Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
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Warranties offered
"Timely quote given. Project scheduled a few weeks later. Unfortunately will require some touch up painting but they left matching paint thankfully, otherwise would have been higher rating."
+17
Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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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."
+5
Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"This was one of the best painting experiences we've ever had. Highly recommended!"
+32
Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I am very happy with the quality of the paint job that Silas Silva of KLS Painting company performed. He proved to be an excellent choice among 5 other pros who sent the quotes. He was hired for painting exterior of my house and fences. I was especially impressed with how he and his crew meticulously scrapping, sanding &oil primer of all of the imperfection of the existing shingles, replacing and repairing any areas need to be done before the paint job and the result was like I got a brand new house. My house can be considered big enough and aged so the work was very time consuming and thanks to KLS painting professionals. I strongly recommend KLS painting to anyone who needs quality & afforable painting job."
Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Credit card accepted
"Paulo offered a fair price. He and his team were on time, efficient and friendly. Paulo was exceptional in handling of the job. I had a large attic room, closet and stairwell done. It came out beautiful . I would hire again."
Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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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!!!!!!"
Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Credit card accepted
"Nick did a great job. We will definitely use color life again. Showed up on time. Did our painting for a very competitive price. Left everything very clean. I would highly recommend this company"
+11
Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Warranties offered
"Excellent job from start to finish. Great attention to detail especially concerning all the prep work which can be the most important part. High quality paints/stains professionally applied. Highly recommend them."
Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired fresh coat painters to paint the bedrooms in our new home before we moved in. Francis was easy to communicate with to schedule everything and agree on price. Eder did the painting and did an unbelievable job, I cannot recommend them/him enough!"
+22
Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Wayne was reliable and polite. He was careful to keep the work area tidy and I had no clean up when he had finished for the day. The job was finished on time. I would use him again for future projects"
+48
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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