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ARCH PAINTING
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint RemovalInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+14 more

Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was performed exactly as discussed and agreed to (match existing paint colors) at estimated cost. Start was delayed at our request due to high heat and humidity, with no complaints. Work was further delayed through no fault of Arch Painting due to continuous wet weather. Once a good weather window finally occurred, the work was performed quickly with no impact on us. We were totally satisfied with the quality of the work and the finished product."
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+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bobs Painting
4.8(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+9 more

Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bobâ s Painting recently painted a tall stairway, landing and a bathroom for me. Bobâ s work was impeccable! He was professional, polite, very neat and organized and completed the project on time. I would hire him again and will recommend him to friends and family!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Renaissance Revival Painting
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Specialty Painting - Mural or Trompe LoeilSpecialty Painting - Faux FinishesSpecialty Painting - Faux Finishes - For Business+1 more

Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff was great to work with to have our ideas come to life. His attention to detail is impeccable. We will definitely be using him again for our other location. This photo isn’t the finished product just yet but it’s close to it."
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+34

Response time10 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Atlantic Paint & Contracting
4.3(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ray, Mike and Tony were very professional and great throughout the whole process of painting the exterior trim to our house. They power washed the exterior of the whole house prior to painting and brought new life to our old cape cod style wood shingles. My wife and I highly recommend them. Tom N."
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19 Deer Run Scituate RI

+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CYR PAINTING & RESTORATION
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Wakefield, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had neglected the exterior of my contemporary red cedar house for too long and decided to address this while working from home during the pandemic. This was much more than a simple staining project. The house had to be power washed, sanded by hand and cedar boards replaced as needed before the staining could begin. John Cyr and his team excelled in every area. John expressed enthusiasm and confidence to take on the project and was always quick to respond to my calls and emails. His talented team, led by Ernie, was always professional, courteous, tidy, accommodating and paid attention to detail, even making sure to stain the mailbox post at the end of the driveway to match the house. Everyone was always patient with my questions and requests, which I appreciated and my house looks brand new. The project was completed within budget and on time, actually a little early. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Wakefield, RI

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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