Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1997
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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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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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"Al and his team at Essential Painting were fantastic. They painted the interior of our house, stained the front door, pressure washed the deck and pool patio, and repaired the deck. They provided a detailed proposal at a competitive price. They were prompt and completed the work as scheduled. They did an excellent job. The team was friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend them."
+109
Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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"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."
Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"The entire staff, from office to carpenters and painters were very professional and completely thorough in their work! Very pleased with the results. I wish I hired them 3 paint jobs ago!"
+92
Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"On time, well-organized, and a thorough paint job including sanding and scraping where needed. Paint looks great and friendly service. I would definitely recommend Reliant Painting."
Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
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"I highly recommend Evolution Painting. We had carpentry work that needed to be done as well as staining the house. When a couple of unforeseen items popped up, they were taken care of as well. Each day, when they left you would never know they were there...excellent clean-up. My house looks great!"
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"Ozzy and his team did a great job painting the exterior of our home. They were efficient, meticulous, organized, and very punctual. The house came out great! We are very happy with the quality of the work and the outcome."
+141
Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Small jobs welcome
"Silas did an incredible job painting our interior. He even moved furniture and other clutter I didn’t get to. He’s very professional, arriving when he said he would and finishing ahead of time. His work is outstanding. He’s a real gentleman also. His interior painting was so well done we hired him to paint our exterior."
Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Small jobs welcome
"Excellent work, great communication, on time, and worked with us to size our interior paint project to our budget. Highly recommended!"
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Warranties offered
"GL Alliance did the interior paint for our home. It has been such a pleasure working with them. They are professional, care deeply about attention to detail, and kept us updated throughout the process. Gracy was especially wonderful to work with. So kind and caring. I would absolutely work with them again and would highly recommend for anyone who needs paint or exterior work done on their home."
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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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