Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1997
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Warranties offered
"Timely quote given. Project scheduled a few weeks later. Unfortunately will require some touch up painting but they left matching paint thankfully, otherwise would have been higher rating."
+17
Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"Ozzy and his team did a great job painting the exterior of our home. They were efficient, meticulous, organized, and very punctual. The house came out great! We are very happy with the quality of the work and the outcome."
+141
Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Excellent work, great communication, on time, and worked with us to size our interior paint project to our budget. Highly recommended!"
+34
Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Small jobs welcome
"I’m very happy I hired White Castle painting Co. A father & son did a outstanding, quality exterior home painting project for me. Very clean, and punctual, no left mess behind. I will hire again in the future. I highly recommend this Co. M F"
+94
Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Customers say: Quick response
"Darren is professional, flexible, accommodating, and personable. It was a pleasure working with him on our paint project. We highly recommend Barrington Painters!"
+62
Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Alex and his crew did an amazing job on my house. He was very thorough with what was going to be done. I would highly recommend Gold Painting to anyone looking to have any Carpentry repair and painting done!"
Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Warranties offered
"Professional, courteous, and expert service. I will recommend First Class Painting to family, friends, and neighbors. One of my neighbors hired them while walking by."
+14
Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I had my master bedroom painted by Zuck and they did a great job. Everything from the fast and responsive communication regarding the project and to the actual paint job went smoothly! Would hire again"
+49
Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Wander did an interior plastering and painting ting job where he also took care of replacing sole sheet rock. He did a great job and a very friendly person. It was also reasonably priced. There were a few things I noticed after the job that could've been done better, but after reaching out to Wander (payment was already made) , he made sure to come back a couple of times to fix those issues. Would recommend Wander 100%"
+3
Serving Auburn, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"They painted the entire interior and then I hired them again to paint the exterior. They were great. They also replace bricks around a flower bed. They were very neat and cleaned every spec before they left"
+5
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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