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Zuck Painting
4.7(
27
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+1 more

Serving Leicester, 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!"
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+49

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Colorset Painting Plus
4.4(
34
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+3 more

Serving Leicester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was really impressed with Colorset Painting work ethics. He always showed up on time and work until the job was done. He was very polite, courteous and professional. He did incredible painting of the my 12' x 25' front porch, as well one interior wall. I totally recommend Colorset Painting for your next job"
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting

+3

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Vicente Painting Corporation
5.0(
13
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Exterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint Removal

Serving Leicester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had an exceptional experience with Vicente Painting Corp. Gabriel was very communicative during the whole process. His team was courteous and did high quality work. The price was right and his terms were great as well. I would use VPC again and would recommend them to anyone that has a painting need. Jon"
Painting and carpentry
Painting and carpentry
Painting and carpentry
Painting and carpentry
Painting and carpentry

+5

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Leicester, 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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