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Avatar for Adam's Quality Painting
Adam's Quality Painting
4.8(
31
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+2 more

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! A truly professional company. Great to work with. The work was exceptional! Would recommend them and hire them again for any painting we might need done. No drips, no overruns, no paint on the siding or driveway. And, they got it done in one day. A very long day but one day."
Painting - Exterior Project
All the cabinet doors are brought to our shop to be completely refinished in an environment where the paint can properly cure.
This 1940s home looks brand new, after a complete refinishing of the siding and trim, a flat finish for the siding, satin finish for the trim, and newly constructed trellises integrated into the corner boards.
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+153

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 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 Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Dennis was fantastic. Scheduling the work was easy. He came to my house. Did the prep the painting and the cleanup. It was very professional. I will use him again. He also gave me great advice that I valued and I am thrilled with."
 bedroom
 DINING ROOM
 BEFORE FAUX FINISH
 BEFORE GRASSCLOTH WALLPAPER
 EXTERIOR,CHURCH DOORS

+127

Response time10 mins
Recommended by92%of homeowners
RES Painting, LLC
4.8(
66
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ryan and Bobby were very professional, but also personable and have a great rapport with each other which carries over to the customer. Their banter made them fun to be around as I work from home. RES made recommendations for complimentary color schemes and easily accommodated a few of our last-minute changes which included repainting an accent wall. Highly recommended."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Steve's Painting and Cabinet Refinishing
5.0(
11
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve was phenomenal! He was the only guy I could find who painted both the doors/faces, and boxes. He was the lowest price and had the most flexible scheduling. And when we had some issues afterwards with the hardware and paint, he came back and refinished the faces again without hesitation. He’s very communicative and I couldn’t be happier with my experience with him."
Blue cabinet refinishing
Dark cherry cabinets
Finished white cabinets.
Dark shaker cabinets
White refinished cabinets

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Big Al's Painting
4.7(
15
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a rental unit that I wanted painted completely and also the wood cabinets. Big Al arrived on time and gave me an estimate. He then completed the job in a timely manner and the bill was the same as the estimate. No surprises just good quality workmanship and honest prices with a sense of humor and fun during the job. You canâ  t go wrong with this man."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Four Sons Painting & Carpentry
4.1(
29
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They prepped, repaired nail pops; other flaws and painted a two-story open stair well for me. Their attention to detail and the respect they showed my home is noteworthy. I am extremely pleased with the results and would recommend them without hesitation."
Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Rochester, 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.

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