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Top-Rated Painters in Yelm - Updated Nov 2026

Bruce W. Nichols Painting
5.0(
23
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+8 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He's a perfectionist. He uses high-quality paints and brushes. There weren't any drips, and everything was thoroughly covered. We applied two coats, which we were very happy with. I received referrals from two other people at our church. He had painted the inside of our church, and another person I knew had him paint the outside of their home; both were very pleased with his work. He always says, and he said the same thing when he finished the inside of my house, 'If you have any problems, call me and I'll come and make it right.' He offers a really good guarantee on his high-quality work."
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+27

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Your Painting Expert
5.0(
14
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+1 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Your Painting Expert for an interior painting project, The crew was professional and on time every morning. They took the time prep the walls properly ensuring a smooth and flawless finish. Vadim suggested we use high quality paint to ensure an excellent finish and longevity. His advice was spot on. My home looks fresh, bright, and beautiful updated. I highly recommend Your Painting Expert for any interior painting needs"
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+15

Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
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Quality Choice Painting, LLC
5.0(
14
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+1 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quality Choice Painting is my new go-to for painting. Yanci quoted me $2000 plus tax for the company to pressure wash, supply quality paint, and paint two sides of my 2-story house. She and Juan kept in great communication with me and were always very professional and in good spirits. The work was done in the timeframe discussed and the quality of the work, attention to detail, and clean-up was great. The part of the house the company painted looks beautiful. When the job was done, I asked Juan if he would give me a quote on the front soffits. $200. I was pleased that they do "small jobs", too, and would continue to work within my budget. This is a solid, dependable, kind company that does beautiful work."
Exterior Project
Exterior Project
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Before/After

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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THURSTON PAINT PROS LLP
5.0(
15
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everyone was very professional, gave me estimates on everything I needed done,- which were more competitive then others I reached out to- always showed up on time and were respectful of my animals and time constraints. I would recommend them to anyone who needs painting services done."
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Interior 1

+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stewart Painting, LLC
4.5(
38
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team that painted my entire inside walls were great. They got here on time, took only a couple of breaks and when they finished for the day they put everything back in place and cleaned everything up nicely. It took 5 days to complete and they were super. I highly recommend these professionals for any painting job."
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Seabrook
Seabrook

+23

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Brink Painting & Construction, LLC
3.9(
87
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+2 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Great communication. When we found some imperfections they came back to fix all of our issues until we were satisfied. The owner and the project manager were great. Pricier than other quotes we got but we felt it was worth it to have it done to our standards. We will definitely use them again for any other painting projects we have."
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+21

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Life painting llc
5.0(
7
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Francisco and his crew did a great job painting the ceiling and walls around a staircase. The setting made it difficult to reach parts of the surface to be painted, but they handled it well and did a professional job. They were all friendly and open to suggestions and questions, in addition to being efficient. I would have no problem hiring them again."
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CertaPro Painters
4.3(
75
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The entire Certa Pro team supervised by Mario Mesa, was very polite, professional, extremely cooperative and very meticulous when it came to painting our home. We could not have asked for a better crew. They did an outstanding job. We would also like to thank Matt Unger our sales representative."
Garage Painting
Interior Prep
Exterior
Exterior
Interior

+1

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Yelm, WA

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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