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Paz Painting
5.0(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paz painting was excellent. They did a great job with some repairs to rotten fascia boards and then painted our entire two story house. Quality of the job was very good and Paz painting was very professional and easy to work with. Price was also very competitive as compared with two other quotes we got."
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+32

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting Raleigh Durham Triangle
4.8(
378
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Five Star painted the main interior space of our house including white ceiling, almost all trim and doors and the walls. Great quality paint, excellent application and completed in less then 2 days. Everyone involved wore a mask. Got get advice on how to deal with our front door whose original stain had badly faded. Fair price."
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
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Exterior Painting

+66

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Xtreme Painting LLC
4.7(
37
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Xtreme painting was fabulous to work with! Friendly, communicative and efficient they power washed our wheelchair ramp, repaired the rotting wood and repainted it with expert skill. Will definitely be using them for future work- highly recommend!"
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+25

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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All-Pro Painting
4.5(
56
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been very pleased to find All-Pro Painting, Cary NC for the painting of our home.

From first contact, Justin returned our calls promptly or texted if that was not possible.  We appreciated his willingness to meet with us as quickly as possible for an estimate (including a second one after we had additional thoughts) and likewise sought to accommodate our somewhat tight scheduling needs.  Justin's upbeat personality made it easy to ask questions, express concerns and ultimately feel confident in our choices.

The men that actually painted the house were friendly and their work was professional, organized and efficient.   Our job started within the window originally planned ( again, Justin kept us well informed through clear communication), and the men worked  to finish on time, leaving the house clean and good condition, replacing blinds, etc that they had removed for the painting.

I feel confident in recommending All-Pro Painting, Cary NC to others and to having them return to my home if needed.











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Exterior Painting
Apex House
Cary House
Cary House
Apartments

+9

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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D Silva’s Painting LLC
5.0(
31
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great Professional. Dependable and would hire them again. Covered floors and sanded primed with 2 Coates of paint all completed full interior in 2 days Beautiful work Highest recommendation"
Interior Painting Project
Play House
Whole House Interior Painting Project
Back Deck after Pressure Wash and Before Stain
Interior Painting Project

+35

Response time4 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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The Painting Company, Inc.
4.9(
33
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jamal and his crew were so easy to work with! Jamal saved the day when the paint supplier sent the wrong color paint for some accents, he knew the vision I had and sorted it out with the paint supplier - that's the kind of team you want painting your house! Very detail oriented, kind, and fast. Highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Express Yourself Paint
4.5(
354
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeromy from Express Yourself arrived on time. He had a positive attitude and went to work! He did a good job smoothing out the imperfections in the walls and ceiling. He made sure that we were completely satisfied with all the painting before he left."
Residential Exterior
Dining Room Interior
Deck
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+59

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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International Painting Light Construction & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
27
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We’ve used International Painting several times over the years and they always deliver excellent, high quality results on time and on budget. Last week they power washed our house, deck, and driveway; painted the foundation; stained the deck; resealed the driveway; and repainted front entrance. We’re delighted that our 30-year old home looks brand new! Fermin and his team are prompt, polite, and professional. Fermin shared his insurance without asking and the team cleaned up every day. We’re extremely happy and will use International Painting again in the future for some interior work."
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+59

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Wake Forest, NC

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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