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J.H Painting Services
5.0(
14
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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 Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"J.H. Painting Services did great exterior work on my home this weekend. I had exterior siding and deck power washed, front door painted, and brick foundation painted. All work was done at a high level of quality and in a timely manner. Communication for planning each of the tasks easy and reliable. Contractor arrived on time. I highly recommend for power washing and paint jobs."
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+82

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
318
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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 Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr Mendez has done countless projects in my house including interior painting and limewashing, chandelier and pendant light installation, wood panel building and installation, closet remodeling, exterior painting and deck staining, and more. He and Jose are always professional and timely. They are persistent in getting the job done right and every project they have completed in my house has been done at a high quality level. There is a reason I have gone back to them for numerous projects and recommend them to anyone in need of their own home projects. Highly recommend!"
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+83

Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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CG Custom Painting
4.4(
7
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Charles was very easygoing and easy to work with. The job was completed, within cost, as scheduled and requested. Very reasonable pricing with great results. I have several smaller projects, and CG Custom Painting has earned my business for future painting needs."
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+5

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Martinez Pro Painting LLC
Martinez Pro Painting LLC
5.0(
6
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martinez Pro Painting is the best contractor I have ever hired. Their work is flawless, crew is exceptionally accommodating and they take great pride in their work. The value received is unparalleled. No other contractor compares."
Painted steps and walls
Painted steps and walls
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Painted steps walls
Stain deck

+48

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Calix Carpentry
4.9(
62
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For BusinessPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Calix provided us with excellent and highly skilled carpentry services on multiple occasions. They’ve done several projects for us now, including replacing a bannister on our stairs (which included a new hand rail design), replacing a step on our indoor stairs as well as our gazebo outside, and designing and building a set of built-in shelves and cabinets. Carlos’s work is extremely high quality. He has excellent attention to detail and is very professional and timely. We happily and gladly recommend him for any carpentry services."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Green Gardenscape
5.0(
22
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessSpecialty Painting - Textures - For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We provide professional services at affordable prices and no job is too big or small. We look forward to earning your business! Contact us for a consultation and let’s get started!

Text now at (571) 561-4263
Garden cleaning
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+18

Response time5 hrs
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FAQs for painting projects in Cheltenham, MD

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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