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University Painters
4.8(
251
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired University Painters to paint the exterior of my house. They actually gave me a quote in January 2022 and honored that quote in the summer of 2023. The house had not been painted since the 90's so you can imagine the paint chips when they power washed the house. They picked up most of the paint chips (Yes!). We also had a couple of bushes that needed trimming so they could reach the house. They took care of this. Overall we were very pleased with their work and would definitely hire them again."
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+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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360 Painting of York County
4.9(
31
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+10 more

Serving Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently hired 360 Painting of York to paint the first floor within my house. The job was completed within 6 days, including prep work (my house had not been painted in over 10 years, so lots of prepping was required), priming (I went from dark walls to a pastel shade), painting (I have very high ceilings in multiple areas) and clean up. 360 Painting did an amazing job! Jen and Gabeâ s attention to detail is incredible. Once the project officially began, their customer focused approach to quality and satisfaction was top notch and epitomized professionalism. The only reason I did not give five stars across the board was the time it took to get started was beyond the original time frame. However, after seeing the completed job, I am a very happy customer and will be returning to 360 Painting of York for my next project in the near future."
Stair makeover
Exterior Painting
Door Repaint
Before & After
Bedroom repaint

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VZ Painting LLC
4.7(
34
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They put the paint on the walls and woodwork, not on the floors! They did a great job. They where done ahead on schedule. They explained what they had planned every day. I will hire them again when I need something painted!"
Lancaster City Home
Lancaster City Home
Lancaster City Home
Lancaster City Home
Bathroom

+34

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Under the Sun Painting, LLC
4.8(
22
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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+16 more

Serving Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike is both professional and personable. He accepted the daunting task of painting my dark red cabinets white, and he did a fantastic job. He paid close atttention to detail, which made the finished product exceptional. I intend to use Under the Sun Painting for projects in the future."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen
Wall stripes
Two greens meet
Faux finish

+11

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DnB Legacy Painting LLC
4.7(
13
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"DnB was good with a complicated job here of using 5 different paint colors and 2 different stain colors all in close quarters, along with three or four areas of drywall that were a mess from prior contractor. Also they met their timing commitment to the very day that they promised arrival (two months prior)."
DnB Legacy Painting LLC
DnB Legacy Painting LLC
DnB Legacy Painting LLC
DnB Legacy Painting LLC
DnB Legacy Painting LLC

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Lancaster, PA

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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