Serving Northborough, MA and surrounding areas
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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!"
+17
Serving Northborough, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Warranties offered
"Essential Painting is a professional, well run operation. Alencar's crew is courteous and skilled. I highly recommend Essential Painting Company"
+109
Serving Northborough, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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Warranties offered
"K-Rod did a good job painting. When they stained my deck, they dripped stain on my plants and trampled some of them. This is an established garden and I don’t know if the plants will come back. They did not show any care or concern my property and did not even cover the plants before staining."
Serving Northborough, 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 Northborough, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Warranties offered
"On time, well-organized, and a thorough paint job including sanding and scraping where needed. Paint looks great and friendly service. I would definitely recommend Reliant Painting."
Serving Northborough, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
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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."
+18
Serving Northborough, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"Ozzy and his team did a great job painting the exterior of our home. They were efficient, meticulous, organized, and very punctual. The house came out great! We are very happy with the quality of the work and the outcome."
+141
Serving Northborough, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Very prompt response after initial contact. Specialty painting was exactly what I needed and this small owner-operated business fit the bill completely. We had an initial visit where we met & he assessed what needed to be done. He has a terrific eye for color, and matched exactly what I had. Scheduling was very soon thereafter, with no delays. The repair of the damaged portions of my 30-year old faux surface is now complete and nobody could ever tell a repair has been done, it is so seamless. Very reasonable price, as well. We expect to be working with Renaissance Revival on another job in our house."
+34
Serving Northborough, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Remodeled an all tile bathroom from the 1960â s. Stripped back to studs. Installed tub/shower surround, new plumbing and glass sliding doors. Also all new LVT flooring, new toilet, new vanity and added a contractor built towel tower, replaced all electrical lights, and added adjustable shelving to bathroom closet. All walls were painted, trim painted and ceiling painted. During the process clear and courteous communications between contractor and home owner. At completion of project the bathroom was exactly as the home owner had envisioned. The contractor kept the work area clean and neat, answered pertinent questions immediately and met all expected issues quickly and professionally. Would highly recommend Chris and his crew for any remodeling projects."
+396
Serving Northborough, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Gold Painting for a excellent and thorough job Thank you"
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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