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TG Painters
4.9(
233
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Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired TG Painters to paint/stain the entire exterior of our house and do a small drywall repair followed by paint on a ceiling. Drywall came out great. They did a fantastic job staining wood siding and painting trim and doors. We asked them to add window frames while the job was in progress and Tyler agreed without issue. The crew was friendly, did a great job keeping us informed and double-checking their work at the end, and took pride in quality work. I definitely recommend these folks."
Cape Neddick Exterior
Falmouth Exterior
York Exterior
Ogunquit Tower Exterior
Rumford Interior

+187

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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J&L Finishes, LLC
5.0(
30
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Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Went very smoothly- workers were very diligent in performing the work necessary for preparing and painting. Torey and Evan were on time every day and I can’t say enough about how satisfied I am with their work. Will hire them again in a minute. They went beyond what I expected. So thankful for painters like them!"
Hallway brush work
detailed brush work around items
All item covered prior to paint
After pic
Painting over stairs

+30

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Nates Painting Services
5.0(
11
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Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience with Nate and his crew. Nate did an exterior paint job for us on an old house with a lot of detailed prep work required. Communication was great throughout and Nate was very flexible in quoting the job in segments and handling any rot/carpentry encountered along the way. The work was done quickly, the crew was friendly and hard-working, site was kept clean throughout, and the result was great. Will definitely be using Nate again for any future paint work."
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Before

+14

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Mainecoast Painting & Restoration
4.9(
158
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Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Mainecoast painting team has done an outstanding job painting my doggy daycare building. They were flexible and did an excellent job especially on my ceilings and basement floor. Canâ t thank them enough."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+252

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D.C. Painting
5.0(
5
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Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"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."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Putnam Coastal Painting
4.7(
31
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Serving South Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jordan Martinez came over promptly. We discussed what areas in the kitchen and dining room that were to be painted. Jordan contacted another painter named, Angel to see if he would be available to do the painting job the next morning. Angel, who is a very polite, and a hard working young man, agreed to do the job which was done on Saturday and Sunday. Both the kitchen and the dining room areas were painted with two coats of paint. Two coats on the ceiling, two coats on the walls, and the trim. We are very happy with the end result. We would highly recommend Jordan Martinez/ Putnam Coastal Painting, and Angel who did the painting job. Sincerely, Al and Liz"
ceiling, walls, and trim
stairs, walls trim and ceiling
York beach exterior
york beach
york beach

+61

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in South Portland, ME

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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