Serving Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
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Emergency services offered
"Derek was wonderful!!! Professional, came on time and painting was great!!!"
+19
Serving Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Offers commercial services
"This is a great local painting company good to work with .They powerwashed our church roof and painted in one day"
Serving Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"MKS Painting was prompt and finished painting my ceilings in a timely manner. They did a good job and I would hire him again."
+22
Serving Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My husband and I needed some interior painting done on our home. We reached out to Sam at Pittenger Painting. He provided us with a quote and was able to accommodate our request to have the work done prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. Steve and Omar did a fantastic job. They were respectful of our home and were very personable and pleasant to speak with each day of the project. I highly recommend Pittenger Painting. Lori Lochetto"
+32
Serving Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
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Credit card accepted
"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 Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I needed to make sure my apartment was in tip top shape before moving out to get my security deposit back. Nonetheless David did a fantastic job painting in an efficient and clean manner. He gave me no issues at all and was very helpful in helping me color match the previous paint on the wall. I would recommend David to anyone in need of some work around the house. He does not disappoint!!"
+38
Serving Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1982
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Ken was very prompt to show up and give estimate. He put us on his schedule and did our project the next week. Very happy with the drywall repairs and painting. David Parson"
+38
Serving Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Juan and his team did outstanding job painting the exterior of my Victorian Queen Ann style home. Very professional. Thank you Juan & team. Well done."
+115
Serving Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"A small team came out and painted all the open areas of the house. They worked with me on small details and even accepted change orders. I would definitely hire them again."
+20
Serving Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I needed my deck re-stained. The process was really easy. They came out and inspected the deck. We reviewed color options and found something that matched my requirements. They had had an opening later that week, but I had to push back the date due my own availability. The deck was finished after a couple of hours, everything was cleaned up, nothing left for me to do. Overall the work and experience was very professional and would recommend."
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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