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Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Worked with Makayla to get an estimate - the entire process was extremely professional and detailed! I did not end up going through with the drywall and painting project due to personal reasons not related to this group. I would highly recommend this team as I have seen the work they have done for some of my relatives!"
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Painter1 of Cincinnati
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Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"They were fantastic! Arrived on time; cleaned up afterwards. Put everything back as they found it. Very quiet and respectful (I work from home). The finished product was excellent!!!"
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Paradise Painting, LLC
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Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Max and his crew came in and painted our whole condo, ceilings, doors walls and trim. Did an excellent job and got it completed in less than half the time that others quoted. I would definitely hire them again, and I highly recommend them."
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GM Painting LLC
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Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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GM Painting has been dedicated to offer painting services throughout Northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati area since 2017. Our goal is to always render dependable residential or commercial to house owners, renters and business owners that have trusted us to take care of their painting projects start to finish. We are knowledgeable in exceeding all of the interior painting and exterior painting. Contact us at (859)-640-9101

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Blue Chip Painting
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Serving Newport, KY and surrounding areas

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"Everything was great! Ralph did an excellent job painting my walls & ceiling. They look all refreshed. He was very neat & clean during the process making sure there was no paint on anything that it wasn’t supposed to be. Very courteous & job was completed in a timely manner. Would recommend!"
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Response rate90%
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FAQs for painting projects in Newport, KY

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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