Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did a really good job painting all our walls and ceilings.Reliable, good pricing and great quality work. We highly recommend Chavez Painting & Construction LLC, we would use them again on our future home projects."
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Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
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Warranties offered
"We hired Wow 1 Day for 2 separate projects and each one was high quality work with professional service and communications. The first was after we had a flood and needed to get our basement painted after water remediation. The second time we use the company to repaint our entire house. They were great helping with color consultations. We let our kids have some say over there rooms but the company was great in helping with that process. They also helped us be selective about trim and doors that didn't need to repainted to keep us on budget. I would recommend this company without reservation."
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Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
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Emergency services offered
"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 Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Credit card accepted
"Excellent customer service and work on my kitchen and bathrooms. I also had AdvancePro paint my living space and everything came out great! Jose's team works like a well oiled machine..very cohesive and professional in all aspects of the job. I have Jose on speed dial for any work that I need on my house and I recommend AdvancePro LLC very highly!"
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Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"This project was scheduled and done in a highly professional and timely manner. I am pleased with the results of this job. The owner of the company explanation of what needed to be done was truly satisfying and prompted my selection of Five Star Painting."
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Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Excellent job by Lane & Sons. Drywall repair is so well done as well as interior and exterior painting. Would definitely have this company again if needed. Very pleased!"
Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We have used Monzon Painting for years. Luis is very professional, easy to work with and the work is fantastic! We will continue to use Monzon for all our painting needs. I would recommend Luis for any painting projects."
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Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1972
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The painter’s showed up promptly and were very professional. They finished the job ahead of schedule and made a requested upgrade while they were here without a fuss. I will definitely use them for my next paint project!"
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Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Marvin and crew did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. They scraped the old paint and painted several layers to make sure completely covered. They even repaired some rotten wood at chimney. I would highly recommend.continental home improvements!"
Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They were excellent in both being timely and on the quality of their service. They took care of a little problem that they brought to our attention before we even noticed it. I would highly recommend Kris' Painting."
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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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