Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"GREAT RESULTS! GIVES ATTENTION TO DETAILS! VERY CONSCIENTIOUS! GOOD VALUE FOR WORK DONE! WILL HIRE AGAIN!"
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Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Customers say: Quality work
"Very clean, neat, thorough and very personable."
Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"I hired Don to paint the downstairs interior of my new house. I hired him the Sunday before Christmas and he worked right through the holiday week and finished the job on time. His prices were extremely competitive. He also was very clean. I had the flooring contractor coming in after him and he took great care not to splash paint on the floor. He did a great job painting walls, even caulked around the window frames where he felt a draft. My family is very excited to move into our new home. Now we can feel welcomed when we walk in everyday. I plan on hiring him to paint the trim as soon as the funds open up in my budget."
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Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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"I contacted Mr Costello he came out on schedule, gave me a fair price, I agreed to have the work done. Mr Costello and his crew pressure cleaned, repaired, and stained my front and back decks. They look like brand new. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Mr Costello for all the excellent work."
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Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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"Dan and James did exceptional work at my home in Lewiston. They are jack-of-all trades. They are skilled at electrical plumbing, framing, finish work, ktchen installs, plank flooring, exterior work, painting, deck building, etc. Not only are they highly skilled, but they are kind, respectful, responsive and so easy to work with. I had an issue with an overhead light on a Sunday, and Dan came over within an hour to fix it. I'm so grateful for all their hard work and will work with them again and again. A++ REVIEW! A+++ review!!!"
Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"The owner, Banyon, did a terrific job scraping off our peeling textured ceiling, then mudded and painted it. It looks perfect! He was very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend this company."
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Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"We hired Rein Green Painting to repair and paint the exterior of a seasonal cottage in addition to replacing and sealing the lattice work at the base of the house - they've been very pleasant to work with and quite responsive - jumping on the project and completing it quickly - and they've done a great job, I recommend."
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Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
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Emergency services offered
"Alec and his crew did a great job on my home. Roof looks great and I couldn’t be happier. 🙂"
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Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1970
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Customers say: Quick response
"They showed up when the said they would and completed the work with no deviation between the scheduled time and the contract."
Serving Wiscasset, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Pleasant man to work with. Very knowledgeable, organized, and cleaned up every day. I Wouldn't hesitate to hire Myatt & Son again"
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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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