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Avatar for Paz Painting
Paz Painting
5.0(
32
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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 Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paz painting was excellent. They did a great job with some repairs to rotten fascia boards and then painted our entire two story house. Quality of the job was very good and Paz painting was very professional and easy to work with. Price was also very competitive as compared with two other quotes we got."
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+32

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CRUZ HOME PAINTING LLC.
5.0(
51
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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 Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cruz Home Painting did an outstanding job painting the entire interior of our home. Jesus came out the same day I contacted him to give me a quote. The price was very fair and the job was completed earlier than our original time line. The house was prepped throughout as not to get any paint on my wood floors, tile, or carpet. The cleanup was even better as I couldn't tell that work was done in the house. This company is very fair with their pricing and the end results are fabulous. Can't go wrong with this company!!!"
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+89

Recommended by92%of homeowners
*Army Vet Owned* Grady Jones Paint Contractors
4.9(
137
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clee and his team were professional, polite, worked with us, respectful of our property, did a great job and were reasonably price.. When we need painting in the future we will call Clee."
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+19

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All-Pro Painting
4.5(
56
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been very pleased to find All-Pro Painting, Cary NC for the painting of our home.

From first contact, Justin returned our calls promptly or texted if that was not possible.  We appreciated his willingness to meet with us as quickly as possible for an estimate (including a second one after we had additional thoughts) and likewise sought to accommodate our somewhat tight scheduling needs.  Justin's upbeat personality made it easy to ask questions, express concerns and ultimately feel confident in our choices.

The men that actually painted the house were friendly and their work was professional, organized and efficient.   Our job started within the window originally planned ( again, Justin kept us well informed through clear communication), and the men worked  to finish on time, leaving the house clean and good condition, replacing blinds, etc that they had removed for the painting.

I feel confident in recommending All-Pro Painting, Cary NC to others and to having them return to my home if needed.











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Exterior Painting
Apex House
Cary House
Cary House
Apartments

+9

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Express Yourself Paint
4.5(
355
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was in need of immediate painting for a new office I was moving into. The Express team not only responded quickly to my request on Angi but came out the very next day to give me an estimate and then began the work within a couple of days! Painting was well done and my office respected—cleaned up as if they’d never been there. Highly recommend Express Yourself Paint."
Residential Exterior
Dining Room Interior
Deck
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+59

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for H&M Contractor LLC
H&M Contractor LLC
4.9(
97
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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 Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We originally hired H&M to do an extensive amount of interior painting. They did a fantastic job. So we hired them to repair our cedar sided house and to paint the exterior. The work was amazing. The siding work is better than the original construction. The crew always did a great job of cleaning up. And the price is very fair. We will hire them again."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Uribe and Sons Painting and Repair
Uribe and Sons Painting and Repair
5.0(
23
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+9 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very Professional. Diego and others done a wonderful job painting. Everything they had to move out of the way , they moved back into place. The lines are clean and nice. Very happy with our interior paint job. We will hire them again."
Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Evans Paint
4.7(
138
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+4 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Evan's Paint stained the exterior and trim on my house. They stained my deck and storage building. They clear coated my wooden fence. All work was done professionally and in a timely fashion. Mr. Evans was always available. I would strongly recommend Evan's Paint. Miriam Strickland"
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Durham, NC

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 Durham, NC homeowners’ guide to painting services

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