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Top-Rated Painters in Kensington - Updated Nov 2026

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 Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Wow 1 Day for 2 separate projects and each one was high quality work with professional service and communications. The first was after we had a flood and needed to get our basement painted after water remediation. The second time we use the company to repaint our entire house. They were great helping with color consultations. We let our kids have some say over there rooms but the company was great in helping with that process. They also helped us be selective about trim and doors that didn't need to repainted to keep us on budget. I would recommend this company without reservation."
Kitchen
4
Interior Roof
Interior ceiling painting
Interior ceiling painting

+50

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A.W. Painting
4.9(
104
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+3 more

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"You won't regret hiring AW Painting. We hired Carlos to paint our exterior brick and siding. What an amazing transformation. (I wish I could upload photos for you to see). Carlos was a good communicator, with fair pricing and a professional and careful crew. He wants customers to be satisfied with the job and made sure we were satisfied with the finished job. We highly recommend AW Painting."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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J.H Painting Services
5.0(
25
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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 Kensington, 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%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Perfect Painters
4.4(
78
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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 Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is awesome! They painted my house inside and out flawlessly! They also installed gorgeous vinyl plank flooring and carpet. I can’t say enough about the quality of the work! Workers were great and very efficient. The only glitz was in communication and that was partially because I’m difficult to reach. Would definitely give them a high recommendation!"
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+16

Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Daza Painting Company, Inc.
4.9(
52
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very professional and high quality staining and painting, completed on time. Proposal and communications were excellent. Took extra care to make it a good customer experience. Would definitely hire again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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D. Fuentes Painting
4.6(
107
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+10 more

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edward and his team did a fantastic job staining our new hybrid deck and painting the front porch! They worked meticulously to tape around all the composite wood before staining the deck. It was a significant amount of work at a very reasonable price. Edward also returned to the house to touch up a few spots after the team was finished. Lastly, he was very flexible with the timing of the project, as we had to push the start date back a bit when something came up. Weâ d highly recommend D. Fuentes Painting for any painting or staining project!"
Residential Paint
Kitchen 2
Kitchen 1
Living room/Dining
Hall Bath

+5

Response time2 days
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Emerald Painting & Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
8
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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 Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Emerald Painting. Roland was incredibly responsive and helpful with suggestions. His crew was professional, efficient, and skilled. We love the finished product - new exterior paint on a brick row house, repaired and painted concrete steps and porch, painted steel rail, and stained wooden deck. I will hire Roland and Emerald Painting for all similar future projects."
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+4

Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Kensington, 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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