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Broad Road Services
5.0(
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving East Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe & his associate were exceptional! They repaired the drywall in our bedroom and painted, It looks brand new. They were so pleasant and they cleaned everything up before they left. And, truly, they went above and beyond what needed to be done. I highly recommend Broad Road Service. Great service, excellent work. Call Joe, you won't be disappointed."
New bath
Cottage exterior
Cabin Ceiling
Midway
New color

+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Romeo's Service
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving East Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had an excellent experience and would hire him again. Punctual and excellent communication before, during, and after job was complete. He has a wide variety of skills and will hire him for additional things needed done around house. Crew was friendly and respectful and cost of jobs were affordable and realistic . Excellent cleanup at end of job as well. Definitely worth rehiring."
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - General Project
Landscaping Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Interior Project

+66

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CNY Gutter Cleaning and Home Repair
4.8(
27
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving East Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Responsive to my inquiries as we coordinated a date and time to clean my gutters. Provided before and after photos and let me know when they arrived and departed. So pleased by the outcome and the customer service. Thank you. I would strongly recommend their service."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brandon Arno
5.0(
6
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving East Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, detail oriented to the point of offering ideas and letting me decide without any pressure. He worked as if it was his own deck. He did the job with skill and didn't waste my time or his. Outstanding experience work experience working with Brandon. Will hire him again in the future for a kitchen remodel without hesitation!"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement

+51

Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in East Syracuse, NY

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 East Syracuse, NY homeowners’ guide to painting services

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