Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"Terry and his crew were very professional from the estimate to the last minute they spent in my home. They used quality paint, I know this because there was no horrible paint smell after the job was completed. Speaking of completed, they completed the job in one day. I am very impressed."
Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I had all my cielings painted. They did a clean and beautiful job. There were 5 cielings and they finished in 1 day. Excellent job. I would defenitely reccomend this company,"
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Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Floyd did a wonderful job. He replaced a front porch, painted and sheet rocked rooms in j my y home and painted various areas. I would hire him again."
Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Great value and quality work at a reasonable price. They will get a call soon to paint the interior."
+122
Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Customers say: Super punctual
"Baldo Ambrocio has been working for us for several years and we have never been disappointed. He is a hard worker, does quality work and shows up on time. He recently replaced part of our wrap-around deck, taking out rotted wood and reinforcing it, then putting on new wood, staining and painting. He also replaced rotted railings and repainted them. We are very pleased with the results and have just hired him again to power-wash the house."
Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My experience with All Care Painting was a fantastic one they listened and ask you exactly what you want and they get it done. Love the end results."
+94
Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Eric was a pleasure to deal with. Whether it is returning a phone call, replying to an email or a scheduled appointment his punctuality is spot on. He is also a very personable and nice guy. The overall quality of staining our deck was excellent. I have no hesitations about hiring Eric and crew again for future projects."
+18
Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Mike was a pleasure to work with. Very flexible and oh so friendly. Will be hiring him to paint other projects."
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Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I highly recommend CRS Painting. They have done so many home improvement projects for us and every one of them has been outstanding. They painted the exterior of our raised ranch, put down a new wood floor, and painted our family room. The most recent project, in November 2025, was painting our dining room, living room, halls and a bedroom and installing and staining six doors. Their is exceptional. When they paint they move all the furniture, cover it carefully and put it back neatly. They patch all the holes in the walls and cracks in the ceilings. They pay attention to every single detail and are friendly and responsive. I will definitely hire Celso and CRS for our next home improvement job."
Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"We had our interior painted by Fernandez Painting, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the project was handled with professionalism and care. The team was punctual, respectful of our home, and paid great attention to detail. The paint lines are clean, the coverage is flawless, and the final look completely refreshed our space. They took the time to answer our questions and made sure everything was done exactly as we wanted. The project was completed on schedule and the space was left spotless. We would absolutely recommend their interior painting services to anyone looking for high-quality work and excellent customer service."
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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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