short period of time."
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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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