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Avatar for Gonti Painting Services, LLC
Gonti Painting Services, LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+2 more

Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We highly recommend Gonti Painting. They were neat, clean and true to their word about when the project would begin and when the painters would arrive each day. The finished project was beautiful and we look forward to hiring Gonti Painting for future projects."
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Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Challenger Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called for a quote when shopping around for my exterior paint/stain project. Leoâ s price was competitive but I ultimately went with another company since I had received their quote first. That was a mistake. I called Leo to see if he had availability to come look at fixing the job that the first company started. The first company had failed to sand any of the trim and the paint was immediately peeling after day 1. Leo came right out, looked at the job once more and his team started the next day. They took their time and did a great job with the prep work and fixing what the first company had done. This was not a three day project like the first company was aiming for. They really took their time and did it correctly. He also guided me in selecting which colors should be used in certain areas. My home looks brand new. I would recommend Challenger Construction for any and all painting needs."
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Response time11 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Fernandez Painting and Remodeling LLC
4.4(
131
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I have used Fernandez painting for both interior and exterior painting, and the quality and professionalism of their team has been excellent. My exterior was done in May 2024 and they did an exceptional job! They did some minor repairs to my cedar shingles, primed and painted the entire house, and cleaned up every day before leaving. They were professional, considerate, and efficient. I highly recommend them for any painting work you may need!"
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+7

Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Unique's Painting
Unique's Painting
4.8(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"If you're looking for a company to do a quality professional paint job at an affordable rate I highly recommend Jonathan at Unique's Painting! I submitted a request for an interior paint project on the Angi app. Jonathan not only contacted me immediately, he also came to my house that same day to give me a quote. I hired him to paint 3 rooms in my new home. The existing paint job was horribly done and almost every wall was left with small holes and lumpy bumpy surfaces. Jonathan and his team did an amazing job at filling, sanding, & prepping the walls and trim prior to painting and as a result the final paint job in all 3 rooms turned out fantastic!! During the process Jonathan even repaired several damaged areas on the tin ceiling before painting it and sent me video updates since I wasn't there. I will definitely be calling Unique's Painting for all my future paint projects and you should too!!"
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Response time50 mins
Response rate96%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Maltese Painting LLC
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jim, of Maltese Painting LLC, did a great job from start to finish. He gave me a reasonable quote, explained thoroughly his scope of work, and completed the job on time and met my expectations. As a former construction manager, I know what and how projects need to be completed. I will use Maltese Painting again."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CertaPro Painters
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The entire Certa Pro team supervised by Mario Mesa, was very polite, professional, extremely cooperative and very meticulous when it came to painting our home. We could not have asked for a better crew. They did an outstanding job. We would also like to thank Matt Unger our sales representative."
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Interior Prep
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+1

Recommended by94%of homeowners
Nieves & Rodriguez Properties, LLC
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mr. Rodriguez did a job of painting a badly chipped kitchen cabinet. He advised me on the best type of primer to use to ensure it would not happen again."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Cifuentes Painting LLC
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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 Lakeside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Jose and his crew did an outstanding job painting the exterior of my home. I have used him on several projects and have always had a great experience. Extremely high quality work, done on time and budget. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Lakeside, 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.

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