Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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Warranties offered
"Owner showed up on time for quote and for each day of painting (he did all of the work himself on our job) and did a great job on the timeline he had provided us. Excellent work, easy communication, excellent price, would definitely use again."
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Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"I had ceiling repaired from water damage and room painted. Everything was done in a timely manner, clean up, and pictures placed back on walls. I am very satisfied with work and will definitely hire them again."
+44
Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
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Emergency services offered
"Andres and his team did an amazing job painting our garage. We had paint that had been peeling off for years. His team peeled the paint, filled mortar in some of the concrete gaps and then gave the garage a fresh coat of paint. Couldn’t be happier. This is the second time I’ve used Andres and will continue to use him for all my painting needs."
+171
Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Emergency services offered
"Rafael and his team did an amazing job! | hired them to paint two bedrooms and a bathroom, and to remove the popcorn ceilings. They were kind, professional, and extremely detail-oriented. I was able to work with their interior designer to choose paint colors, which made the process even easier. They started the job quickly, were reasonably priced, and the quality was outstanding. I've already asked them to come back to paint the rest of my house. I highly recommend Superb Painting!"
+22
Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Small jobs welcome
"Valle Painting has done an excellent painting job on my front home door! I highly recommend its painting services."
+74
Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"The best painter I have ever worked with! They painted 4 rooms in my house and did an amazing job. They were very responsive and professional and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality painter."
Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
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Emergency services offered
"We are DELIGHTED with Skyline Professional Painting. The owner and his helpers are timely, neat and fair-priced. Will use them again."
+138
Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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Credit card accepted
"Great job by MK GC. We had a small but tricky painting/wallpapering/tile job and they did a great job. They were exactly on time, on budget, and completed everything plus another item I added at the last minute. Will definitely be using them again."
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Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Small jobs welcome
"Meyron did amazing work painting my bedroom and office also painting my closed doors and fixed all the scratches from my dogs .Meyron did great jab with my apt.jHe were quick efficient and did everything I asked I were very impressed with his structural work and color match..very professional and neat I highly-rated him Great job."
+28
Serving Carlstadt, NJ and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"David and his team went the extra mile to prep and paint the exterior of my house as they have in the past. Meticulous attention to detail and all the vagaries that seasoned houses present are hallmarks of David’s work. This is especially important to me as the color scheme of my house involves five individual colors that need to be seamlessly incorporated. David and his Van Gogh team are definitely the ones to call if you have a vintage home with complex, multicolor gingerbread detail. David is wonderful to work with and his advice about paint color and attention to structural issues come from decades of work in the field."
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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