Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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"Thank you A.S. Painting and Projects for your amazing expertise and service. Adrian did an awesome job from planning to finishing painting our entire home. Stunning work finished in record time. Highly recommend and would most definitely hire again for our next home painting project."
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Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"Erika did all kinds of things for house rehab-carpentry, cabinet painting, Sheetrock patching, wall painting. With utmost care and good cheer. Whatever the question, her answer was “yes, I can do that.”"
Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"The work done was spectacular and was very Happy"
Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"Banyon was excellent. He came in and did a complete stud to mud to paint room for me. Fast, detailed, and reliable!"
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Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"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."
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Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"Did a great job. Built mailbox stand with an excellent custom flair. Built for strength. Texted and came right away. The message transition to know who was talking to me was confusing at first. DP was also not sure who it was initially."
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Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Bob and Bob did an excellent job on our deck, came in under budget, and we are very pleased. If you want a deck built right call these guys"
Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"EXCELLENT CONTRACTOR. My project was drywall installation during a bathroom remodel. I chose Golden Rule after reading the reviews and obtaining an estimate. The price matched the budget I had set for this part of the project. The work was performed during four visits over four days (drying periods are required for drywall). Michael showed up on time each day. He was very polite and very helpful with explanation of drywall techniques and also offered advice on other household repairs I might need. The final product was perfect and ready for painting. I am very pleased and would not hesitate to use Golden Rule for any future projects."
Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"Great work so far, though job is not completed. I will complete review when it is."
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Serving South Gardiner, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Easy to work with, good people, great work product. When they say they will do something, they do it and do it well!"
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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