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Precise Painting & Wallcovering
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Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For all your interior and exterior painting needs, rely on Precise Painting and Wall-covering. We work for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. We provide only quality and dependable services because you deserve nothing less.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crescent Hill Painting
5.0(
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Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hired Matt to repair and paint a water stained ceiling and figured I would paint the entire room as well. Matt did a fantastic job on both.and had great recommendations along the way. I would highly recommend."
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland,
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland,
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland, NY
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland, NY
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland, NY

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
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Javier Ruiz Hardwood Flooring and Painting
4.9(
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Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier and his team did a great job on our floors - so good, we had him come back and paint! Very thorough, totally revived our very scuffed and scratched floors. Did drywall repairs before paining; everything looks brand new!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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WARD HOME & COLOR CONCEPTS, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, drywall services, cabinet painting, staining, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! \n

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+38

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Brothers Construction
4.7(
181
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Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Urgent painting service, our house needed old doors and drywall repainted. I recently hired SwiftHand Painting Team for a painting job and I'm glad I did. Their attention to detail was impeccable and they made sure my house's doors and drywall were painted very well. They completed the job on time and I am very happy with the results. I would highly recommend them for any painting service; You will not be disappointed!"
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Walden, NY

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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