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Avatar for C&Painting LLC
C&Painting LLC
4.7(
376
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+6 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Contractor provided a free estimate. He scheduled the work and started on time. Contractor scraped old paint, caulked and replaced rotted wood before painting. Contractor also replaced screens on back porch. Contractor showed up on time, answered all questions happily and left area sparking clean each day before leaving. The painting job was fantastic. I am very pleased and would enthusiastically recommend this company."
Exterior Paint
Interior Paint
Exterior Paint and stain
Paint Dc
Paint Deck with solid stain

+78

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Advancepro llc
5.0(
84
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose and his team were on time on the scheduled day. He made worthwhile suggestions which we accepted. He was done in two days as promised. Work was done professionally and looked beautiful when finished. Advance Pro is my painter of choice and my first call on all painting projects."
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+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Bright Colors Painting, LLC
4.8(
121
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Bright Colors to paint the exterior trim of my 54 year old house. I hired them after the first company I contacted never provided an estimate. The second company quoted me double what Bright Colors quoted. I never give perfect scores to any company I review, but if I did, it would be for Bright Colors. After a slightly rocky start to beginning the work due to weather related issues, Nelson and his crew showed up and completed the job in 3 days. Every small issue and item I had mentioned in our initial estimation was attended to plus a few that came up during the work. I have other work that we discussed and I will not hesitate to contact BC when the budget allows. A FIRST RATE job and EXPERIENCE!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Donn Deitemyer
5.0(
10
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessMetal Roofing - Paint- For BusinessPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business+1 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"A true professional. Excellent quality work, fair price, dependable, punctual and nice guy. And very trustworthy! So far, he’s painted the kitchen, bathroom, foyer, and hallway. From start to finish his skill and experience shows. Very well organized and tidy too! Highly recommend!"
Porch makeover
Coffered ceiling
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Damascus, 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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