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T C B Painting
5.0(
19
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+2 more

Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Very very professional. The quality of the work was superb. There is differences in the quality of painting and TCB is top notch. A lot of attention to detail which is especially evident I painting. All I can say say is that they are a very talented and professional contractor. I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Affordable Painting Services
4.7(
46
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had all my cielings painted. They did a clean and beautiful job. There were 5 cielings and they finished in 1 day. Excellent job. I would defenitely reccomend this company,"
Exterior
Target Optical Store
After Repair
Taarget optical Store
Before Repair

+5

Response time7 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mark Anthony Painting, LLC
4.7(
168
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark did a great job with our project! Mark was very professional, communicated well, and went above and beyond with all of our painting requests."
Finished Master Bedroom
Prep and Paint of Living Room Wall
Built-In Bookcase
Cutting In Kitchen Wall
Finished Kitchen Wall

+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A M Painting
4.9(
15
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was such a pleasure to work with Anthony. He was on time, communicated effectively and knows his craft. I highly recommend his business for painting or staining services."
Cabinets in Southington
Cabinets in Southington
Cabinets in Southington
Cabinets in Southington
Wallpaper removal

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NHV Painters
4.9(
96
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+9 more

Serving Wallingford, 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"
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Cabinet Refinishing
Commercial Painting
Painters In Action!

+118

Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Supreme Painting and Maintenance
4.8(
53
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Floyd and his team were absolutely great. We hired him for an interior paint job. He was timely, professional, and did an amazing job. We will be using Supreme Painting and Maintenance again in the Spring to perform power-washing services on my house. With this experience, Supreme Painting and Maintenance will be my go-to company for my home needs moving forward!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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General Painting and Decorating, LLC
4.6(
68
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job painting the exterior of our house. Very prompt, professional and efficient. Recommend very highly."
Exterior Painting
Deck Stain
Exterior House
Yard Sign
Exterior

+122

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Challenger Construction, LLC
4.8(
100
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called for a quote when shopping around for my exterior paint/stain project. Leoâ s price was competitive but I ultimately went with another company since I had received their quote first. That was a mistake. I called Leo to see if he had availability to come look at fixing the job that the first company started. The first company had failed to sand any of the trim and the paint was immediately peeling after day 1. Leo came right out, looked at the job once more and his team started the next day. They took their time and did a great job with the prep work and fixing what the first company had done. This was not a three day project like the first company was aiming for. They really took their time and did it correctly. He also guided me in selecting which colors should be used in certain areas. My home looks brand new. I would recommend Challenger Construction for any and all painting needs."
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1
1
Trumbull job

+101

Response time11 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ambrocio's Painting
4.7(
43
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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 Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Baldo Ambrocio has been working for us for several years and we have never been disappointed. He is a hard worker, does quality work and shows up on time. He recently replaced part of our wrap-around deck, taking out rotted wood and reinforcing it, then putting on new wood, staining and painting. He also replaced rotted railings and repainted them. We are very pleased with the results and have just hired him again to power-wash the house."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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REIPRO PAINTING LLC
5.0(
33
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job! The painting looks perfect, and I?m very happy with the results. Highly recommended!"
Deck Staining & Painting
Exterior Door Painting
Exterior Door Painting
Exterior Door Painting
Exterior Door Painting

+17

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FAQs for painting projects in Wallingford, 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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