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Precision Paint Company
5.0(
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Brian and his crew are top notch! They painted the exterior of our home last summer, and then the interior just a few weeks ago. They are knowledgeable, diligent, friendly and professional. Both jobs were fairly large and complex. I would highly recommend them for any paint project."
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+5

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Ladies & Lads With Ladders
4.9(
105
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent! Everything went smooth from getting estimate to arriving on time and cleaning up when completed. The painting turned out beautiful, I highly recommend them to do all your painting needs."
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+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Romeo's Service
5.0(
6
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had an excellent experience and would hire him again. Punctual and excellent communication before, during, and after job was complete. He has a wide variety of skills and will hire him for additional things needed done around house. Crew was friendly and respectful and cost of jobs were affordable and realistic . Excellent cleanup at end of job as well. Definitely worth rehiring."
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - General Project
Landscaping Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Interior Project

+66

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CUSTOM COATINGS PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENT
5.0(
5
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Professional journeyman painter with 20 years experience in this trade. I am knowledgeable experienced & reliable. My goal is to ensure all of my customers are guaranteed satisfied with all the projects my company or I complete.LICENSED & INSURED...You can always count on us to ensure the job is done right. Our craftsmanship is untouchable all work is done l with precision and quality, & with outstanding attention to detail!!

Bathroom painting
Bathroom painting
Bathroom painting
Bathroom painting
Bathroom painting

+90

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Above service
5.0(
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did an awesome job. He was very professional on the communication and on time to the project and went to multiple stores to make sure he could get the correct materials and the fix was great. Very thorough."
Full fire place
Full fire place
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Full fire place
Full kitchen repainting

+20

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CNY Gutter Cleaning and Home Repair
4.8(
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Responsive to my inquiries as we coordinated a date and time to clean my gutters. Provided before and after photos and let me know when they arrived and departed. So pleased by the outcome and the customer service. Thank you. I would strongly recommend their service."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
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FAQs for painting projects in Skaneateles, NY

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 Skaneateles, NY homeowners’ guide to painting services

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