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T C B Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+2 more

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent painting with attention to detail! Very professional, polite, careful and they were very good with clean up! We had our main level done and it’s beautiful!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Ambrocio's Painting
4.7(
43
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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 East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"I hired Ambrocio's to paint our barn following a roofing and repair job. They completed in job in 4 days, pressure washing the entire structure, staining the siding and painting all the trim. They did a thorough job, were fairly neat on the job site, and the barn looked brand new after the job. A couple of problem areas were also brought to my attention so I could address them as needed in the future. I would happily hire them again."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Fer Home Services, LLC
5.0(
43
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fernando and members of his crew and company are professionals and a pleasure to work with. I was given a fair estimate but there was a problem with the paint that I purchased and it meant that Fernando had to come a second day. Even with the extra work hours the price was very fair. I have been doing my own painting for over forty years and am fussy and I give Fernando and his crew very high marks. I would recommend them."
Exterior Project
Exterior Project
Exteriors
Exteriors
Exteriors

+28

Response time8 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CRS Painting
5.0(
22
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend CRS Painting. They have done so many home improvement projects for us and every one of them has been outstanding. They painted the exterior of our raised ranch, put down a new wood floor, and painted our family room. The most recent project, in November 2025, was painting our dining room, living room, halls and a bedroom and installing and staining six doors. Their is exceptional. When they paint they move all the furniture, cover it carefully and put it back neatly. They patch all the holes in the walls and cracks in the ceilings. They pay attention to every single detail and are friendly and responsive. I will definitely hire Celso and CRS for our next home improvement job."
Response time2 days
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Danilo Painting
4.7(
155
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"I have not contacted Danilo as of yet, so my review is not a fair one. Although I am VERY pleased with Danilo's work in cleaning the gutters, However, the solution he used left stains on my window pains and I recently had all my windows cleaned professionally - Normally, I would just clean them myself, but age has deterred me from doing so. F. Calise"
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2018

+37

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in East Haven, CT

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 East Haven, CT homeowners’ guide to painting services

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