Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Interior painting for living room, dining room and hallways"
+16
Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Thank you Grant, for your services. An excellent paint job, we are getting a lot of compliments. Great company, prompt and fast. Michelle"
+21
Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Lane and Sons Painting did a great job finishing the drywall, sanding, priming, and painting my unfinished garage. They showed up on time and worked hard. Also, pricing was fair. Would highly recommend Lane and Sons Painting and would use them again."
Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Jose and his crew were wonderful to work with. They were very professional and finished the job in 3 days (7 rooms and 2 hallways), walls, ceilings and trim. They made sure the job was done to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Advancepro for any painting job."
+11
Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I ran into the boss of this paint company on my birthday in a paint shop and that was my best present of the day! This company with the very nice boss did it all!, exterior painting, interior painting, cleaning, deck staining, patching walls, garage floor painting, ceiling painting and taking note of special requests and details. Best experience with this company I had for a long time."
Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We have used Monzon Painting for years. Luis is very professional, easy to work with and the work is fantastic! We will continue to use Monzon for all our painting needs. I would recommend Luis for any painting projects."
+15
Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1972
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"exterior wood and interior window (wood) patio - neat, cleaned up when the painting was complete - very good - painters were very nice to work with"
+111
Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Painting fine, easy to work with"
+7
Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"I have hired Donn several times over the past 15 years. He has painted several rooms, foyers, and entire houses (interior) for me. Donn does impeccable work. His attention to detail is impressive and you just don’t get this kind of quality and service these days. Donn assesses the job, and gets to work. He is clean efficient and professional. If you need quality paint work done, Donn is your guy."
Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
Free estimates
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."
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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