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Avatar for Merrifield Paint and Design
Merrifield Paint and Design
4.8(
118
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+8 more

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was an excellent experience! Jeff Sellers met with me to discuss the job, assess exactly what needed to be done, and then provided a very detailed and competitive quote for the work that was needed. Marco led the painting team and he was outstanding! My husband is a perfectionist and the work was done impeccably. Jeff and Marco offered discounts to buy the paint that was needed and the clean-up after was also excellent. We met with several painters referred by Angi, but we are so happy that we decided on Merrifield Paint & Design. We highly recommend them and would be happy to supply a reference if ever needed. Highly, highly recommend!!!!"
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+8

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for J.H Painting Services
J.H Painting Services
5.0(
22
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I am very, very happy with the work JH painting did in my home. I needed to have the interior of my 4 bedroom rental property painted. Mr. Taurino reached out to me immediately after I submitted my request on Angie’s List. He was very professional and patient with me because I had a lot of questions about the job. Pleasantly to my surprise JH under the supervision of Mr. Taurino did a tremendously job. They moved and covered furniture prepped the walls by patching all the dents and holes. I recommend JH Painting (Mr. Taurino) to anyone looking for a true professional painting contractor. Thank you JH Painting Services. God bless you and your crew."
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+82

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
4.9(
63
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+6 more

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Wow 1 Day for 2 separate projects and each one was high quality work with professional service and communications. The first was after we had a flood and needed to get our basement painted after water remediation. The second time we use the company to repaint our entire house. They were great helping with color consultations. We let our kids have some say over there rooms but the company was great in helping with that process. They also helped us be selective about trim and doors that didn't need to repainted to keep us on budget. I would recommend this company without reservation."
Kitchen
4
Interior Roof
Interior ceiling painting
Interior ceiling painting

+50

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Advancepro llc
Advancepro llc
5.0(
87
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose and his crew were wonderful to work with. They were very professional and finished the job in 3 days (7 rooms and 2 hallways), walls, ceilings and trim. They made sure the job was done to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Advancepro for any painting job."
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+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for B&M Painting Inc
B&M Painting Inc
4.6(
56
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"B & M Painting did some drywall repair, painting, and recaulking our crown molding. It did a great job and the crew were very professional, efficient, and friendly. Billy was very reasonable and pleasant to work with. Looking forward to hiring B&M Painting again. I highly recommend it."
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A.W. Painting
4.9(
102
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+3 more

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I have hired Carlos and his team many times, for Outside painting, inside painting, deck repair and stain, concrete and stone repair and stabilization, power washing and outside handrail installation. All the work has been completed very diligently at reasonable prices and I couldn't be more satisfied. Definitely the go to team for great work."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Perfect Painters
4.5(
77
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Metal Roofing - PaintExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently quoted out the painting of our front hallway (includes vaulted ceiling) to 4 different vendors. We chose Perfect Painters because they offered the same level of service (and paint quality) as the other three, but were the most competitively priced (two of the other vendors over-quoted us for a very straightforward project - walls were in great shape: it was just a refresh paint job on the upper walls above the chair rails and molding. One was $1,100 more expensive than Perfect Painters!). When I told these vendors that they had lost the bid due to pricing, both suggested that they were "very comfortable" with the prices they quoted us and suggested that we might be getting a lower quality job from Perfect Painters. I can assure you that was not the case - the team arrived on time and quickly got to work covering the area in tape and plastic. The team of three expanded to 4 or 5 in the afternoon to complete the job in about 6 hours (2 coats on walls, ceiling and crown molding). They did an excellent job and left the space as they found it. I have no hesitation in recommending them and will use them again for my next painting job. Beware of other vendors out there who will jack up the price and try to justify it by suggesting that the job is complicated by elevation (the ceiling is about 19 feet high at the highest point - its called a ladder!, or the fact that they have to tape the banister!) Next time, I won't waste my time and simply have Perfect Painters do the job for me. They are honest and straightforward and the crew who did the job were very friendly and efficient."
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+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Five Star Painting of Montgomery County
Five Star Painting of Montgomery County
4.8(
90
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+2 more

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kenny and his team did an exceptional job painting a few rooms and walls in a new house my family and I are moving into. The painting project consisted of 3 rooms and an accent wall. His team arrived promptly and got right to work. Overall, extremely satisfied with the finished product, quality of work, and price. I would consider hiring them again for their services on future projects."
Nook/Office
Family Room
Family Room
Sitting Room
Kitchen Remodel

+21

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for LANE & SONS PAINTING, INC.
LANE & SONS PAINTING, INC.
4.9(
53
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I cannot rave ENOUGH about the GREAT job that Leonard and his crew did for me. No touch up was too small and the work was GORGEOUS! They matched previous paint colors. They painted ceilings (you couldn't even tell there had EVER been any problems from leaks). They showed up on time every day and worked HARD. I was amazed at how quickly the work was completed."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Bethesda, MD

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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