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Erivan Da Silva Painting
4.8(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Erivan and his team were super responsive and responsible and great to work with. They did really high quality work for us, and I loved the result. They have been painting for years, and were referred to me from a friend who had them paint his historic Somerville home with many details. The team was always on time, and they were great problem solvers when things inevitably came up (we ran out of paint, for example). I was also impressed that they painted all the trim perfectly without painters tape :) Their work included doing some light spackling of wall cracks, and removal of shades before they started. Finally, they were super fast!"
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+846

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Keane Painting
5.0(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I am completely delighted with the work that Barry and Keane Painting did! It was fast, reasonably priced, and the end result was fantastic. I would definitely recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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High Definition Painting Inc
4.9(
87
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would high recommend high definition painting services. Excellent and professional painting and customer service. Clean and fast service while delivering high quality work."
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+32

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Olde England Painting
5.0(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his team were extremely professional, meticulous, easy to work with, and kind. They arrived early each day, put in long hours, and paid attention to details that even I had not noticed! They went above and beyond to make our house look like a brand new home— from carefully caulking cracks, painting window shutters and the garage and front door columns too. Paul checked in with questions along the way that showed how conscientious he is— from painting an exterior AC unit (an eyesore previously) to the exterior foundational wall color selection and even removing gunk around a basement window— he took his time and the work was thorough and beautiful. We requested that he strip paint from one of the columns holding up our deck to match the other columns and the result is amazing— looks exactly like the others. On top of all this, the team got the job done in great time! Not at all rushed but impressively efficient. I can't recommend Olde English Painting enough. All our neighbors keep saying our house looks so beautiful!"
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+4

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
160
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was performed exactly as discussed and agreed to (match existing paint colors) at estimated cost. Start was delayed at our request due to high heat and humidity, with no complaints. Work was further delayed through no fault of Arch Painting due to continuous wet weather. Once a good weather window finally occurred, the work was performed quickly with no impact on us. We were totally satisfied with the quality of the work and the finished product."
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+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Supreme Painters Inc
4.9(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Supreme Painting did an awesome job and in less time than originally estimated. They were also easy to communicate with, professional, and responsive. I would hire them again in the future."
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+52

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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North Shore Painting
4.8(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"EXCELLENT!! I could not be more pleased. Peter and his staff were wonderful to work with. From my first inquiry to get an estimate, to the final payment, they were punctual, professional, friendly, and most importantly, the work done was of high quality. Peter himself is a a very easy to work with he made the entire house painting experience super easy. He kept me fully informed along the way, and he and his crew were timely both with the initial estimating process and with the entire job. They even helped with color selection for my house, and I am beyond thrilled with the final results. They did a good amount of carpentry work (fixing rotted trim, repairing clapboards, etc) and everything looks great. There was absolutely no mess at all along the way. I have already asked Peter for a quote for some interior painting. I highly recommend them based on my experience."
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+5

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
4.9(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire staff, from office to carpenters and painters were very professional and completely thorough in their work! Very pleased with the results. I wish I hired them 3 paint jobs ago!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Evolution Painting Company, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Evolution Painting. We had carpentry work that needed to be done as well as staining the house. When a couple of unforeseen items popped up, they were taken care of as well. Each day, when they left you would never know they were there...excellent clean-up. My house looks great!"
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FAQs for painting projects in Allston, MA

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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