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Avatar for ECE Painting
ECE Painting
4.7(
78
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+4 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After 2 bad experiences with painting jobs over the years, we had given up hope of having a beautiful home exterior. I am so glad we found ECE. They were fantastic. They knew what our house needed -- mainly, a thorough and professional prepping, which we had not gotten before. They took their time to make sure it was done properly, including carpentry to replace old boards. They even worked with the paint store to make sure we got the exact color we wanted. I would recommend them without hesitation."
 Deck in Maine after prep
 one of the first flyers
 First coat door trim
 Swinging doors hand paitined
 ceiling in dining room before

+81

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Northern Ridge Painting & Remodeling, LLC
Northern Ridge Painting & Remodeling, LLC
4.4(
162
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+2 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very pleased with Northern Ridge Painting & Remodeling and highly recommend them. We needed the outside trim of our house painted along with the shutters. Also the front door needed to be sanded, stained and re sealed. In addition we had areas of our trim removed and replaced/painted. Our home is large and it goes up quite high. Brian's team was very responsive from our first inquiry to his quick estimate. Their communication was spot on and they answered all our questions throughout the process. The whole crew was wonderful during the entire experience and cleaned up every day. The job was done in a timely manner and the work was excellent. There was a thorough walk around before the final payment to make sure everything was done properly and to our satisfaction. I would mot hesitate to call on Northern Ridge in the future."
 Fully Finished
 Full Kitchen
 7
 Sunroom:  New Hardwood and Paint
Site-finished Red Oak

+79

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
NP Carpentry
4.8(
22
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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: Small+2 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We cannot say enough good things about Nick. He replaced all of our exterior trim and it looks incredible. It was a huge project and Nick did not disappoint! Nick and Marshall are both so kind, hard working, detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. They gave us updates every day and were very transparent about their progress along the way. We cannot wait to have NP Carpentry back for a future project!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Steve's Painting and Cabinet Refinishing
Steve's Painting and Cabinet Refinishing
5.0(
11
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve contacted us Wednesday and Came over Friday @8am as promised to paint the walls in our kitchen which hadn't been painted since our house was built. He bought the paint and was ready to go. He didn't have to tape; he was that good. He had to put three coats on as the walls were that old and never been painted. He did a great job and would highly recommend him. I will not do any painting without him."
Blue cabinet refinishing
Dark cherry cabinets
Finished white cabinets.
Dark shaker cabinets
White refinished cabinets

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Costello Coatings
4.7(
53
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Metal Roofing - Paint

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Said he would be here at 8; texted at 7:45 saying he would be 10 minutes late, and showed up at 8:09! the work he did-with his team-was exactly what he said he would do."
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+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Big Al's Painting
Big Al's Painting
4.7(
15
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+7 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Big Al to paint two stair ways, a hallway, and a living room area. From our first phone conversation for a quote until he completed the job, Al was reliable, punctual, and finished the project within the proposed timeframe and budget. Weâ d recommend using Big Alâ s painting to anyone!"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Pro Painters Industry
4.1(
18
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Pro Painters Industry is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Avatar for B's Roofing & Construction
B's Roofing & Construction
4.3(
29
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Metal Roofing - PaintMetal Roofing - Paint- For Business

Serving Eliot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had B's Painting & do some carpentry and painting work for me. Brandon Aiken called me back right away and I had a written estimate within 48 hours. Brandon is very good at what he does, his pricing was reasonable, and the quality work was completed within his initial estimate and time frame promised."
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Eliot, 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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