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Avatar for Affordable Weaver Painting
Affordable Weaver Painting
4.7(
416
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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 Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They didn't really pay attention to detail. They slept paint on outlets door knobs window sills that another company had to clean or clear the paint so that I could open the windows lock doors and to use the outlets. They also recommended me to purchase an enormous amount of paint that I never used."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Silvestre Service Painting
4.9(
80
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Used them for painting kitchen cabinets. Did a meticulous job prepping and sealing off the work area. Final job was excellent. Cleaned everything up each day and did a beautiful job overall. Also had them paint some outside work and it was well done and reasonably priced. Nice guys too! From now on I wouldn t use anyone else."
Painting
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Painting
garage job
garage job

+11

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D S Painting, LLC
5.0(
20
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing work! Cleaned up very nicly after themselves! I am a very picky person and i do not have anything bad to say about their work. I would hire them back in a heartbeat to do more work. So much cheaper than Paintdoctor"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New Era Pro Painting Inc
4.9(
27
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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 Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New Era Pro Painting was a great service provider. They arrived on time and cleaned up each day. They did a comprehensive prep, paint, clean up, walk thru and gave additional recommendations for future projects. I will use them again and recommend them to others in the family."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Vivid Colors Painting & Restoration
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+18 more

Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"It was great! Everything went smoothly and it all came out perfect. Vivid Colors was super professional, accommodating and a great company to work with. Absolutely amazing paint job and carpet cleaning work."
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+27

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A Step Above Painting & Drywall
4.9(
12
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business+1 more

Serving Kirkwood, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Customers say: Quick response

"A Step Above Painting and Drywall were very professional, knowledgeable and did an amazing job on my project! Andres was very thorough and ensured that the space was clean when the job was completed. I needed the job done quickly and Tony and Andres got the job done above and beyond my expectations. If you are looking for a company to get the job done efficiently and professionally with excellent customer service, I highly recommend you choose A Step Above Painting and Drywall! I will be using them again soon for my next project!"
Bathroom Smooth Finish
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Demo Project
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After the transformation was complete!

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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FAQs for painting projects in Kirkwood, DE

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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