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Believing painting
5.0(
45
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome young man named Jose, very good communication. He was able to come 1 day early than scheduled. Price was perfect! I already scheduled for him to stain my fence. Highly recommended Believe painting!"
Removing wallpaper
Believing painting makes  your home look like new
Believing painting interior painting
Cabinets restorations
Interior painting

+119

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC
5.0(
72
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a really good job painting all our walls and ceilings.Reliable, good pricing and great quality work. We highly recommend Chavez Painting & Construction LLC, we would use them again on our future home projects."
Interior Painting
Exterior painting
Power wash
Bathroom Remodelation
Painting railings

+161

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
4.9(
63
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thank you Wow 1-Day Painting employees and management for the excellent job on the interior of my home. The family room, kitchen, hallway, foyer, stairs, and upper landing look beautiful. Working with you was a great experience--and so satisfying that I want to acknowledge it in writing. From start to finish virtually everything went smoothly. When soliciting an estimate, the Wow estimator arrived on time—as did Wow painters every single day of work. Wow’s estimate was reasonable—falling in the middle of four estimates that we solicited from other highly-rated companies. The Wow estimator also made excellent suggestions on the choice of paint color and type. When work started, I watched how the company’s painters prepped walls and baseboards. I saw how carefully they removed wallpaper to avoid damage to walls before priming. Throughout the five days of painting, they paid attention to detail—while being polite and courteous. When my wife and I made suggestions during work, the painters listened to us and positively responded. On completion of the job, they cleaned the work site to our satisfaction. We value consistency in the high quality of this company's work. This is not the first, but the third time, that we have had excellent work performed by Wow Painting. Previous high-quality work done here was a major reason that we again chose Wow. Wow painters worked hard, neatly, and were responsive to my wife and I as we inspected work as it progressed. We want to express our appreciation to the entire crew of painters for their good work. And, we want to cite two wonderful individuals who spent the most time here and who most impressed us with their effort, attentiveness, and quality of work: Manuel and Neptali. We especially want to bring their performance to the company's attention. Certainly, all of the Wow paint crew deserves praise. Likewise, we want to thank too Craig, Laura, and Louis who managed, coordinated, and oversaw day-to-day work. Throughout the entire week, they were prompt to respond to our questions, and satisfied all concerns we had. So now, when my wife and I now look over the work that was performed, we really do say Wow!"
Kitchen
4
Interior Roof
Interior ceiling painting
Interior ceiling painting

+50

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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C&Painting LLC
4.7(
376
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"C & Painting did an amazing job on my garage! They were fast, efficient, and extremely professional from start to finish. The paint looks flawless, the space was left spotless, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. I absolutely love the final result and would recommend them to anyone looking for quality work done right."
Exterior Paint
Interior Paint
Exterior Paint and stain
Paint Dc
Paint Deck with solid stain

+78

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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J.H Painting Services
5.0(
13
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"It went great. They were timely, professional and friendly. I would recommend them to anybody that needs a wallpaper removed or need any painting done in their home."
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+82

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B&M Painting Inc
4.6(
54
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Billy and his team showed up when they said they would, they were very thorough and took care not to drip paint anywhere. Very clean lines, I would definitely use them again. Cost included all materials."
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+8

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Advancepro llc
5.0(
79
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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
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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A.W. Painting
4.9(
101
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Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"AW Painting has done several jobs at my house. This time Carlos and crew repaired drywall and painted. Outside they pressure washed the patio, deck, front porch and driveway plus prepped and painted porch metal railings. As usual, workmanship is excellent and price is fair."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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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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