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"We used Avid Painting to paint our nursery. Alic was very timely and efficient and respectful of our space. He took time a pride in his work producing a wonderful product."
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"Recently bought a house and had True North come in to paint the whole interior. Truly does unbelievable work and is incredibly efficient. Would recommend to anyone I know."
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Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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"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 Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas
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"I couldn?t be happier with the exterior painting job they did on my property. The quality of the workmanship exceeded my expectations, and the attention to detail was outstanding from start to finish. The crew was professional, reliable, and left everything clean when the job was done. My property looks fantastic. highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top quality painting company!"
Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas
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"Erika did all kinds of things for house rehab-carpentry, cabinet painting, Sheetrock patching, wall painting. With utmost care and good cheer. Whatever the question, her answer was “yes, I can do that.”"
Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Very responsive. Good communications. Good workmanship."
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In business since 2018
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"Kevin is personable, reliable and extremely competent. He did an excellent job rehabbing my deck at a fair price and in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anybody and have already discussed another project with him."
Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"Friendly atmosphere and easy to talk to. Cleaned up waste from work for the day and was respectful to my property."
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Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1970
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Customers say: Quick response
"I enjoyed having them here. They did outside work and interior work--did a great job."
Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"EXCELLENT CONTRACTOR. My project was drywall installation during a bathroom remodel. I chose Golden Rule after reading the reviews and obtaining an estimate. The price matched the budget I had set for this part of the project. The work was performed during four visits over four days (drying periods are required for drywall). Michael showed up on time each day. He was very polite and very helpful with explanation of drywall techniques and also offered advice on other household repairs I might need. The final product was perfect and ready for painting. I am very pleased and would not hesitate to use Golden Rule for any future projects."
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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