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J.H Painting Services
5.0(
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Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"J.H. Painting Services did great exterior work on my home this weekend. I had exterior siding and deck power washed, front door painted, and brick foundation painted. All work was done at a high level of quality and in a timely manner. Communication for planning each of the tasks easy and reliable. Contractor arrived on time. I highly recommend for power washing and paint jobs."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
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Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"Mr. Mendez and his crew did an excellent job with our skylights installation and painting our shutters and also painting our kitchen and family room. He is very responsive and completed the work very efficiently. Will definitely be calling him again for more painting projects. Highly recommend him. UPDATED AS OF 02/27/2022: Mr. Mendez also replaced our stair railing. He built everything from scratch. He also replaced some light fixtures. He does so much more besides painting. We plan on calling him when we renovate our lower family room."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Miguel Team LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Miguel’s Team painting services was truly exceptional. We initially hired Miguel to paint our kitchen cabinets from their original wood stain to a dark forest green. Our cabinet colors came out great, and the service was reasonably priced.  Miguel’s Team did such an excellent job that we also hired them to repaint our entire house."
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Mendoza Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went very well. Mr.Romero came next day, inspected the areas I wanted painted gave me a estimate. I accepted. He came out next day, power washed house. The next day he came out with assistant and painted the areas I requested. Finished that day. I came out and inspected the work he did and paid him. Mr. Romero was very professional and did good quality work. I would hire for future projects."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Dependable Painting Service LLC
4.8(
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Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Credit card accepted

With several years experience, Dependable Painting Services,LLC works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

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front area painted blue
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rear area painted blue
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CG Custom Painting
4.4(
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Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I've hired Charles to do two interior painting jobs now. My VERY picky best friend also used him and was equally pleased. Quality is good. Price is very fair. Charles is extremely professional and also gives me thoughts about what will and won't work. He also caulked some of my ceiling cracks (which wasn't being painted) as part of the job which I really appreciated! Would recommend Charles to anyone."
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A Woman's Touch Paint and Paper
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Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Cindy was fantastic! She listened carefully to my ideas and then excellent advice on selection of wallpaper placement, patterns and coordinating paint color. Her technical skills are excellent and she was efficient and tidy. She also is an excellent furniture painter and painted and bedside table and a chair to coordinate with the whole room!"
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FAQs for painting projects in Mount Rainier, 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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