Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2006
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Warranties offered
"I was very satisfied with the painting and color selection I would highly recommend."
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Tim Cline and his crew from All Pro Painting did a great job painting the exterior of my house and staining a screened in porch. They were always professional and did outstanding work. I would definitely hire them again for future work and would definitely recommend them to anyone else."
+45
Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
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Credit card accepted
"painting entire interior of home, also front and back doors"
+7
Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Warranties offered
"SPLASH OF COLOR, LLC A PERFECT WORKING RELATIONSHIP FROM START TO FINISH. FATHER AND SON DUO. THEY DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB ON MY EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINT JOB. THE ARE SO GOOD I HIRED THEM TO PAINT MY KITCHEN CABINETS, STAINED AND REPLACE DAMAGE WOOD ON THE DECK. THEY DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB. I HIRED THEM TO PAINT 15 DOORS IN MY HOUSE AND (3) THREE BATHROOMS. IN A SPAN OF (3) DAYS. 6-22-26 THROUGH 6-24-26. THEY WERE PROFESSIONAL, PUNCTUAL AND THE QUALITY OF WORK IS EXCELLENT. JOYCE BRIGHT 757 270 3627"
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Eric Painted all of the interior of my tri level home. He was kind, professional, and very detail oriented. He went above and beyond, making sure that every wall and ceiling were meticulously coated. This was not an easy task since my walls were going from being green and red to all white! This is the best paint job my home has ever had! I will definitely use his services again in the future and refer him to everyone I know. Thanks again, Eric!"
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"I was in a pinch and needed my bedroom painted. Also painted my mother’s house before she moved. BTP came out and gave a very competitive quote both times. Exceeded my expectations. Thanks for making it easy."
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Emergency services offered
"Wilber did a great job painting my home and replacing my door, his crew was great thanks Wilber worth the price"
+166
Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1991
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Emergency services offered
"Outstanding Job! Jose and his Team worked very hard and I'm very happy with the results. My neighbors have already reached out to find out who did the work. Will point anyone to Dominguez Painting. Thank Jose...and in 10-15 years...if my house needs attention again...you will get the work!"
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1985
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"We hired Painting by Michael to paint two downstairs rooms, our 2 story foyer, upstairs hallways and another back stairway area, as well as the ceilings on each of the areas. In fact, once the painting was already underway, we realized the back stairway and its ceiling also needed to be done, and Michael and his crew added that area on to the job with no hesitation. I can not stress enough how excellent this business is !!! I wish I could give them 20 stars rather than 5. Michael made everything easy from the first step, through the job and upon completion. He gave great advice on paint color, such as making it 70% of the full color to give the shade I wanted (he was correct !), and was very meticulous about making sure all the work was done to the highest quality. His crew was very punctual, PLEASANT, EFFICIENT and hard working, as well as being really excellent painters ! They finished everything in 2 days and also came back after the job was done to do a thorough DETAILED inspection of the painting to find and fix any tiny things that may have been missed. They moved and put back our furniture, our drapes and also painted every bit of trim, baseboards, doors and door frames that are in the area of the walls they painted. We didn't even know that they'd do that. To say we are happy with their work is a huge understatement ! The price of the work was very fair too ! Do yourself a favor and get your painting done by Painting by Michael !"
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Mr Alexzander was extremely professional in all aspects of the job. Painted 3 bedrooms and bathroom upstairs. Also painted deck. Not easy task when my wife and I are still working from home with a 70 pound Golden Doodle also in the house. Every morning text us to let us know when he was arriving and kept us informed of issues he encountered. Will bring him back to do the downstairs when we go back to work. Definitely recommend him. Upstairs looks awesome. Thanks D."
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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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