Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Timely quote given. Project scheduled a few weeks later. Unfortunately will require some touch up painting but they left matching paint thankfully, otherwise would have been higher rating."
+17
Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Essential Painting is a professional, well run operation. Alencar's crew is courteous and skilled. I highly recommend Essential Painting Company"
+109
Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"NW Painting did a wonderful job power washing and staining my deck with two stairways. Melissa kept me informed all through the process. It looks beautiful now!!!"
+14
Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Oscar Painting completed the painting jobs on time and on budget. Oscar Painting is the best I have seen and very professional on what he do."
+4
Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"A new composite deck was built and other miscellaneous painting. I am so pleased with the excellent work done. The new deck is great! Excellent customer service and always efficient. I highly recommend Costa Painting."
Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Zuck Painting was professional, communicative, punctual, and polite from start to finish in everything from getting a quote to the final touches. Even in hot and humid weather, the team showed up and worked tirelessly throughout the day. In just three days the exterior of my 1200 sqft house went from dark red to light blue and white. I highly recommend Zuck Painting!"
+49
Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Ours is a small condo association of 5 houses. We called about 4 painting companies to look at our decks and give us a quote on Deck painting/staining. What is good about Rick's painting service and especially Rick is that he will come over at a time convenient to us unlike other companies who mostly look at their own convenience. Even though it was drizzling Rick showed up, waited for the rain to stop, he looked at the decks gave us some good suggestion and gave us a few pointers to think about. His quote was within our budget so we assigned him the project. Rick is very professional in his approach before he started the project he spoke to all unit owners and explained them how exactly he will stain/paint the deck. His team is also very professional they made sure garden beds near the deck is covered before they started the work, they made sure our lawn is not damaged by the stain/paint and chemicals. All the 5 unit owners are very happy with Ricks work. Another thing which i should mention is that he is very accommodating, our association due to this COVID scenario could not release his payment on time but Rick did not make a fuss about it he finished his job on time. I would recommend him to my friends and family."
+6
Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Matt was excellent! He cleaned, sanded, and painted\sealed our large deck. His attention to detail was outstanding. He arrived on time for each of his scheduled visits, he did a great job with cleaning up when he was done, and ultimately, did a terrific job in making our old deck look like it was new. And needless to say, his work is holding up well, despite the various and sometimes harsh weather conditions. I would definitely hire him again and I would highly recommend him."
+2
Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"An excellent professional?the painting turned out very well and gave my house a brand-new look. He truly delivered on his promises."
+72
Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Brian responded very quickly and gave a fair quote. Did a awesome job completing the painting in my house. I will be re hiring him for future projects in my house! Thank you Brian"
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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