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Erivan Da Silva Painting
4.8(
68
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Erivan to paint the interior of our house. He offered several good suggestions. Our job required wallpaper removal and subsequent prep work. Within two weeks, the rooms were fully painted and look great. He kept the work area clean. Erivan and his team were a pleasure to work with"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+846

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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High Definition Painting Inc
4.9(
86
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would high recommend high definition painting services. Excellent and professional painting and customer service. Clean and fast service while delivering high quality work."
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+32

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kennedy Painting
5.0(
108
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and his team were great. Not only did they do a great job painting, but Brian had us leave all furniture in place and his team moved it to paint and moved it back in place before we got home. Extremely helpful for those of us that don't have time to be rearranging furniture morning and night. They also assisted determining where some stains were coming from by removing drywall and replacing it, in an awkward area of the ceiling. They repaired and looked like new. Highly recommend Brian and his team."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Olde England Painting
5.0(
56
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his team were absolutely fantastic! They were so courteous and respectful and meticulous in their prep and carpentry work- and we had A LOT of things that needed fixing like rotted windowsills, broken deck stairs, incomplete trim moulding, broken shingles and a crooked garage cupola. They fixed it all! Now my 115 year old house looks so beautiful and I can’t thank Paul and his team enough. They were also so tidy and cleaned up their work areas every afternoon before they left. If you’re considering Olde England Painting just hire them. You will not be disappointed. Last but not least, they were also the most reasonable quote I got and I met with 5 other painters. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!"
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+4

Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
160
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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North Shore Painting
4.8(
59
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My crew from NSP was amazing. Professional, courteous, kind and on point to get the task done. Large 2 story colonial with addition and ovs garage. I believe it took total of 5 days because of early weather in October 22. No paint chips on ground, very conscious of my shrubs and gardens, you would not even know they were painting. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this outstanding company and would not hesitate to have them paint my home again. The price was very fair, the warranty good but most of all they always stayed in touch to let me know what was going to happen etc. My team, Frank, Benjamin and Valerio were amazing. Peter the owner and coordinator did a great job. Thank you again. My neighbors stopped to tell me how great my home looks and asked for the name of the painters for them in springtime. Thats says much about Northshore Painting. Great job, great professionalism, great job. VCM Billerica Ma"
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Exterior
Stairs
Dining Room

+5

Response time2 days
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 Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael and his crew of painters worked with me to complete an exterior transformation of my home in Boxborough. The work included power washing and staining the clapboard southern front and eastern side of the house, as well as painting the house cellular PVC trim and the new front door surround on the southern exposure of the house. The painting was done with care and efficiency, while at the same time ensuring that the work was completed at a high standard. All this was done at a fair price. They will return in the new year, once construction work on the west side of the house is completed, to stain the clapboards on the northern rear of the house and western side, as well as paint the cellular PVC trim. I highly recommend Pontes Painting, they provide a professional painting service at a fair price."
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Peabody
Peabody
Peabody
Peabody

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chilel Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Osvaldo and his crew painted the exterior trim on my house at the end of June. They worked hard even in the 100 degree heat we had. They power washed, scraped, sanded, and replaced rotted pieces. All done in less than two weeks on a large house! Looks great! Far superior and faster than the last time I had exterior painting done. I would recommend."
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+115

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Boston Painting Services Inc.
4.9(
109
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

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."
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Painting - Exterior Project
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+79

Response time3 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
4.9(
97
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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!"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Salem, 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.

The Salem, MA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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