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Avatar for MEGA PAINTING & DECORATING INC
MEGA PAINTING & DECORATING INC
4.9(
22
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Mega Painting & Decorating, Inc. Is your premier choice for all your painting needs. Specializing in residential painting services, we bring years of industry experience to every project, whether large or small. Our commitment to customer satisfaction ensures that we get the job done right the first time, every time. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Contact us today to discuss your next project!\n

Heatherwood Luxury Apartm
Heatherwood Luxury Apartm
Heatherwood Luxury Apartm
Heatherwood Luxury Apartm
Heatherwood Luxury Apartm

+17

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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B&B painting by the pros
4.2(
223
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We love the paint color and the painters! Brad and his team were professional in every sense of the term - knowledgeable, experienced, conscientious, friendly, responsive and meticulous - What I dream for and rarely experience with home improvement contractors"
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+60

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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JP Painting
4.9(
46
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I had a bathroom and dining room ceiling painted. Both needed repairs prior to painting. John was really good and I would definitely use JP painting again. Both my bathroom and dining room ceiling looked great. He was neat, cleaned up completely and there were no surprise costs or issues in the end."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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MN Painting and Stucco
4.8(
128
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Contractor was very personable and offered suggestions for painting my patio furniture. Work was completed quickly and exceeded my expectations. He left the patio free of paint splatter which was what I feared. The patio set looks like new."
Office project
Office project
Office project
Office project
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+239

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JT blest painting
5.0(
8
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Completely painted my entire house was the best decision my wife and I made Transformed every room to amazing results Please take my advise you will love his work"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
perfection painting
4.5(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+4 more

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

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"Denise put in a quote which I found well within my price range of FAIR. Not only that, I needed it done in a very short time and he fit me in..my walls look beautiful and I will have him back in early Sept to do the rest of the house. WARNING..if he says he will be there by 8 AM you best make sure you didn't try to linger and are up and dressed...he will be there ringing on the doorbell...I swear he hangs on the door just so he can ring it at exactly the time he said he was coming...He completed the job and it is now ready for my sister to vist..."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Central Islip, NY

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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