Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Small jobs welcome
"Adrian does an excellent job I would recommend A.S Painting to anyone"
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Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I contacted Mr Costello he came out on schedule, gave me a fair price, I agreed to have the work done. Mr Costello and his crew pressure cleaned, repaired, and stained my front and back decks. They look like brand new. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Mr Costello for all the excellent work."
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Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Emergency services offered
"I was doing a kitchen remodel and desperately wanted to paint my cabinets, wanted to diy, but ultimately lacked the time and space. I hired Jake and he was professional and prompt, and very respectful of my space as the whole project was a live in remodel. He's now my go to painter!"
Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Small jobs welcome
"Banyon was excellent. He came in and did a complete stud to mud to paint room for me. Fast, detailed, and reliable!"
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Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Emergency services offered
"We hired Rein Green Painting to repair and paint the exterior of a seasonal cottage in addition to replacing and sealing the lattice work at the base of the house - they've been very pleasant to work with and quite responsive - jumping on the project and completing it quickly - and they've done a great job, I recommend."
+107
Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
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Emergency services offered
"Alec and his crew did a great job on my home. Roof looks great and I couldn’t be happier. 🙂"
+17
Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Offers commercial services
"Hired a new laminate floor put down in second bedroom. Had him paint kitchen walls and wood work, lot of patching done to walls before he could paint them, also had laundry room painted. Had him install new butcher block counter top in kitchen."
Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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Warranties offered
We are a small business. That is very detail orientated. My employees,along with myself take great pride in the work we preform. We have very good references from homeowners to contractors that we have worked with for many years.
Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fabulous communication ,and work. I live out of state, and each time that work has needed to be done The Golden Rule Handyman has been on time and very professional . One of the few companies that is excellent in all phases of the business world. I highly recommend this company !"
Serving Coopers Mills, ME and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
Offers commercial services
"We hired TJ for wallpaper installation and couldn’t be happier. The seams are practically invisible and the pattern matched perfectly. You can tell they really care about quality work."
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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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