Serving Cumberland Center, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"On time. Men did excellent prep work which is so important in painting."
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Serving Cumberland Center, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Went very smoothly- workers were very diligent in performing the work necessary for preparing and painting. Torey and Evan were on time every day and I can’t say enough about how satisfied I am with their work. Will hire them again in a minute. They went beyond what I expected. So thankful for painters like them!"
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Serving Cumberland Center, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I am overly pleased with the work from Riverside Painting!!!! They showed up exact as I was told!! The painting is flawless!!!"
Serving Cumberland Center, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Warranties offered
"Avid painting was prompt with a call back and estimate and got on the job quickly. They were very professional and the work was immaculate. I would highly recommend them."
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Serving Cumberland Center, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The Mainecoast painting team has done an outstanding job painting my doggy daycare building. They were flexible and did an excellent job especially on my ceilings and basement floor. Canâ t thank them enough."
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Serving Cumberland Center, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Jim is the consummate professional with mad painting skills! Would hire again with no hesitation"
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Serving Cumberland Center, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Jordan and Putnam Coastal Painting are the upmost professionals. They painted my living room, kitchen, hallways, and 1.5 bathrooms and did an outstanding job. It looks like a brand new house. Jordan is timely, kind, reasonably priced, and has excellent communication. I would recommend his work to anyone, and I will definitely reach back out to him if I need additional rooms painted in the future."
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Serving Cumberland Center, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"JCR It was the best experience we have ever had with someone doing work on our house. Joe's knowledge of paints and the painting process is a 5 out of 5. Our house is beautiful. Neighbors have commented on how nice our house looks. Will recommend Joe to anyone. Joe took care of every detail."
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Serving Cumberland Center, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"I hired Don to paint the downstairs interior of my new house. I hired him the Sunday before Christmas and he worked right through the holiday week and finished the job on time. His prices were extremely competitive. He also was very clean. I had the flooring contractor coming in after him and he took great care not to splash paint on the floor. He did a great job painting walls, even caulked around the window frames where he felt a draft. My family is very excited to move into our new home. Now we can feel welcomed when we walk in everyday. I plan on hiring him to paint the trim as soon as the funds open up in my budget."
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Serving Cumberland Center, 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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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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