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Hoover Painting
4.9(
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"He was very professional. He did a very good, detailed job. He also did come caulking around my fireplace brick and put up some nice wood trim. UPDATE: paint does not match paint on loft walls as we desired. He insisted on using a different brand paint and it does not match at all. Everyone who visits notices this and asks why the different hues."
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+9

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lowe Painting Services
4.9(
102
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't be more satisfied with Lowe Painting Services. They showed up on time and did an outstanding job on my interior painting. They were professional and easy to work with. I would recommend them to anyone needing painting done."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Barone Professional Painting
4.8(
55
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Dave Barone of Barone Professional Painting did an excellent job of painting all interior surfaces of our two bedroom townhouse. It included painting all ceilings, walls, baseboards, doors, and window embrasures. Especially challenging was painting the large cathedral ceiling over the living/dining area. The walls and ceilings received two coats of paint. He was courteous, polite, easy to talk to, and punctual. He started the painting on time, as promised, and worked hard to finish the job on time. His price was very reasonable and the paint job was professionally done. I plan to hire him again for exterior painting of our townhouse."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ImageWorks Painting Inc
4.7(
173
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We highly recommend this business The service quality was truly exceptional. If you are looking for someone to clean and stain your deck, don't miss ImageWorks Painting Inc. The team is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, it is a delight to work with them. We especially want to give Frank big kudos. He was fantastic. Giving him 10 stars."
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Deck Refinishing
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Master Brush Painting Inc
4.5(
189
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic job, we are so pleased with the results. They are very professional and nice to deal with. The crew was polite, and caring with our belongings. If you want a job done right with no problems this is your painters."
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+9

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Affordable Painting & Repairs
5.0(
19
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Working with Mike at Affordable Painting & Repairs was overall a great experience. I hired him for two different jobs (drywall and building an enclosure with a new door), he completed each job far sooner than anticipated. He also did something many people in his position wouldn't consider... he lowered the price to more accurately reflect the hours each job took. I was also very impressed with his timeliness, every time he told me he would arrive or call at a given time he did. He also demonstrated a firm grasp of the skills needed for both jobs. Overall, I found him to be honest, ethical, fair, skilled and reasonable. I basically let him be and he got both jobs done sooner and less expensively than originally quoted. I definitely do reccomend his services and will be calling him again for other jobs!!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kern Painting and Maintenance LLC
4.7(
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Kern Painting and Maintenance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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FAQs for painting projects in Pittsburgh, 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.

The Pittsburgh, PA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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