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H&S Painting Inc
4.8(
192
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Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very happy with the work done! The pricing was very reasonable, the crew was friendly and helpful, and the owner was flexible. I had my entire house exterior (which is mostly cedar siding) power washed, caulked, and stained by H&S; the owner (Jerry) was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done to restore and protect my old cedar for years to come, and happily performed the extras and finishing touches (painting shed, garage door, etc.)."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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LANE & SONS PAINTING, INC.
4.9(
53
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Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lane and Sons Painting did a great job finishing the drywall, sanding, priming, and painting my unfinished garage. They showed up on time and worked hard. Also, pricing was fair. Would highly recommend Lane and Sons Painting and would use them again."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
4.7(
27
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Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team were extremely professional, courteous, and friendly. They custom matched stain to match our bannister to our flooring . The quality was excellent and they left the home tidy."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Art Work Painting, LLC
4.8(
151
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Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Art Work Painting completed the drywall repairs in my garage and painted the garage. Sergio was great to work with, very responsive and answered all my questions. His crew did a great job in the garage and cleaned up afterwards."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
143 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sam's Painting & Home Improvement
4.6(
40
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Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We contacted Sam's Painting and Sam came right away, e-mailed us a contact with everything he told us and showed up when he said he would on time to do our painting. He does very good work and we would recommend him and look forward to using him again soon."
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A Refreshing Touch
4.9(
8
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Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"We highly recommend A Refreshing Touch to anyone looking for an exceptional painting or wallpaper contractor. Words cannot express our gratitude to Heather and Alyssa for going above and beyond on our large interior painting project. Heather was responsive to questions and offered expert input, which we thankfully followed. I was blown away by their desire to ensure the highest standards possible--as if it were their own house. We are extremely pleased with their professional workmanship, outstanding price for the size and quality of the entire project, and they even finished ahead of schedule. Being a former contractor, I respect their good reputation. They are among the best contractors we have used."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Sunrise Contracting Llc
5.0(
3
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Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I use Sunrise Painting several times a year for both my clients I refer them to and for my own properties. He gets my quotes completed quickly and more importantly he gets the projects completed promptly. I also appreciate the owner, Halil, follows up each completion with his own final touch ups and cleanup. I think he and his firm are the best."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ed Evans Contracting
5.0(
28
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Serving Ocean View, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Impressed from beginning to end! This family owned 5star team handled a much needed repair to wooden fence and gate replacing warped boards and rusted hardware on gate, pressure washed and stained the deck and much needed repairs to rotting wood repaired and painted closed gaps in the wood at my French doors and painted like new! kudos for dealing with a difficult neighbor and did a service for free, leaving me speechless to the integrity and ethic! Over the moon with my deck and fence thanks you!"
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Screen porch room
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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FAQs for painting projects in Ocean View, DE

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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