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Erivan Da Silva Painting
4.8(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Erivan for the first time to paint two rooms in my condo. He and his team did excellent work in a diligent and timely manner and at a very reasonable price. I will definitely hire him again and recommend him to anyone I know who needs painting done."
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Painting - Interior Project

+846

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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High Definition Painting Inc
4.9(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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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

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
160
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was performed exactly as discussed and agreed to (match existing paint colors) at estimated cost. Start was delayed at our request due to high heat and humidity, with no complaints. Work was further delayed through no fault of Arch Painting due to continuous wet weather. Once a good weather window finally occurred, the work was performed quickly with no impact on us. We were totally satisfied with the quality of the work and the finished product."
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+17

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Supreme Painters Inc
4.9(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Supreme Painting did an awesome job and in less time than originally estimated. They were also easy to communicate with, professional, and responsive. I would hire them again in the future."
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+52

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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North Shore Painting
4.8(
59
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"EXCELLENT!! I could not be more pleased. Peter and his staff were wonderful to work with. From my first inquiry to get an estimate, to the final payment, they were punctual, professional, friendly, and most importantly, the work done was of high quality. Peter himself is a a very easy to work with he made the entire house painting experience super easy. He kept me fully informed along the way, and he and his crew were timely both with the initial estimating process and with the entire job. They even helped with color selection for my house, and I am beyond thrilled with the final results. They did a good amount of carpentry work (fixing rotted trim, repairing clapboards, etc) and everything looks great. There was absolutely no mess at all along the way. I have already asked Peter for a quote for some interior painting. I highly recommend them based on my experience."
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Exterior
Stairs
Dining Room

+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pontes Painting, Inc.
4.9(
100
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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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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+10

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
4.9(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect. This was not a typical job. Normally painters paint flat surfaces. This job was to paint (stain) 62 6-sided boards installed as a pergola. I tried to do it myself but only did 4 boards before I gave up and called Target Painting. (Another company refused the job.) Gene was great, as well as all the crew. At one point, one of the painters went up on the roof to monitor the progress and inspect the hard-to-reach places. Everything was great, including the cleanup."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Evolution Painting Company, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Evolution Painting did a fantastic job painting my house! They’re meticulous and I highly recommend them. I can’t say enough good things about their work! Ten. stars!!!"
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+18

Response time1 day
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Ortiz solutions
5.0(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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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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+52

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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VanGuard Pro Painters
5.0(
96
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company repainted two warehouse units I own and did a great job. I have done some internal house painting myself so I can appreciate the fine job- good straight lines between paint of different colors on wall and ceiling, even quality paint coverage, just generally first rate. Would recommend."
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Residential Exterior Painting
Front Porch

+83

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%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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