Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"Wow painted the interior of my home. They did an outstanding job and we can see the quality in their work. It looks great!!!"
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Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
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"Gibbs work was high quality. He ensured all furniture was covered with a drop cloth when painting to ceiling and left eco ice and clean. The paint on the shutters look great!"
Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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"I thoroughly pleased with my cabinet painting project. Professional and respectful."
+53
Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"Wilber's Painting was able to rehab the townhouse in an adequate amount of time. He knew that special paint needed to be applied to block odors and stains, before new paint could be applied to the walls and ceiling. He fixed ceilings with water damage and repaired drywall. He worked diligently and the rehab was very successful. I highly recommend Wilber's Painting."
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Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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"He painted and replaced the window frames withPCV , he fixed the soffits and roof rake board with PCV"
+83
Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
"Good customer service, and a good job with his painting"
+172
Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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"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."
Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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"Did a great job painting aluminum siding and wood trim on our house! Corrected/fixed any issues that arose and kept me well informed on progress of work."
Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
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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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Serving Dhs, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Rudy is a very good painter.He sings while he paints sometimes."
+48
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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