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Kennedy Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and his team were great. Not only did they do a great job painting, but Brian had us leave all furniture in place and his team moved it to paint and moved it back in place before we got home. Extremely helpful for those of us that don't have time to be rearranging furniture morning and night. They also assisted determining where some stains were coming from by removing drywall and replacing it, in an awkward area of the ceiling. They repaired and looked like new. Highly recommend Brian and his team."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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High Definition Painting Inc
4.9(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"High Definition Painted the entire interior of my home 12 plus rooms. My Wife and I are extremely happy with the results. We also had High Definition paint the exterior of my home several years ago and were very happy with the results. Would highly recommend this Company and will call them for future painting jobs."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Husky Design Painting
5.0(
22
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+10 more

Serving Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Husky Design Painting went above and beyond delivering expert paint services. He was helpful, patient and knowledgeable when it came to selecting the best paint for our home. He was accommodating to our timeline and flexible. Highly recommend their painting services."
New Kitchen complete remodeling
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Olde England Painting
5.0(
56
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+5 more

Serving Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have used Olde England to paint both the interior and exterior of our old Victorian house. They do a terrific job and we would highly recommend them. They are professional, hard working, and keep a clean workspace. They’ve also done several carpentry repairs that were well done."
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
161
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+14 more

Serving Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic! From our first meeting with Brian Timmons to our last, we were extremely impressed. The quality of work and the employees’ professionalism was very impressive. We will be recommending Arch Painting to our family and friends!"
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Premier Painting
4.7(
55
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Pete did a phenomenal job on this project. Our home needed a lot of TLC and Pete was extremely knowledgeable about how to help us achieve the look we wanted. He has a great attention to detail and accommodated all of our requests. I would highly recommend Pete and Premier Painting for any of your home needs. I look forward to working with him on future projects we would like to complete in our home."
Recent interior painting
Recent interior painting
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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KLS Painting and Tiling
4.9(
62
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+2 more

Serving Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very happy with the quality of the paint job that Silas Silva of KLS Painting company performed. He proved to be an excellent choice among 5 other pros who sent the quotes. He was hired for painting exterior of my house and fences. I was especially impressed with how he and his crew meticulously scrapping, sanding &oil primer of all of the imperfection of the existing shingles, replacing and repairing any areas need to be done before the paint job and the result was like I got a brand new house. My house can be considered big enough and aged so the work was very time consuming and thanks to KLS painting professionals. I strongly recommend KLS painting to anyone who needs quality & afforable painting job."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paintworks By Dennis, LLC
5.0(
69
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In addition to Dennis's excellent painting skills, his experience and knowledge of different products to use was excellent. He also went beyond expectations of working with a contractor. He returned every communication promptly and answered all questions. When I wanted advice on improving some areas around the house prior to his start of work, he made an extra trip to stop by in person, provided his thoughts on best practices, and even lent me some items to use until the project start. I would definitely recommend Dennis for your painting needs."
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Response time10 mins
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Manchester, NH

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.

The Manchester, NH homeowners’ guide to painting services

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