Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
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Small jobs welcome
"On time. Men did excellent prep work which is so important in painting."
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Warranties offered
"I hired Lenzen Pro Painting to paint the exterior of my home along with some stucco repair. They did a fantastic job. I am very happy with the results. Everyone at Lenzen is a pro at their jobs. I received a detailed itemized estimate which none of the other companies I got estimates from did. The person who prepped my house was thorough to prevent over-spray and catch any drips. The stucco repairs came out much better than I thought they could and after painting it's very hard to tell where any repairs had been done. Oscar, the person who prepped my house and did the repairs, also painted my house. It was done very professionally. Small imperfections and problems areas around the exterior have completely vanished. My home looks great. I will use this company again for my future painting projects. I recommend this company for its professionalism, great communication throughout the project and, quality results."
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Excelent work. Very responsive to questions. I was out of town for the painting process yet the painting was accomplished and exceeded my expectation. Very happy with the results."
Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Warranties offered
"We used Avid Painting to paint our nursery. Alic was very timely and efficient and respectful of our space. He took time a pride in his work producing a wonderful product."
+26
Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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Warranties offered
"Nate and his team were fantastic to work with. They took the time to understand our needs and provided fair pricing for both interior and exterior painting projects. Most importantly, the team was reliable—they showed up every day and worked consistently until the job was finished. Unlike many others, they didn’t disappear mid-project to work on something else, which I truly appreciated. I highly recommend Nate and his team for your next painting project!"
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Warranties offered
"Rodney at Mainecoast Painting was great to work with and kept us up to date throughout our project. They painted the ceilings and interior walls of a house where a smoker had lived and offered options to help remove the nicotine smell. They added some scents to the primer and also rented an ozone machine too and ran it in the evenings as they left. After doing all of that and painting the walls the nicotine smell has gone away!!! We completely recommend Mainecoast Painting for any of your painting projects!!! And if we ever need more painting we will definitely hire the crew again!!!"
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Credit card accepted
"I hired him to paint three rooms before he could paint he had to fix the mistakes that a sheet rock company did. The painter did an excellent job."
Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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"Jim did a great job! Jim suggested a crisp linen trim over the stark white trim I had before and it was a huge improvement! He did a lot of patching and repair work too (it’s an old house!) ceiling, walls, trim around 3 big windows, inset cabinet with drawers, two doors and radiator painted nicely!"
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"The guys did a great job. And were neat and careful not to get paint on anything that wasn’t getting painted!!"
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"DC painting came highly recommended and we were not disappointed From our initial meeting and estimate DeSean was very professional and had a great wealth of knowledge concerning what needed to be done. At all times he was timely and very careful to make sure that that we were impacted by such a large in as least a way as possible. He only used high quality products which we appreciated. We are very pleased with his work and would highly recommend DC painting."
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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