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USA Custom Painting LLC
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would highly recommend them. They painted the exterior of my house and it looks amazing. They were very professional and always showed up. If your looking for someone to paint I would definitely go with these guys."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Something New Painting and Renovation, LLC
4.8(
118
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My walls are now smooth and just like new after being repaired and painted. One of the painters repaired and painted my front door which is now flawless. This saved me the expense from having to purchase a new door. Also, the painters were always punctual, courteous, and respectful. I now have a new home since the painting and will be calling them back for additional painting in the future."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Alejandro construction services Inc
5.0(
58
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It was like night and day. When the light hit the walls with color. Boom. The Painting project was excellent. I would work with this company again and refer to friends and family. Also, did my floors. I am very please."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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AM Painting, LLC
4.3(
15
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My wife and I knew we were going to hire Antonio and AM Painting within minutes of meeting him for our quote. He was very engaged and even gave us recommendations on how we should go about completing our project. After we hired AM Painting, they were very responsive to questions and the communication was excellent throughout the entire process. The crew came in, did an amazing job, and was very professional. We have found our painting company for every job that comes up, I highly recommend hiring AM Painting. Thank you Antonio, it was a pleasure to work with you, you and your team did an amazing job."
Before the Handrails
Before Any Drywall
The Post Installation
Drywall Installation: Framing and Insualtion
Posts Installed

+29

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Calderon's Painting
3.9(
19
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Detroit, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Great service through the whole process (quotation, agreement, quality of work and on schedule). Calderon's team took care of fixing and repairing any item which was needed, to asure a great looking job. Definitely recommend them for any interior or exterior job."
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molding design
Refinishing drywall,primer and paint
Refinishing drywall,primer and paint
Refinishing drywall,primer and paint

+15

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Detroit, MI

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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