Serving Berlin, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1997
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Fantastic! From our first meeting with Brian Timmons to our last, we were extremely impressed. The quality of work and the employees’ professionalism was very impressive. We will be recommending Arch Painting to our family and friends!"
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Serving Berlin, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Warranties offered
"Essential Painting is a professional, well run operation. Alencar's crew is courteous and skilled. I highly recommend Essential Painting Company"
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Serving Berlin, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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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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Serving Berlin, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"We looked for a painting service to paint the interior of our home. Reliant Painting gave us a price like no other! They were quick, efficient and did a great job!"
Serving Berlin, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"We asked for estimates to stain the exterior of our house. Ozzy handled the estimate process the best of the three companies we contacted. He has a friendly, professional manner and his price was in line with the other quotes. Ed did the work and he worked very hard and was polite and very accommodating. Ozzy put in extra effort to get our color choice matched just right. He came to set up the job with Ed and returned to inspect when the job was done. Ozzy spent time painting areas he thought needed improvement, but we hadn't noticed. He then used a blower around the house and took the debris away -- a very nice extra touch! Will hire them again for our painting needs."
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Serving Berlin, 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!"
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Serving Berlin, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Gracy's team did an excellent job! They were always courteous and professional. When leaving for the day everything was always cleaned up. In addition to the whole inside of the house being painted, I had them paint a built in cabinet. Which also came out amazing. Looks so much more updated now. I would not hesitate recommending them, because I know I would definitely hire them again."
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Serving Berlin, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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Warranties offered
"I highly recommend Urbano Painting. They applied solid stain to the cedar siding and trim of our two-story colonial and performed some repair and replacement carpentry - at a price that was lower than all but one of the quotes I received. All of their work was impeccable. Jocimar and his whole team are a pleasure to deal with and went the extra mile to ensure our complete satisfaction. Everything was done with a high degree of professionalism, from prep work to staining to daily cleanup. The whole experience exceeded my expectations, and I hope to hire them again for interior painting."
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Serving Berlin, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Gold Painting for a excellent and thorough job Thank you"
Serving Berlin, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
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."
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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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