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Avatar for High Definition Painting Inc
High Definition Painting Inc
4.9(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"High Definition Painted the entire interior of my home 12 plus rooms. My Wife and I are extremely happy with the results. We also had High Definition paint the exterior of my home several years ago and were very happy with the results. Would highly recommend this Company and will call them for future painting jobs."
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+32

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
160
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+14 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Shore Painting
4.8(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Peter and his team did an excellent job! The house needed a lot of carpentry repair (window frames repair, siding replacement etc.) All carpentry work was addressed. All the work was done with high quality. The house looks beautiful and I would recommend North Shore Painting."
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+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pontes Painting, Inc.
4.9(
100
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumPainting or Staining - Small Projects+9 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael and his crew did a great job. They worked long days to get the job done quickly and they did a great job painting the entire interior of my home, plus they painted and stained my stairs. Rafael kept me posted throughout the process and he was knowledge and helpful with questions. I highly recommend."
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Peabody

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ortiz solutions
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I highly recommend hiring Ortiz Solutions!! I hired Eder, who owns Ortiz Solutions, to paint exterior walls, sand / refinish a built in hutch, plaster, sand and paint ceilings. The price was very reasonable. His crew was very professional and went above and beyond!! My ceilings, walls and hutch look brand new!! I am a very happy customer!!"
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Ortiz Solutions
Ortiz Solutions
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+52

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Bay State Painting & Power Washing
4.9(
43
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Steve and his team were awesome! We had a fence installed that needed to be painted. Steve was really quick to stop by to get us a quote, and the job was done about a week after we confirmed with him. We are really happy with the finished project and will definitely hire them again fir future painting work."
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+37

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Star Painting Service Group, Inc.
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+2 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They are hard working and clean up everything. The crew were excellent and very polite. I would recommend Star Painting for anyone who is considering painting their house. They even did needed carpentry. Our home has never looked so good on the outside since we bought it in 2008. Thank you Eddie and the Star Painting Crew!!!!!!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Melrose, MA

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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