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Avatar for Affordable Weaver Painting
Affordable Weaver Painting
4.7(
416
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They didn't really pay attention to detail. They slept paint on outlets door knobs window sills that another company had to clean or clear the paint so that I could open the windows lock doors and to use the outlets. They also recommended me to purchase an enormous amount of paint that I never used."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for David Docherty Contracting
David Docherty Contracting
4.8(
251
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend Dave and his son, Dave, because they did fantastic work for us. They power washed, repaired, and stained our deck and brought it back to life. They also repaired and painted some trim on the front of the house. They notified us in advance of their arrival, and they showed up on time every day. The prices were very reasonable and all work was top notch. Plus, they are really nice guys and that's important when anyone is working at our house. We will call them for future jobs."
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EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING
EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING

+99

Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Steve Driscoll Painting, LLC
Steve Driscoll Painting, LLC
4.7(
117
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"?????????? We couldn?t be happier with the work Steve Driscoll Painting did in our home. The paint job was absolutely impeccable?clean, precise, and clearly done the right way. Steve and his team take real pride in their work, and it shows in every detail. You can truly see the care and craftsmanship, and we?re reminded of it every day. Thank you, Steve, for what you?ve created in our home. Awesome job all around!"
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+13

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Kiefer’s Custom Painting LLC
Kiefer’s Custom Painting LLC
5.0(
9
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

"Kiefer custom painting has painted two homes for me. They have been quick, affordable, and have delivered quality product by transforming the inside of my home. Both times kiefer custom painting was up against an old house with a lot of finish work to make the walls look new again. They completed the task and worked around my family needs and pets. Call them whenever you need any interior or exterior paint projects. 10/10"
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Shawn's Painting Services, LLC
Shawn's Painting Services, LLC
4.5(
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I searched on Angie’s List for a painter, and hired Shawn at the last minute. He did an amazing job. Shawn‘s work is neat cleaned up. His mess was on time and very professional and personal and I will hire Shawn again to do some more painting inside my home. I had my front door painted and my outside wood trim.. Shawn was very patient, very professional, did an excellent job. Shawn did an amazing job. The color looks great!. The sun beams right on my front door , so it’s refreshing to see the bright color again. onto my front door. Thank you Shawn!!!"
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+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by55%of homeowners
Avatar for Services Star Painters
Services Star Painters
5.0(
4
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to Service Star Painters! We are on a mission to make your painting project a simple task, and to serve you well through the entire process. We strive to be a painting company that you can rely on to show up on time, get the job done right, and to stand behind our work. We work hard to make your project affordable and fit within your budget, while providing you with quality, professional workmanship. So Leave it to the Pro's, and Let's Get It Done! \n"Reliable Service. Proven Quality. It's How We Roll..."\nSchedule your FREE Estimate today! \nhttps://servicestarpainters.com/west-chester/

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FAQs for painting projects in Swarthmore, PA

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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