Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I needed 2 exterior doors Painted and Dylan painted them Tricon Black and it came out great. Fair price, timely manner, good communication."
+9
Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Edwin (aka Cappy} was hired to paint and provide carpentry service for my 1885 family home in Friendship, Maine. The home has been in the family for generations and is very special to us. Cappy and his crew scraped, primed and painted the main house as well as provided carpentry as needed. His crew resheathed, shingled and stained 3 outbuilding and repaired thresholds and trim on the same. the house is on an island so the logistics were complicated. Cappys crew accomplished all of the work in less than two weeks and the results exceeded my expectations. I will hire them again when needed, you should too."
+4
Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Shawn Myatt and his son, Ethan, were great and did a great job painting two sides of our big old farm house. Shawn is a very conscientious, hard, worker. Polite. Friendly. Respectful. Easy to work with, discussing various aspects of the project. Shawn treated it like it was his own home!"
+16
Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"Don and his crew were pleasant, professional, showed up on time and communicated well with me during the project. He did a great job prepping my garage floor for epoxy painting and clear coat application. He pays attention to detail, answered any questions I had and cleaned up after working. His services are fairly priced and I highly recommend him and his crew! I liked his work so much I've hired him to prep and paint my deck!"
+8
Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I contacted Mr Costello he came out on schedule, gave me a fair price, I agreed to have the work done. Mr Costello and his crew pressure cleaned, repaired, and stained my front and back decks. They look like brand new. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Mr Costello for all the excellent work."
+1
Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"We were very fortunate to find Scott of Island Painting through HomeAdvisor. My husband is an engineer and a fine woodworker and he judged that Scott is a meticulous painter who does fine work and goes above and beyond, even ridding us of a bee's nest near the house trim he was painting. Part of our house is three stories, but Scott managed to paint all the fascia board, and do some repairs while he was at it. Very pleasant personality. Five star work!!"
+26
Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"The owner, Banyon, did a terrific job scraping off our peeling textured ceiling, then mudded and painted it. It looks perfect! He was very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend this company."
+7
Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We hired Rein Green Painting to repair and paint the exterior of a seasonal cottage in addition to replacing and sealing the lattice work at the base of the house - they've been very pleasant to work with and quite responsive - jumping on the project and completing it quickly - and they've done a great job, I recommend."
+107
Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"David, you did a wonderful job installing the roof, and I truly appreciate how thorough the cleanup was afterward. Thank you so much for your hard work and professionalism."
+17
Serving Newcastle, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1970
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
Pinkham Brothers Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!
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.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Use this guide to discover awning repair costs based on factors such as parts prices, labor, replacement costs, awning type, and more.
Discover how factors such as linear footage, local labor rates, and trim type affect the total cost of painting baseboards.
Learn how much cat or dog door installation costs based on factors like the door size, material, location, and added features.
Discover the cost of installing a new door, including factors such as location, size, materials, hardware, and local labor rates.
Learn how to budget for a new fence by exploring cost factors such as the fence size, height, posts, gates, style, and labor requirements.
Budget for fence repair costs based on factors such as fence length, height, repair type, materials, ongoing maintenance, labor, and more.