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Avatar for Essential Painting Company
Essential Painting Company
4.9(
49
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Al and his team at Essential Painting were fantastic. They painted the interior of our house, stained the front door, pressure washed the deck and pool patio, and repaired the deck. They provided a detailed proposal at a competitive price. They were prompt and completed the work as scheduled. They did an excellent job. The team was friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend them."
Anne and Tom
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting and Carpentry
Clapboard Siding replacement an painting
Fix ceiling and walls from water leak.

+109

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Urbano Painting, Inc.
4.9(
24
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+2 more

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Urbano Painting. They applied solid stain to the cedar siding and trim of our two-story colonial and performed some repair and replacement carpentry - at a price that was lower than all but one of the quotes I received. All of their work was impeccable. Jocimar and his whole team are a pleasure to deal with and went the extra mile to ensure our complete satisfaction. Everything was done with a high degree of professionalism, from prep work to staining to daily cleanup. The whole experience exceeded my expectations, and I hope to hire them again for interior painting."
painting
painting
painting
painting
painting

+24

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
SBL Painters
5.0(
20
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shay and his team did an amazing job painting the interior of my new townhome. He was very helpful from the initial quote to the finished product, and he maintained clear communication throughout the entire process. The interior of my home is very tricky with 30ft ceilings in some sections, and Shay got all 2,200 sq ft done quickly over the Memorial Day holiday so Iâ d have a fresh start before unpacking my boxes. I canâ t thank him and his team enough."
Sudbury
Sudbury
Acton
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rick's Painting Service
4.8(
27
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rickâ s Painting has gone to extra lengths to make my hallway and staircase look great. He is an honest and caring person who besides being an excellent painter, is kind and a pleasure to work with. Strongly recommend Rickâ s Painting."
living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Bedroom

+6

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Lancaster, MA

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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