Baseboards are the finishing touch that frames every wall in your home. They protect drywall edges, hide gaps, and add a crisp architectural line. Yet they are also magnets for scuffs, pet scratches, and years of dust. Repainting them is an affordable way to refresh a room, but only if you know the numbers. CountBricks specializes in breaking down real-world costs so you avoid budget surprises and schedule overruns.
• Materials: primer, finish paint, caulk, masking tape, miscellaneous sundries
• Labor: surface prep, sanding, taping, first coat, light sanding, final coat
• Site Conditions: furniture moving, flooring protection, cleanup and disposal
• Finish Level: standard eggshell vs premium enamel, brushed vs sprayed
• Extras: replacing damaged sections, upgrading to wider trim, color changes that need additional primer
CountBricks project data shows the national residential average falls between $1.00 and $2.25 per linear foot, fully installed. A 2,000-sq-ft home with 450 linear feet of baseboard can therefore expect a total between $450 and $1,012. Nashville, Austin, and similar growth markets trend 8-12 % higher because of tight labor supply. By capturing live material pricing and current trade rates, CountBricks updates these figures the moment you speak with our AI estimator.
• Trim Profile: Taller, more ornate profiles require extra masking and careful brush work
• Existing Condition: Flaking paint or deep dents add prep hours and materials
• Color Shift: Dark to light shades may need a high-hide primer or an extra coat
• Access: Occupied rooms, built-ins, or tight stairwells slow production speed
• Scheduling: Weekend or after-hours work commands premium labor rates
Simply walk the room with your phone, describe each wall, and our voice AI logs linear footage, door openings, and surface condition in real time. No clipboards, no missed details.
Because CountBricks is tied directly to local supplier databases, the exact cost of primer, enamel, and masking tape auto-updates every morning. Homeowners receive transparent line items that match shelf pricing at checkout.
CountBricks’s algorithm draws on thousands of completed trims to predict productive hours per crew size. We adjust for factors like ceiling height and furniture density, ensuring your estimate includes realistic man-hours instead of generic averages.
1. Tools and Setup: A professional crew brings sprayers, ladders, and dust-free sanding systems that cost more than most weekend warriors want to invest.
2. Finish Quality: Even steady hands struggle with brush marks on semi-gloss enamel. Pros can spray or back-roll for a flawless edge.
3. Time Commitment: Expect a single-room DIY project to eat an entire weekend. A two-person crew finishes the same space in half a day.
4. Warranty and Insurance: CountBricks-verified painters back workmanship for at least one year and carry liability coverage.
• Schedule during the painter’s slower months (late winter) to leverage offseason rates
• Combine baseboards with door and window trim to reduce setup charges
• Choose a stain-blocking primer to cut down on the number of finish coats
• Clear rooms beforehand so the crew spends zero billable hours moving furniture
• Use CountBricks blueprint takeoffs to measure trim lengths accurately and prevent over-buying paint
Ready to lock in your baseboard painting cost? Start a live voice session and let CountBricks calculate every gallon, linear foot, and labor hour as you speak. Within minutes you receive a branded PDF quote complete with optional upgrades, payment milestones, and a one-click acceptance button. Visit CountBricks.com/services to see how our AI revolutionizes residential finishes.
• Book a free virtual walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation
• Explore recent trim refreshes in our portfolio: CountBricks.com/portfolio
• Download our full residential finish cost guide for more room-by-room pricing insights
A West Nashville homeowner contacted CountBricks after a kitchen remodel made the adjoining living room trim look dated. The project involved 215 linear feet of 3½-inch colonial baseboard, most of it scuffed from years of foot traffic and a new puppy.
The client opened the CountBricks mobile app, described each wall aloud, and our AI captured measurements in under seven minutes. Real-time gypsum pricing showed primer costs 4 % lower than the previous week, triggering an on-screen savings alert.
• Materials: $128.64 for primer, semi-gloss enamel, caulk, masking paper
• Labor: $296.40 for a two-person crew at 1.25 productive hours per 100 lf
• Site Prep & Cleanup: $42.00
Total Baseboard Painting Cost: $467.04
The crew arrived three days later, completed sanding and two sprayed coats in four hours, and left the home spotless. Because CountBricks embedded milestones in the digital invoice, the client released payment instantly through the app. A post-job photo showed a flawless white enamel sheen that matched the new shaker cabinets.
• Accurate linear footage from AI takeoffs prevented over-buying paint, saving $14 in materials
• Mid-week scheduling trimmed labor rates by 5 % compared with weekend pricing
• Instant invoicing cut administrative overhead and accelerated project closeout
Every home is unique, but the principles remain: real-time data, transparent line items, and streamlined communication. Start your own trim refresh with CountBricks.com/consultation and see how quickly accurate numbers turn into a flawless finish.
