Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1992
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Warranties offered
"Phil did a beautiful job on our wood front door. I would hire him again."
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Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1987
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Customers say: Quality work
"Tom did a fantastic job. He was efficient and fixed all of the walls prior to painting. Not only did he complete everything to my liking, but he also offered advice on other projects I was doing around my home. If you are looking for a professional that you can trust, look no further than Wallmasters Painting."
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Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1984
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"Joe is our go-to guy when it comes to painting and any carpentry work we need done. For $1,750 (not including the molding and paint costs), he and his crew put wood veneers on the risers of our new wood stairs and sanded and painted the sides (we got rid of the carpet & got our wood floors & stairs sanded & stained.) They also added molding all along the sides. Then, we got the molding replaced in our living room, dining room & upstairs hall. Plus, he painted a small bathroom. As an added bonus, he added new molding around the entryway into the kitchen- he just asked if I wanted it- for free! I got such a great deal from Joe! This is the third time he has done work for me and I'm sure I will be contacting him again in the future when I need carpentry and/or painting done! Professional, good communicator, great prices!"
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Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
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"Frank and his team were excellent. They did a great job painting several rooms in our home. They took their time and the quality is top notch. They were very reasonable compared to others and the service was exceptional. I will definitely be using them for our next project."
+27
Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Credit card accepted
"Can't say enough good things. My husband and I were extremely satisfied with all aspects of the painting job, that we are continuing to use Jonathan and his team for other jobs we need done around the house."
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Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 1982
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"We love the paint color and the painters! Brad and his team were professional in every sense of the term - knowledgeable, experienced, conscientious, friendly, responsive and meticulous - What I dream for and rarely experience with home improvement contractors"
+60
Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
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Emergency services offered
"Excellent service, great painting and immaculate!"
+111
Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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"Exceptional work, excellent customer service and care. Peter's crew completely transformed two of my bedrooms with professional spackling, hand sanding, and painting of walls, trim, ceilings, doors - to perfection! Pete provided professional craftsmanship and installation of custom floor mouldings and a closet door with trim. My 50-year old rooms look new again! Aside from excellent services, Pete is a pleasure to work with and is a perfectionist who values quality above all. Thank you Concept Painting!"
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Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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Small jobs welcome
"Excellent work and very professional. Rob got my interior of my home painted quick and neatly and i would 100% recommend Advance Painting for all your painting needs."
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Serving Brookhaven, NY and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1983
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Customers say: Quick response
"I would definitely hire Dennis for any future painting jobs I have & would recommend him to friends & family. He has a wonderful work ethic, he is always on time & got the job done in the time quoted along with very fair pricing. Dennis (& his assistant) paid attention to detail & we’re very clean. Dennis has a great knowledge of painting & takes pride in his work."
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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