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T C B Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+2 more

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Terry and his crew were very professional from the estimate to the last minute they spent in my home. They used quality paint, I know this because there was no horrible paint smell after the job was completed. Speaking of completed, they completed the job in one day. I am very impressed."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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STAR PAINTERS LLC
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish it was a great experience to work with Star Painters. Demir did a walk through on Sunday and by Tuesday we had signed the quote and agreed on a starting date the Monday after. First day was prep day and the following 3 days they painted 5 rooms (all different colors) and trim. They put down plastic throughout to prevent paint spatter. Like I mentioned a great experience. I will hire them again."
Painting - Interior Project
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Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+95

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Affordable Painting Services
4.7(
46
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"James is a true craftsman; his workmanship and professionalism are outstanding. The room he painted for us turned out beautifully, and he also did excellent work on patching and priming two other ceilings for us. James was prompt, courteous, supportive, and very fair with his pricing. He gave us the best estimate that we had received and then - to my astonishment - reduced the agreed-upon price when some of the work took less time than he expected. I would strongly recommend James and Affordable Painting to anyone."
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+5

Response time7 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Supreme Painting and Maintenance
4.8(
53
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Floyd and his team were absolutely great. We hired him for an interior paint job. He was timely, professional, and did an amazing job. We will be using Supreme Painting and Maintenance again in the Spring to perform power-washing services on my house. With this experience, Supreme Painting and Maintenance will be my go-to company for my home needs moving forward!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Challenger Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Challenger Construction did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. Extensive trim repair was performed and the quality of the carpentry was excellent. The crew worked hard and paid attention to every detail."
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+101

Response time11 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ambrocio's Painting
4.7(
43
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"I hired Ambrocio's to paint our barn following a roofing and repair job. They completed in job in 4 days, pressure washing the entire structure, staining the siding and painting all the trim. They did a thorough job, were fairly neat on the job site, and the barn looked brand new after the job. A couple of problem areas were also brought to my attention so I could address them as needed in the future. I would happily hire them again."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Danilo Painting
4.7(
155
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Danilo Painting called within a minute of my request at HomeAdvisor. We texted about the job and he replied promptly and set up an appointment for the next day. They arrived on time, did an amazing job, far exceeding our expectations! Fabulous job!!! Will be happy to use them again! Great work!"
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Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Waterbury, 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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