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Avatar for Life In Colors Painting, Inc.
Life In Colors Painting, Inc.
4.9(
73
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We asked for estimates to stain the exterior of our house. Ozzy handled the estimate process the best of the three companies we contacted. He has a friendly, professional manner and his price was in line with the other quotes. Ed did the work and he worked very hard and was polite and very accommodating. Ozzy put in extra effort to get our color choice matched just right. He came to set up the job with Ed and returned to inspect when the job was done. Ozzy spent time painting areas he thought needed improvement, but we hadn't noticed. He then used a blower around the house and took the debris away -- a very nice extra touch! Will hire them again for our painting needs."
Living room
Exterior work
Interior Painting
New construction
Exterior

+141

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SBL Painters
5.0(
20
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vicente Painting Corporation
5.0(
13
)
Exterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint Removal

Serving Lancaster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Gabriel and his staff were fabulous!!!! My deck was treated stained and painted and looks brand new! The price was great and the people who worked on the deck were professional and experienced! I would recommend this company to anyone and have already to family members who will be calling them. For some reasons my photos will not load and I so wanted to let people see the before and after pictures! Incredible job!!!! Thank you Gabe and crew!! Cheryl Hassett"
Painting and carpentry
Painting and carpentry
Painting and carpentry
Painting and carpentry
Painting and carpentry

+5

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%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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