I am a hardware junkie and have been to many hardware stores in the USA and Europe in my lifetime,…read moreand Ames is one of my very favorites. Thanks especially to Steve in the Wiscasset store paint department, who is always willing to give great advice.

I like the hardware store but the lack of a cohesive line system to check out is stressful. I stand…read morethere and wait for a cashier to open and people just stroll on past in front of me. They don't do lines well at all.

This past June (2016) I went to Maine Paint (the location at 1037 Forest Avenue in Portland)…read moreseveral times because I was planning bathroom and kitchen repair/refresh/remodels. Maine Paint is one of the few places that carry Lincrusta, a brand of paintable bas relief wallpapers. I asked how much time is needed to order wallpaper from a book - the answer was 3-5 business days. Their interior designer, Janet, is very skilled; she gave me some useful information in regards to choosing wallpapers. I picked the brain of one of the other employees in regards to painting my kitchen cabinets. The wood of the original cabinets are in excellent condition despite being over sixty years old. We painted them with water based paint when I first moved in. Unfortunately it hasn't held up to the wear and tear associated with kitchen work. I asked about "pixalated lacquer" - I'd read about it in the magazine Fine Home Building. The employee indicated that by law they could only sell that particular product to professionals because of the VOCs it emits. He suggested an alternative if I planned to do the work myself: "Advance" by Benjamin Moore or Cabinet Control, another product. He stated that he used to paint professionally and that he preferred "Advance." Although I haven't yet painted the cabinets, I plan to do so this coming spring, and I appreciate that he shared his expertise. They were having a picnic for their customers just outside the entrance that day. I don't know which employee made the hamburgers, but the one I ate was the best hamburger I've had in years!

Super helpful staff and great store. They will store the info on paint you buy for the future!read more

Dave was so very helpful. I had no idea what I was doing going into painting my door trim and he…read morewalked me through everything I need. I picked out what I thought I needed and he told me I was choosing all the most expensive things and helped me save money rather than being silent and letting myself scam myself!! He was super knowledgeable and the vibes in there were so great and inviting. I really do appreciate Dave and he deserves some recognition for sure!

My wife and I have been devoted customers at Sherwin Williams for many years, purchasing paint for…read morethe inside and outside of our house. We have always found the employees considerate, knowledgeable and very helpful. Our plan for this project, was to paint the walls and ceiling of our bedroon. My wife was going to prep the room during the day and I was going to come home Friday evening and paint the ceiling. Then, on Saturday morning, our plan was to knock out the walls. Well, the best laid out plans don't always go the way you want, now do they! We underestimated the amount of paint we needed for the ceiling and checked to see if SW was open late on a Friday evening and they were. I whipped over and picked up another gallon of ceiling paint, which they had in stock. They completely saved the day! I also picked up another gallon of the wall paint. Oh, yeah one more thing, always check the Internet for sales. We did this time and got 30% off!

Charlie, the manager, is awesome. He answered our questions clearly and repeated things I didn't…read moreunderstand. This is the place to go to get great service.

From the owner: We specialize in paint, varnish, paint supplies, wallpaper and help you with proper preparation…read moretechnique.

Excellent hardware store in downtown Gardiner. It has been there forever and has anything and…read moreeverything you will ever need. I asked for something and the woman told me exactly what I needed and where it was without any hesitation. She was so nice and personable. An extremely delightful experience. I hadn't been in there in years and I forgot how great it is. They have a lot of paint and so much hardware stuff.

Lots of parking, near the Hannafords. Great selections of tools and hardware to keep your home or…read morecamp going. They recently had a sale on LED lightbulbs--a 4 pack of 60W replacement bulbs went for just $2! Helpful, friendly staff who are direct and efficient and open up additional lanes for checkout when a long line forms. Bring your disposable batteries to recycle here too!

Wonderful friendly customer service. Prices were fine with me. I went somewhere else and paid much…read moremore for the same thing. They have everything I need! Love it!

Visited this store twice while I was in town and can't say enough about the courteous service and…read morevalue! The front counter is bustling yet each person receives exactly the help they need. Always smiling and willing to share a tidbit that helps the customer when they're in need. This is a perfect example of what I remember from living in New England - neighbors helping each other.

This is the PLACE! If you live in rural Maine like me... You probably have some fancy idea of being…read morea farmer, ranching or simply just getting rid of that horrid wasp nest. Since I have no experience in any of the above- this is the place I come too! Super knowledgable friendly staff- who helps me through all the dilemmas of growing gardens, having a dog and getting rid of pests and then everything in between! Prices are great as will!!

This locally owned business uses a personal touch with every customer. I have received amazing…read morepersonalized service each visit. They always ask the right questions, to ensure I have everything I need before I begin the project. I am very impressed with this business and highly recommend them. Great prices too.

I needed to get my room painted, but the custom color created on Friday was just not right so I…read morereturned on Saturday - about one hour after they had closed. Andy Toner was working on some custom colors and he took the time to add a few drops to my paint to make it work. He was very patient with me and the color is great. I will be buying all of my paint at Bangor Paint & Wallpaper!

The customer service at this hardware store seems to be exceptional, from each time we've been here…read moreand been helped! I absolutely love that someone offers to help load our car. Thank you! Always good deals to shop here too. Aside from your traditional hardware store needs, this place has an exquisite selection in their greenhouse. To appease the foodies, there's a WALL of unique soda and bbq rubs and marinades, ice cream popcorn and candy. Fun for the entire family!

A reliable local business with friendly, helpful staff and a wide array of products. Plants are…read morewell cared for. The rewards program actually yields valuable savings. Great local spot.