Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1987
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Todd Stiles and his crew did a fantastic job painting our shop and we would definitely hire them again."
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Don’t hesitate to hire Mike. Excellent job. Painted my roof and front of my house. Delighted with the results."
Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"S+J Painting and Remodeling great company to deal with! Responsive to requests and fair pricing."
Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very nice to work with. Did multiple Joâ s, drywall, paint ceilings, paint stairs, replaced interior door"
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"Eric Canales and his team are extremely professional and very capable. We had 5 different proposals with prices all over map. The house is sixty years old with original painted brick metal chimney. Eric's proposal was the only one that included a replacement furnace chimney. You can't go wrong selecting Canales Service,LLC! Fran and Paul Joyce"
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
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Emergency services offered
"Workers were courteous and did a fantastic job. They painted all the rooms in the house. The paint job was great. And so was the price. I highly recommend this company."
Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"How did it go? It was perfect. Any time QL agrees to a job, it's going to be A+ every time. I have used Mr. Lemus' company, Quality Landscape, on several different landscaping jobs. He was fair, thorough, prompt, courteous and does great work."
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Warranties offered
At Bayview Contractors, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Offers commercial services
"Highly Recommended!!! They do a very Clean and Professional work !!! Recently have done various projects for me. Replace vinyl flooring throughout our offices, installed wood panels on our ceiling and also retile one side of our pool !!! Awesome job"
Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Wells Paint is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6 years of experience serving Windsor Mill, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
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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