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True North Roofing
5.0(
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Serving Abbot, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guy's were amazingly efficient and prompt and clean. The owner talked to me a bunch of times made sure that we were getting everything we needed. They nailed their quote and everything went off without a hitch."
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Edes Helping Hands
4.7(
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Serving Abbot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mr Edes did a couple odd jobs, he was very professional, reasonable priced for the jobs he did. His attention to detail is unreal. I highly recommend him. He painted my kitchen, and cleaned up and put back everything. Outside he tore down an old deck and built me a new set of stairs. Not even a nail left behind."
Edes Helping Hands
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Distinctive Painting
5.0(
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Serving Abbot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"We hired this company to paint our daughters bedroom. The service was timely and tidy and the ceiling and the walls look perfect! We will be looking to hire this business again for another larger painting project we have coming up."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nadeau & Son Painting
4.9(
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Serving Abbot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are so pleased with our newly painted kitchen and living room. Joe Nadeau has done quality work for us. His attention to detail is exceptional. He is punctual, communicates well, and he gave us a great estimate for this project. I would definitely hire him again and recommend him highly."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hughes Painting
5.0(
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Serving Abbot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are so pleased with the work that Dan and his son did for us. He does superb work at a fair price. He communicates very well and is great to work with. He is also wonderfully reliable. We signed him up for several other big projects in the Spring. Best painter we have had, and we have had a lot of them."
Hughes Painting
Response time7 hrs
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Bangor painting and flooring
4.0(
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Serving Abbot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired terry Barnes to do a couple things make a deck stain and paint, we needed the cabinets. Painted as well as the kitchen walls . Very professional his time management was very good,"
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Abbot, ME

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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