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Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC
5.0(
72
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent!! Arrived on time and job was completed ahead of schedule. I will definitely use Chavez painting for future painting jobs and I will refer to my family and friends. The completed job made my home look bright, amazing beautiful. Thank you Chavez painting!!"
Interior Painting
Exterior painting
Power wash
Bathroom Remodelation
Painting railings

+161

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LANE & SONS PAINTING, INC.
4.9(
52
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We used Lane and Sons to do some interior painting of our new townhouse before we moved in - including painting over flat paint in kitchen, laundry area and 3 bathrooms with eggshell, and painting our garage and our second floor storage room. I appreciated their flexibility and willingness to work within our time frame (after settlement and before movers arrived), as well as coordinating their painting of our storage room with laying down flooring in that room. They were professional and cleaned up well after they completed their work. I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E & I Painting Contractors, Inc
5.0(
14
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"E AND I Painting Contractors Inc . Provided a detailed estimate. Their communication was clear and attention to detail was excellent. The preparation and cleanup were very good. E And I painted the entire house, they filled the holes and sanded the walls and ceilings where needed, it turned out beautiful! I would recommend hiring them."
Exterior Painting
Finish Product
Floor Refinishing
Floor Refinishing
Floor Refinishing

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Knoxville, MD

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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