Serving Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
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 Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We hired James to stain our deck. He was invariably responsive, patient, and clear. And, equally if not more important, he did an excellent job! I plan to rehire James for future staining and painting jobs."
+15
Serving Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
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 Norfolk, 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."
+17
Serving Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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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."
+92
Serving Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I would highly highly recommend Silva Express Painting. They did a wonderful job and were prompt, clean and courteous. Chet is great to deal with."
+216
Serving Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
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 Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Evolution Painting completed my deck, carpentry and painting project today. The team produced an extraordinary result. Multiple coats of oil based stain on the Mahogony deck look beautiful. The carpentry work was precise. The painting and color matching couldn't be better. Not only that, but they were the cheapest of all the five pros sent to me. I would absolutely recommend them. They even performed other services (like fixing my gutters and downspout) without cost. The final result is perfection in my eyes. I will upload some photos once its dry."
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Serving Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Life in Colors was great. I would definitely hire them for a paint job again."
+141
Serving Norfolk, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Did a great job painting. Showed up on time and only took a little over 3 hours to finish. Very professional and followed up on quote and communication before I hired him. Would definitely call them again if I needed some work done."
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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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