Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Outstanding contractors! Spot on price quote, timely job completion. Friendly and professional attitude. They will do all my future work!"
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Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had a great experience with this company, I highly recommend True North Roofing, not only for my projects but also to my painting customers that are seeking a roofing professional, quality products and excellent service."
+17
Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
"We hired this company to paint our daughters bedroom. The service was timely and tidy and the ceiling and the walls look perfect! We will be looking to hire this business again for another larger painting project we have coming up."
Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Fair prices and great work! Have called them for numerous projects throughout the years"
Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"TJ and his team did excellent work. They completed the job on time and within budget. Much appreciated."
+16
Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"We love her. She was really good and really reasonable. She is a sweet and down to earth person. She has really good points and idea."
+6
Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
"They were very reasonable, most competitive price by far. I would definitely hire them again in the future for any painting work I need. I was very pleased with the service provided."
Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Andy did an excellent job of cleaning 20 years of bottom paint off the bottom of my 21 foot fiberglass boat. Paint was removed to the boot stripe and there was no damage to the glass. The work was completed in my yard which was left clean with no residue. Great job"
+14
Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 1983
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"In summary I have to say Richard was excellent! He came when he said he would and finished the work when he said it would be finished. As I solicited multiple bids for the work NE Renovations was among the most competitive. As the work was completed I was so pleased I ended requesting he come back to do additional jobs. He was very accomadating and even explained various options on how best to accomplish the additional work.
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+37
Serving Shirley Mills, ME and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Jim worked around my schedule , was on time, cleaned up afterwards and did not flinch when i asked him to install my front door latch. he removed and replaced 14 interior doors, painted them, and put new handles on them in record time at a good price . very detailed oriented, pleasant to work with . i will use him again !!!!"
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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