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Top-Rated Painters in Three Rivers - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Abracadabra Painting
Abracadabra Painting
4.8(
70
)
Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+8 more

Serving Three Rivers, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our log home required specific primer/stain/top coat. Bryan and his crew were fabulous. They attended Webinars to learn how to apply the product to the logs and did a fabulous job. The price was very competitive and we've had Bryan back to apply a second top coat after 3 years. Great service and very professional."
Interior
Exterior
porch
Victorian
Federal

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Jordan Dudley
Jordan Dudley
4.8(
20
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Three Rivers, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed a home exterior painted along with soffit/facial amd shingle repairs done. They found a color that closely matched what we wanted, pressure washed the entire house (hadn't been painted for decades), performed the repairs and did the painting within our time frame. They did excellent work, left no mess amd provided updates regarding progress. We subsequently hired them to rebuild the front steps of the same house . Again, excellent work. I highly recommend them."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Fence installation
Gazebo installation
Deck rebuild
Porch room finish

+124

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Escalante Painting
5.0(
4
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Three Rivers, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with Jose. He didn’t just paint the walls but got rid of all the imperfections and didn’t multiple coats of paint. The walls look brand new. Showed up on time and didn’t leave the job until the project was completed. I will defiantly be hiring him again."
Pintura
Pintura
Pintura
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for David O'Gara
David O'Gara
5.0(
2
)
Specialty Painting - Mural or Trompe LoeilSpecialty Painting - Mural or Trompe Loeil - For Business

Serving Three Rivers, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"David, did a wonderful job on my magnolia tree mural above my fireplace. He was very professional. He made sure the area where he worked was clean. David does amazing work. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a murlist. Charlene M"
Scenery for local theater
Scenery for local theater
Beach shower wall
Juice bar / restaurant
Juice bar mural detail 2

+16

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Three Rivers, 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.

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