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Avatar for WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
4.9(
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+6 more

Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wow painted the interior of my home. They did an outstanding job and we can see the quality in their work. It looks great!!!"
Kitchen
4
Interior Roof
Interior ceiling painting
Interior ceiling painting

+50

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting of Montgomery County
4.8(
90
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+2 more

Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kenny and his team did an exceptional job painting a few rooms and walls in a new house my family and I are moving into. The painting project consisted of 3 rooms and an accent wall. His team arrived promptly and got right to work. Overall, extremely satisfied with the finished product, quality of work, and price. I would consider hiring them again for their services on future projects."
Nook/Office
Family Room
Family Room
Sitting Room
Kitchen Remodel

+21

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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LANE & SONS PAINTING, INC.
4.9(
53
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job by Lane & Sons. Drywall repair is so well done as well as interior and exterior painting. Would definitely have this company again if needed. Very pleased!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advancepro llc
5.0(
84
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose and his team were on time on the scheduled day. He made worthwhile suggestions which we accepted. He was done in two days as promised. Work was done professionally and looked beautiful when finished. Advance Pro is my painter of choice and my first call on all painting projects."
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+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Monsan Painting
5.0(
16
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis replaced 10 boards on our deck and Luis did a fantastic job! He was on time, very professional, cleaned up the old debris and did a high-quality job. He has maintained our deck for many years and always does great work. We highly recommend him for board replacement, stain, staining, and painting."
Painting steps
Painting steps
Painting steps
Bedroom
Bedroom

+15

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sheldon & Sons Inc
4.6(
317
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+18 more

Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The painter’s showed up promptly and were very professional. They finished the job ahead of schedule and made a requested upgrade while they were here without a fuss. I will definitely use them for my next paint project!"
Interior Painting of Living Room - After
Interior Painting of Hallway / Stairs- After
We offer Cabinet Painting at Sheldon & Sons as well!
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+111

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Continental Home Improvements
5.0(
23
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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 Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marvin from Continental Home Improvements did a great job! He sanded drywall, painted almost the entire house and wallpapered the kitchen. He also sanded and painted the kitchen cabinets. It looks so nice. Marvin was punctual, professional and a pleasure to do business. I would definitely use him for any project I needed done."
Wood conditioning for durability!
A VERY REWARDED PROJECT!
Wood treatment
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kris' Painting Service Inc
4.4(
39
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+16 more

Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have a single family home, with a walkout basement. I had Kris Painting repaint 21 windows, with two sliding glass doors with aluminum trim. They sanded, scraped, primed, and painted all windows and doors."
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+43

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Avatar for E & I Painting Contractors, Inc
E & I Painting Contractors, Inc
5.0(
15
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional , courteous and paid attention to detail , I would definitely recommend this company for your painting needs"
Exterior Painting
Finish Product
Floor Refinishing
Floor Refinishing
Floor Refinishing

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D & L Enterprises
4.3(
173
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+12 more

Serving Frederick, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Painting fine, easy to work with"
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+7

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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FAQs for painting projects in Frederick, 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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