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Gonti Painting Services, LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+2 more

Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

"We highly recommend Gonti Painting. They were neat, clean and true to their word about when the project would begin and when the painters would arrive each day. The finished project was beautiful and we look forward to hiring Gonti Painting for future projects."
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James Painting, LLC
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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Challenger Construction, LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leandro and his crew did a great job staining my house and painting the trim. The crew showed up when they said they would and came everyday (weather permitting) until the job was finished. His price was very fair for the work performed. Most importantly, Leandro returned all my emails within minutes. Highly recommend.."
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FAQs for painting projects in Bridgeport, 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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