Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Small jobs welcome
"Steve did a great job on our cabinets. We started with 25yr old oak wood cabinets and he did a beautiful job painting them white."
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Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I will hire James again absolutely to do any future painting projects. He is thorough, efficient, well-priced, and a delight to work with. He is thoughtful and earnest, as well as honest and reliable. We had him paint our kitchen (where the counters were brandy-new and very white, and he left them in pristine condition after painting the whole kitchen, not an easy task!), including a chalkboard wall and a lot of trim; he did an awesome job and it looks great. He then did one bedroom, including trim and the doors in the bedroom, and again - fantastic job, thorough and great to work with throughout. We will definitely call James again when we have any paint projects!"
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Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Warranties offered
"Welerson, Daniel and the team at ABC Painting are fabulous. They are clean, organized, prompt and very professional. Welerson and Daniel stop by frequently to check on the progress of the job and to offer very valuable suggestions. I had them paint a room that was originally stained cedar panels. WOW, the transformation of this room is incredible. Thank you ABC Painting for a high quality job. I give them my highest recommendation."
+36
Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
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Emergency services offered
"Boston Painting Services painted the trim on my exterior windows, as well as 7 doors inside my home. They were very responsive. Pedro was wonderful to work with. The job went well. The workmen arrived on time, were friendly, safe and very professional. They did an excellent job."
+79
Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1997
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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."
+17
Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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Warranties offered
"K Rod painting provided excellent service at a very good price. They were on time, professional, neat and clean. They had to sand down the siding on the south side before painting. After painting they were unhappy with the results and on the own decided to paint another coat. It looks great. We have already recommended K Rod painting to several people. Highly recommended. You will not be disappointed."
Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Warranties offered
"The entire staff, from office to carpenters and painters were very professional and completely thorough in their work! Very pleased with the results. I wish I hired them 3 paint jobs ago!"
+92
Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
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Warranties offered
"Chet and his team did a great job painting the entire interior of our home. We had some very dark walls and a brown ceiling and I chose VERY light paint colors. I'm sure these areas were challenging to cover, but you can't even tell there used to be such dark colors in our home! The paint job is great and they were able to paint the entire interior of our home in 2 days. I would choose Silva Express Painting for any future painting jobs without hesitation again."
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Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Warranties offered
"We looked for a painting service to paint the interior of our home. Reliant Painting gave us a price like no other! They were quick, efficient and did a great job!"
Serving Millis, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
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"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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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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