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Shining Star Painting and Remodeling
4.9(
147
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We also had Shining Star install vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire house and do some finish carpentry. The team tore out and disposed of our original flooring, installed the new flooring, repaired all ceilings and walls, painted all ceilings and walls, painted all interior doors, painted our kitchen cabinets, installed new cabinet hardware, and did some finish carpentry. Their floor install and painting are very precise. The team was at the house everyday before or at 8:00 a.m. and didn't wrap up until 5:30 or later every day. Everyone was efficient, reliable, skilled, and friendly. Pablo, the owner, clearly takes pride in the work he and his team deliver. His fees are fair and worth every penny. I am personally thrilled with the wall repair/prep that was done before the paint was applied. It looks like we have new walls! We will most definitely have Shining Star back. You won't regret hiring them!"
BEFORE; Paint kiitchen cabinets/ remodel
BEFORE; Kitchen Cabinet
After- Kitchen cabinet
After- Kitchen cabinet
Deck rebuild.

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Husky Design Painting
5.0(
19
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We requested a quote from Husky Painting to stain our deck. Doug was prompt with replying and scheduling an appointment to see the project. He was personable and knowledgeable and his quote was reasonable. Doug's work was well organized.,very neat and detailed, We were very pleased with the results, the deck looks great !"
New Kitchen complete remodeling
Compilation of some of my latest interior projects
Before
Exterior work
Facebook page reviews

+416

Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
160
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
BEFORE
AFTER
Before
After
Before

+17

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Premier Painting
4.7(
55
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Premier Painting was great. Pete has done two projects for me in the past few years. He did all the trim on my main home three years ago (siding itself is vinyl), looks great and has held up great. This summer he did the entire pool house, lots of prep, trim and cedar siding. Super happy with how it came out and how quickly he was able to get the job completed. All this and he is very competitive with pricing."
Recent interior painting
Recent interior painting
Recent interior painting
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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KLS Painting and Tiling
4.9(
62
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very happy with the quality of the paint job that Silas Silva of KLS Painting company performed. He proved to be an excellent choice among 5 other pros who sent the quotes. He was hired for painting exterior of my house and fences. I was especially impressed with how he and his crew meticulously scrapping, sanding &oil primer of all of the imperfection of the existing shingles, replacing and repairing any areas need to be done before the paint job and the result was like I got a brand new house. My house can be considered big enough and aged so the work was very time consuming and thanks to KLS painting professionals. I strongly recommend KLS painting to anyone who needs quality & afforable painting job."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paintworks By Dennis, LLC
5.0(
69
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dennis is prompt, extremely honest with a very high level of integrity. I have worked with in a number of occasions â had the house painted in multiple projects and would hire him again in a heartbeat."
 bedroom
 DINING ROOM
 BEFORE FAUX FINISH
 BEFORE GRASSCLOTH WALLPAPER
 EXTERIOR,CHURCH DOORS

+127

Response time10 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
RES Painting, LLC
4.8(
66
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys are THE BEST!!! We hired them for a fairly big interior paint job (+1700 sq ft + ceilings). On personal level, they are out-going, friendly and funny. They work well as a team. Ryan came in with a well-thought-through plan of how the job would go, day-by-day...and they stuck to it. The estimate was VERY reasonable, compared to another outfit. (Those other guys started off at nearly twice the price, came down twice (still unable to match RES), and then, when I called them back as courtesy to let them know we weren't going with them, they said "we could have beaten that price and your guys will probably just throw paint around and do a lousy job"...BOY WERE THEY WRONG!) RES gave us enough coats to cover a pretty bad initial painting provided by out building contractor with, by far, better paint. They took great pride in the quality of their labor and it shows in their cut lines. It looks like they were done with very accurate taping, but it was all done by hand...a couple of guys who really know their craft and take the time to make sure they are providing the customer with "the service we deserve." But honestly, I'm not sure that's solely the reason...these guys are self-driven to make sure the job is something THEY can be proud of...and, as noted before, it shows. It took a full week and each night, the house was totally usable and CLEAN!!!...again a feature/service they take pride in. Unfortunately for those looking to have an interior done during the "summer" (Apr to about Oct) you're going to have to wait for these gents...and it'll be well worth the wait!...because they switch over exteriors then and, from what they said, they're booking up interiors for next "winter" already. So plan ahead, give them a shot, and I'll bet you'll be as impressed as we are."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Missi Painting
4.9(
37
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Missi Painting did a phenomenal job staining our log home and gararge. I received a quote August 20th and they started the job Sept 8th and finished on the 10th. Hard workers and very professional!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Urbano Painting, Inc.
4.9(
24
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Urbano Painting to paint an entire two bedroom apartment. In under two days, the work was completed. They did a great job and I am very satisfied. They beat five other companies on pricing and do great quality work. I will be hiring them from here on out, for any painting job. Thank you!"
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+24

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Amherst, NH

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.

The Amherst, NH homeowners’ guide to painting services

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