Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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"They did a really good job painting all our walls and ceilings.Reliable, good pricing and great quality work. We highly recommend Chavez Painting & Construction LLC, we would use them again on our future home projects."
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Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"They did a wonderful job. We have used Wilber’s Painting for multiple projects."
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Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"Marvin and crew did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. They scraped the old paint and painted several layers to make sure completely covered. They even repaired some rotten wood at chimney. I would highly recommend.continental home improvements!"
Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
"Ended doin a great job on painting/staining my porch, highly recommended."
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Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Chavez Painting and General Construction did an excellent job painting our bedroom and fixed the cracks in the crown molding! As it turns out, one of our gutters was clogged. Chavez came to our home the next day and cleaned all of our gutters. Great job! Would hire him again!"
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Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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"We had Phil from Rafferty Painting here for the last 1.5 days. He made a 5 sided angular box around a fire sprinkler head, covered it with drywall and painted it to perfectly match the wall. He then fixed cracks in the ceiling and painted it to match.(others said it couldn't be matched). He arrived on time, cleaned up after himself and was very friendly and courteous. The final price was comparable to estimates from other contractors and we are happy with his work. I don't know about the other painters/carpenters at Rafferty but I would definitely recommend Phil."
Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Excellent service. I had a bedroom and hallway painted and Juan even installed a new dimmable light fixture in the bedroom. I was going to hire someone else to assist with the light fixture and Juan was able to do it easily. Painter and a handyman! I’m very happy with the results."
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Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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With over 6 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We provide professional services at affordable prices and no job is too big or small. We look forward to earning your business! Contact us for a consultation and lets get started!
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Serving La Plata, MD and surrounding areas
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Locally-owned business offering home improvement services in Maryland. We are licensed and insured. If you need to have any home improvement needs we will be there to service them for you. English and Spanish.
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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