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White Mountain Precision Painting
5.0(
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Serving Stoneham, ME and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Excellent and timely work. Great attention to detail. Communication skills were excellent. A pleasure to do business with. Will definitely be in touch for all staining or painting needs."
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Interior Painting Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+72

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bangor painting and flooring
4.0(
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Serving Stoneham, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired terry Barnes to do a couple things make a deck stain and paint, we needed the cabinets. Painted as well as the kitchen walls . Very professional his time management was very good,"
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seal coating
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+16

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Craft Painting, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Stoneham, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Extremely professional and absolutely beautiful work. I have never seen anyone as neat and efficient. Miguelâ s work is flawless and he explains every thing. He listens to your ideas and executes them to perfection. He shows up on time and works to make sure every minute counts. He is responsive when you call, unlike so many these days. I highly recommend Craft Painting."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bethel Stone LLC Painting
4.8(
4
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Serving Stoneham, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

"Bethel completely renewed the appearance, and protected the exterior of our 5-unit, 3-story rowhouse by staining the clapboard & painting its trim. The whole project took only 2 weeks, including time off for rain. Joe, the Owner, quickly provided a clear & comprehensive proposal. Unlike other contractors, Bethel did not nickle & dime us on surface prep & replacing deteriorated boards. We negotiated a fair price, which he then held for 3 months, while we collected the funds. Throughout the project Joe was extremely responsive, flexible & proactive. Even locating matching shutters to replace our older, damaged ones. His friendly crew showed up as scheduled & did careful work & cleanup. We 5 owners' experience with Bethel Stone was excellent & we're happy to recommend them."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Stoneham, 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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