Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1969
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"No fuss, no mess, thorough and very capable. Most satisfactory painting job."
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Great job,for a good price, wonderful painting with attention to detail"
+118
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We couldn't have been more pleased with the quality of the service and the work that was done. General Painting is a professionally run operation; we appreciated the attention to detail that was evident from the job estimate, contract and follow through on promises. Ours is an old shingled farm house that needed the wood shingle to be stained and the trim to be painted. The prep work they did was impressive and the crew was unfailingly polite and responsive to any concerns or directives. We will be using them again for interior work in the near future!!! We whole heartedly recommend them."
+122
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Beautiful paint job. Very professional would hire them again"
+101
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Great experience with Carlos and his crew painting my 1872 Victorian in Ridgefield. They spent several days prepping and sanding the exterior down to the wood. They re-glazed windows, removed and painted the wooden-framed window screens, and removed and painted the shutters as well. There was one section of wood rot that they replaced - all while staying within budget. No surprises. We went over all the details and expectations beforehand and I could not be happier with how my house is looking now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you have a daunting paint job. My house required several extremely tall ladders and these guys were up and down like it was nothing. Great crew, great work - top notch."
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I highly recommend CRS Painting. They have done so many home improvement projects for us and every one of them has been outstanding. They painted the exterior of our raised ranch, put down a new wood floor, and painted our family room. The most recent project, in November 2025, was painting our dining room, living room, halls and a bedroom and installing and staining six doors. Their is exceptional. When they paint they move all the furniture, cover it carefully and put it back neatly. They patch all the holes in the walls and cracks in the ceilings. They pay attention to every single detail and are friendly and responsive. I will definitely hire Celso and CRS for our next home improvement job."
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Customers say: Terrific value
"I have not contacted Danilo as of yet, so my review is not a fair one. Although I am VERY pleased with Danilo's work in cleaning the gutters, However, the solution he used left stains on my window pains and I recently had all my windows cleaned professionally - Normally, I would just clean them myself, but age has deterred me from doing so. F. Calise"
+37
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Sergio and his team did an amazing job! He truly went above and beyond to complete the work quickly, leaving the space immaculate and even returning the next morning to do some touch-up work. He was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him for any painting projects!"
+3
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I have used Taurus Painting Services multiple times throughout my home’s many remodeling projects. This was a small project to paint walls and accent paint my foyer and stair risers leading to the second story. Steve communicates well and confirmed color choices and paint finishes before starting the project. He set eta’s and he and his small crew worked quietly and efficiently to complete the project as expected. All surfaces were prepped and furniture and flooring was either moved or protected. I highly recommend Taurus Painting Services for all your painting needs."
+64
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"My Pro was on time each day, protected all my floors. Great job tiling my bathroom floor and painting my bathroom. Pleasant, neat, clean. Highly 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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