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Avatar for Resolution Painting
Resolution Painting
5.0(
29
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+18 more

Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Antonio and his crew did a fabulous job. The priming and painting were meticulous and the finished product looks great. They took care in scraping the old paint where needed, and did a very professional paint job. Would highly recommend Resolution Painting and will certainly use them again on my next painting job."
Interior painting
Exterior painting house
Wall
Deck
Whole house

+60

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Let's Roll Painting
4.8(
63
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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 Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience from receiving quote to revising estimates to getting the job done. Quality was excellent and professional. There were a few places where paint had gotten onto our wood trim and they were able to get it cleaned up immediately. Only area for improvement was estimating how much paint was needed. We had to make 3 trips to the paint store over 2 days because they kept needing more paint!"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
403
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For BusinessExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+13 more

Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilber's Painting was able to rehab the townhouse in an adequate amount of time. He knew that special paint needed to be applied to block odors and stains, before new paint could be applied to the walls and ceiling. He fixed ceilings with water damage and repaired drywall. He worked diligently and the rehab was very successful. I highly recommend Wilber's Painting."
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+166

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Best Century Painting
Best Century Painting
4.9(
30
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Best Century Painting did an outstanding time. Quote for service on Tuesday for service on Wednesday. Painters repaired drywall in basement from a toilet leak and painted the area. Paint matched well and work was of excellent quality. I would hire them again."
OUTDOOR SIDING PAINT
FASCIA BOARD PAINT
EXTERIOR SIDING JOB
PILLARS AND DECK
FASCIA AND WINDOW

+32

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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VA Painting LLC
5.0(
21
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Va Painting LLC is an outstanding contractor Abdul Ahmadi was the only company from the list to come out and inspect the job site and define the requirements with me. He gave me a reasonable quote and provided a digital contract at the same time. He prepped the job area to ensure no paint dripped on the rock base of the mailbox podium and mounted the mail box and house numbers. All the HOA requirements were met for street side mailbox appearance and mounting. This is a trust worthy and diligent contractor with great respect for the client. Put VA painting as first to call for any painting job."
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Gary Hill

+46

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FAQs for painting projects in Bristow, VA

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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