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J & S Painting Plus Inc
4.7(
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Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was the second time I worked with Shecki and Jose. The first was painting the house exterior and it's still holding up well 5 years later. The second time was a re-staining of the deck. Work was done beautifully. Paint was neat, no streaks, carpentry was done well and we're very pleased with the end result. Pricing was a little high this time around. Hope that stabilizes in the future, would definitely look to work again with Shecki and Jose."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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James Painting, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"These guys are the best! I hired them twice. They were very careful with my furnitures and my rugs and always left everything clean at the end of every day. I was very happy with how everything looked all mys walls and trims looked great! I had no issues and they went over everything with me at the end to make sure if there are any touch ups needed they can correct it on the spot. Anything with painting these are my guys."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Edge Painting
5.0(
44
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Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired these folks for a challenging interior job that required repair of old plaster walls and painting over very old paint. Things went well and I was happy with the work as well as the cleanliness of the overall process. I would recommend to anyone looking."
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Weston Ct
Weston CT
Weston CT
Weston CT

+108

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Taylor Painting
4.6(
110
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Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work, great price, reliable and neat. You cannot go wrong hiring Taylor painting for painting and power washing needs. Excellent worker and totally responsible. I will be calling this company back without question."
 home NEW CANAAN
Exterior painting 6
 Interior painting
 Greenwich
 Taylor painting

+51

Response time5 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Ridgefield, CT

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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