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Vivid Colors Painting & Restoration
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+18 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did an excellent job. We were very satisfied. They did a good job cleaning up. They were very polite and friendly. They even put the pictures back on the wall and the stuff above the cabinets and we would definitely recommend them."
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+27

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TC Son's Drywall LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+8 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The final look was absolutely beautiful. A certain color i picked didn’t look how i expected it to & they were more than willing to paint over and redo that section with a different color of my choice. Everyone was very respectful & professional. I will be calling back for more inside work!"
Drywall
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
76
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+10 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano Construction did a great job repairing and replacing old basement stairs. They corrected work that was incorrectly done. I was very impressed with the workmanship and efficiency. The job was completed on time.They cleaned up and gave me nice spce. I can recommend without reservation."
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ed Evans Contracting
5.0(
28
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Metal Roofing - PaintMetal Roofing - Paint- For BusinessPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Impressed from beginning to end! This family owned 5star team handled a much needed repair to wooden fence and gate replacing warped boards and rusted hardware on gate, pressure washed and stained the deck and much needed repairs to rotting wood repaired and painted closed gaps in the wood at my French doors and painted like new! kudos for dealing with a difficult neighbor and did a service for free, leaving me speechless to the integrity and ethic! Over the moon with my deck and fence thanks you!"
New Shed Roof
New Shed Roof
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Screen porch room
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eder Painting LLC
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+6 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a great experience with this company! Their paint work exceeded my expectations — everything was done with incredible attention to detail and looked absolutely perfect. The entire team was very professional, friendly, and easy to work with. They completed the job much faster than I expected, but the quality was never compromised. I was extremely pleased with the final result and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality painting work."
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+18

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FAQs for painting projects in Dover, DE

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.

The Dover, DE homeowners’ guide to painting services

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