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J & S Painting Plus Inc
4.7(
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent Job! J&S Painting Plus Incorporated and his crew painted the exterior of our house. They did an amazing job! The business owner, office staff, and painters are professional, courteous, and friendly. The painters arrived every day at the same time and were very apologetic if the weather was not acceptable for them to paint on any given day. They also would keep us informed of the project status. We were very happy and satisfied with the service provided. We definitely will use them again. We highly recommend them for any painting job."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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SPILOTRAS PAINTING
4.7(
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"Outstanding job by Spilatras Painting. Power washing was done in a most professional manner. This is the second time we are using this most reliable company."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Palette Pro Painting & Renovation Inc.
4.8(
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My 1995 oak cabinets were painted white and the doors and drawer faces were replaced and then painted. They look beautiful! I also had a custom cabinet built along with a kitchen island. The craftsmanship is on point! My kitchen transformation looks amazing. I would definitely recommend Palette Pro!"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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James Painting, LLC
4.6(
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Angelo and his crew were respectful, polite, responsive and honest - true professionals! They refinished 40+ years old floor, and painted several rooms after removing wall paper and paneliing. It was a significant "prep" job & they jumped right in with the right tools. The floors and rooms look absolutely amazing! They'll be back to help us with more painting. We strongly recommend James Painting to help you tackle your "finishing" jobs around the house!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Edge Painting
5.0(
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired these folks for a challenging interior job that required repair of old plaster walls and painting over very old paint. Things went well and I was happy with the work as well as the cleanliness of the overall process. I would recommend to anyone looking."
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Weston Ct
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+108

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vozzella Painting
4.9(
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Vozzella Painting stained and did wood repairs for our deck. Very highly recommended! Excellent work, clear communications, responsive to minor additional touch up requests around our home and a reasonable price, with no surprises!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Taylor Painting
4.6(
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work, great price, reliable and neat. You cannot go wrong hiring Taylor painting for painting and power washing needs. Excellent worker and totally responsible. I will be calling this company back without question."
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 Taylor painting

+51

Response time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in New Canaan, CT

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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