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Avatar for Erivan Da Silva Painting
Erivan Da Silva Painting
4.8(
70
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+16 more

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Erivan and his team were super responsive and responsible and great to work with. They did really high quality work for us, and I loved the result. They have been painting for years, and were referred to me from a friend who had them paint his historic Somerville home with many details. The team was always on time, and they were great problem solvers when things inevitably came up (we ran out of paint, for example). I was also impressed that they painted all the trim perfectly without painters tape :) Their work included doing some light spackling of wall cracks, and removal of shades before they started. Finally, they were super fast!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+846

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Husky Design Painting
Husky Design Painting
5.0(
21
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+10 more

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We requested a quote from Husky Painting to stain our deck. Doug was prompt with replying and scheduling an appointment to see the project. He was personable and knowledgeable and his quote was reasonable. Doug's work was well organized.,very neat and detailed, We were very pleased with the results, the deck looks great !"
New Kitchen complete remodeling
Compilation of some of my latest interior projects
Before
Exterior work
Facebook page reviews

+416

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Essential Painting Company
Essential Painting Company
4.9(
49
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Al at Essential Painting company and the entire paint crew were excellent - they did a fantastic job Al was very upfront with the line item quote; quickly gave quotes for add ons; no surprises Also: Al gave use liability and Workers Comp Certs when requested - no issues there - very much appreciated His painting crew were really wonderful; showed up early; worked late; cleaned up after and very willing to accommodate our requests - very pleasant to work with They did what they promised The house looks great !"
Anne and Tom
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting and Carpentry
Clapboard Siding replacement an painting
Fix ceiling and walls from water leak.

+109

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Life In Colors Painting, Inc.
Life In Colors Painting, Inc.
4.9(
73
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We asked for estimates to stain the exterior of our house. Ozzy handled the estimate process the best of the three companies we contacted. He has a friendly, professional manner and his price was in line with the other quotes. Ed did the work and he worked very hard and was polite and very accommodating. Ozzy put in extra effort to get our color choice matched just right. He came to set up the job with Ed and returned to inspect when the job was done. Ozzy spent time painting areas he thought needed improvement, but we hadn't noticed. He then used a blower around the house and took the debris away -- a very nice extra touch! Will hire them again for our painting needs."
Living room
Exterior work
Interior Painting
New construction
Exterior

+141

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rick's Painting Service
4.8(
27
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ours is a small condo association of 5 houses. We called about 4 painting companies to look at our decks and give us a quote on Deck painting/staining. What is good about Rick's painting service and especially Rick is that he will come over at a time convenient to us unlike other companies who mostly look at their own convenience. Even though it was drizzling Rick showed up, waited for the rain to stop, he looked at the decks gave us some good suggestion and gave us a few pointers to think about. His quote was within our budget so we assigned him the project. Rick is very professional in his approach before he started the project he spoke to all unit owners and explained them how exactly he will stain/paint the deck. His team is also very professional they made sure garden beds near the deck is covered before they started the work, they made sure our lawn is not damaged by the stain/paint and chemicals. All the 5 unit owners are very happy with Ricks work. Another thing which i should mention is that he is very accommodating, our association due to this COVID scenario could not release his payment on time but Rick did not make a fuss about it he finished his job on time. I would recommend him to my friends and family."
living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Bedroom

+6

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for MG&Sons Painting, LLC
MG&Sons Painting, LLC
5.0(
17
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was excellent! He cleaned, sanded, and painted\sealed our large deck. His attention to detail was outstanding. He arrived on time for each of his scheduled visits, he did a great job with cleaning up when he was done, and ultimately, did a terrific job in making our old deck look like it was new. And needless to say, his work is holding up well, despite the various and sometimes harsh weather conditions. I would definitely hire him again and I would highly recommend him."
re paint interior
Drywall repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair

+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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