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Avatar for Superior Strokes Painting
Superior Strokes Painting
4.8(
130
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We will always use Superior Strokes for our painting needs. Pricing is always fair and Steve is extremely reliant, detail oriented, and highly skilled. We have had fences painted, our deck re-stained and our home power washed and the quality of the work is exceptional."
Before
Chemical stripped railing, sanded and minwax perfo
Front door
Gorgeous
Beautiful Reflection

+19

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Erivan Da Silva Painting
Erivan Da Silva Painting
4.8(
70
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+16 more

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Erivan and his team were super responsive and responsible and great to work with. They did really high quality work for us, and I loved the result. They have been painting for years, and were referred to me from a friend who had them paint his historic Somerville home with many details. The team was always on time, and they were great problem solvers when things inevitably came up (we ran out of paint, for example). I was also impressed that they painted all the trim perfectly without painters tape :) Their work included doing some light spackling of wall cracks, and removal of shades before they started. Finally, they were super fast!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+846

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for ABC Painting, Inc
ABC Painting, Inc
5.0(
99
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Welerson, Daniel and the team at ABC Painting are fabulous. They are clean, organized, prompt and very professional. Welerson and Daniel stop by frequently to check on the progress of the job and to offer very valuable suggestions. I had them paint a room that was originally stained cedar panels. WOW, the transformation of this room is incredible. Thank you ABC Painting for a high quality job. I give them my highest recommendation."
Houses Transformation
Houses Transformation
Houses Transformation
Houses Transformation
Houses Transformation

+36

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ARCH PAINTING
ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
161
)
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+14 more

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was performed exactly as discussed and agreed to (match existing paint colors) at estimated cost. Start was delayed at our request due to high heat and humidity, with no complaints. Work was further delayed through no fault of Arch Painting due to continuous wet weather. Once a good weather window finally occurred, the work was performed quickly with no impact on us. We were totally satisfied with the quality of the work and the finished product."
BEFORE
AFTER
Before
After
Before

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boston Painting Services Inc.
4.9(
110
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Boston Painting Services painted the trim on my exterior windows, as well as 7 doors inside my home. They were very responsive. Pedro was wonderful to work with. The job went well. The workmen arrived on time, were friendly, safe and very professional. They did an excellent job."
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+79

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for K Rod Painting
K Rod Painting
4.9(
19
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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 Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"K-Rod did a good job painting. When they stained my deck, they dripped stain on my plants and trampled some of them. This is an established garden and I don’t know if the plants will come back. They did not show any care or concern my property and did not even cover the plants before staining."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Renaissance Revival Painting
Renaissance Revival Painting
4.7(
86
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Specialty Painting - Mural or Trompe LoeilSpecialty Painting - Faux FinishesSpecialty Painting - Faux Finishes - For Business+1 more

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very prompt response after initial contact. Specialty painting was exactly what I needed and this small owner-operated business fit the bill completely. We had an initial visit where we met & he assessed what needed to be done. He has a terrific eye for color, and matched exactly what I had. Scheduling was very soon thereafter, with no delays. The repair of the damaged portions of my 30-year old faux surface is now complete and nobody could ever tell a repair has been done, it is so seamless. Very reasonable price, as well. We expect to be working with Renaissance Revival on another job in our house."
 Living room
 Italian landscape
Library
Landscape with house
Tuscan landscape

+34

Response time10 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Marlborough, 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.

The Marlborough, MA homeowners’ guide to painting services

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