Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"NW Painting did a wonderful job power washing and staining my deck with two stairways. Melissa kept me informed all through the process. It looks beautiful now!!!"
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"We had a room that had been painted with textured paint which I was going to sand down and paint over. Major PITA and messy! Renzo had a better plan to cover the textured paint, smooth it out and paint over that. Great idea so we had his team paint all our ceilings. They did a great job at a reasonable price."
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"We had a great experience with this team and would highly recommend them. They did an excellent job replacing many damaged clapboards, PVC trim, and deck boards with thorough scraping, sanding, priming, two coats of paint, and deck stain. The owner Cleuber was very responsive and communicative throughout the project."
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Brian did an awesome job at my house and gave me a great price. I recommend and will be contacting him for more work in the near future!"
Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"My husband and I hired Chuck to finish some drywall mudding and painting for my kitchen. He was timely and gave a reasonable rate! He was great to work with and my kitchen is amazing! Big thank you to chucks paint and handyman service!"
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"An extremely important project for me! Great results and happy with the outcome!"
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"They got the job done. I?m glad to have work with them. The price was more than fair and much cheaper than other quotes that I got online. Definitely knew what they were doing and worth the time and the money."
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Santos did amazing work and finished the job well within the timeframe we requested. He was on the job site when he said he would be and always responded to my texts or calls. I would recommend him to anyone looking for interior painting work."
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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"He's done a lot of patchwork and painting for me."
Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
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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