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Avatar for ECE Painting
ECE Painting
4.7(
78
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+4 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very accommodating, professional attitude, attention to detail, fair priced and an overall great experience. One of the better paint jobs we've had done on our house. We would highly recommend Elijah and his team."
 Deck in Maine after prep
 one of the first flyers
 First coat door trim
 Swinging doors hand paitined
 ceiling in dining room before

+81

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Extreme Painting
4.7(
16
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had some concerns and reservations about hiring Extreme Painting given the short time they had been doing this business. I was very please with the professionalism of Craig and his team throughout the project. The results were nothing but quality work on the shutters, deck framing and metal spiral stairs when the project was completed. I highly recommend Extreme Painting for any outside painting project."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northern Ridge Painting & Remodeling, LLC
4.4(
162
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+2 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very pleased with Northern Ridge Painting & Remodeling and highly recommend them. We needed the outside trim of our house painted along with the shutters. Also the front door needed to be sanded, stained and re sealed. In addition we had areas of our trim removed and replaced/painted. Our home is large and it goes up quite high. Brian's team was very responsive from our first inquiry to his quick estimate. Their communication was spot on and they answered all our questions throughout the process. The whole crew was wonderful during the entire experience and cleaned up every day. The job was done in a timely manner and the work was excellent. There was a thorough walk around before the final payment to make sure everything was done properly and to our satisfaction. I would mot hesitate to call on Northern Ridge in the future."
 Fully Finished
 Full Kitchen
 7
 Sunroom:  New Hardwood and Paint
Site-finished Red Oak

+79

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
NP Carpentry
4.8(
22
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+2 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We cannot say enough good things about Nick. He replaced all of our exterior trim and it looks incredible. It was a huge project and Nick did not disappoint! Nick and Marshall are both so kind, hard working, detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. They gave us updates every day and were very transparent about their progress along the way. We cannot wait to have NP Carpentry back for a future project!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Costello Coatings
4.7(
51
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Metal Roofing - Paint

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steve's Painting and Cabinet Refinishing
5.0(
11
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve did an outstanding job refinishing and painting our kitchen cabinets. He was meticulous about prepping the kitchen and his workmanship was first-rate. The spray painting went smoothly and because of his careful preparation, there was no paint on any surfaces where t didn't belong. He did a thorough clean up afterwards. The cabinets look brand new and we couldn't be happier. He is an excellent craftsman."
Blue cabinet refinishing
Dark cherry cabinets
Finished white cabinets.
Dark shaker cabinets
White refinished cabinets

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Big Al's Painting
Big Al's Painting
4.7(
15
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Big Al to paint two stair ways, a hallway, and a living room area. From our first phone conversation for a quote until he completed the job, Al was reliable, punctual, and finished the project within the proposed timeframe and budget. Weâ d recommend using Big Alâ s painting to anyone!"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Eliot, ME

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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