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J.H Painting Services
5.0(
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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 Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Customers say: True professional

"J.H. Painting Services did great exterior work on my home this weekend. I had exterior siding and deck power washed, front door painted, and brick foundation painted. All work was done at a high level of quality and in a timely manner. Communication for planning each of the tasks easy and reliable. Contractor arrived on time. I highly recommend for power washing and paint jobs."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"My experience has been excellent. Mendez Painting Services LLC painted the whole house outside. Replace a lot of wood that had rotted, restore all the ceilings, and paint it. Replace some of the wood in the windows that were broken and paint all the windows"
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Rafferty Coatings
4.3(
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Metal Roofing - PaintMetal Roofing - Paint- For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Phil from Rafferty Painting here for the last 1.5 days. He made a 5 sided angular box around a fire sprinkler head, covered it with drywall and painted it to perfectly match the wall. He then fixed cracks in the ceiling and painted it to match.(others said it couldn't be matched). He arrived on time, cleaned up after himself and was very friendly and courteous. The final price was comparable to estimates from other contractors and we are happy with his work. I don't know about the other painters/carpenters at Rafferty but I would definitely recommend Phil."
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Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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CG Custom Painting
4.4(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Charles was very easygoing and easy to work with. The job was completed, within cost, as scheduled and requested. Very reasonable pricing with great results. I have several smaller projects, and CG Custom Painting has earned my business for future painting needs."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martinez Pro Painting LLC
5.0(
6
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rudy painted the entire exterior of my home, including the roof. The roof is standing-seam metal on a steep 8/12 pitch. I searched for six months for a contractor who could and would do the whole job. Everyone wanted to do the wood siding, porches, window and door of a 3800 square foot house, a sizable job. No one, including roofers wanted to do the roof. Rudy agreed to do it all at a reasonable price, and to do it the way I specified, I spent over 25 years as an active, developer, renovator, and builder in Washington DC. In order to paint the roof he had to apply a rust-eating primer, 2 coats within 20 minutes just to prepare the roof. The entire job was completed on time and to my complete satisfaction, I was so pleased that I had him paint my 2-story garage, and coat my rear deck. Rudy has since done excellent work on other jobs for me including: - Painted the exterior and the roof of a 2-story townhouse on Capitol Hill. - Painted the exterior window and door trim and concrete lintels of another 2-story townhouse, while carefully cutting in all the work around the natural brick fade. Recently painted the entire interior of 1900 square feet. - 3-story townhouse on Columbia Heights, DC: Painted the entire exterior. Painted 2 apartments, and repaired duct work - Painted the interior of my neighbors house in preparation for sale.The house sold in 1 week. Rudy will continue to do all of my paint work."
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Stain deck

+48

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Gardenscape
5.0(
25
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessSpecialty Painting - Textures - For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Green Gardenscape — Lawn Care, Cleanup & Pressure Washing\n\nHi, I'm Francisco, owner of Green Gardenscape. I help homeowners across Prince George's County and nearby Maryland communities keep their properties looking their best.\n\nServices:\n• Lawn mowing & maintenance\n• Yard cleanups\n• Gutter & downspout cleaning\n• Pressure washing (house exteriors & siding)\n\nI show up on time, do clean and careful work, and treat every property like my own. Send me a message for a free estimate — I respond quickly.

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Response time5 hrs
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Blue Built, Inc.
5.0(
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Interior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For BusinessExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Had a great experience with Josh and Nathan! They were friendly, professional, and did really nice work. We had the exterior of our building painted, and they took their time making sure everything was prepped properly before they started instead of rushing through it. They kept me updated throughout the job, cleaned everything up when they were done, and the finished paint job came out exactly how I wanted. Super easy to work with and I?d definitely hire them again."
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FAQs for painting projects in Cheltenham, 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.

The Cheltenham, MD homeowners’ guide to painting services

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