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J.V. Painting
4.8(
23
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+4 more

Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"James and Matt were extremely great to work with. They showed up when they said they would be there and they did beautiful work. Very nice and professional, pleasant people who take their work seriously. I hired them to paint my Momâ s house and I am going to hire them to paint mine next!"
Master Bedroom
Ceiling Before
Full House Repaint Clay,
Full House Repaint Clay,
Guest Bedroom - Prayer Room

+36

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Paint Company
5.0(
17
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Brian and his team Precision Paint did an amazing job scraping off the old paint and then painting the wood areas around the 3rd floor exterior area of my house. Very professional team and the price couldn’t be beat. You can see the before and after photos."
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+5

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Strauss Contracting
5.0(
22
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional. The quality of the work was excellent and the communication, which I find to be very important, was top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone. They will be replacing our fence next month and I know they will do a great job."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Downtown apartment reno
Downtown apartment reno

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Above service
5.0(
11
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did an awesome job. He was very professional on the communication and on time to the project and went to multiple stores to make sure he could get the correct materials and the fix was great. Very thorough."
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full kitchen repainting

+20

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Specialty Painting - Faux Finishes

Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When confronted with a crisis because of a copper plumbing burglary, Mr. Grady, of Grady's Painting, Plastering and Construction, willingly traveled many miles to come to my aid. Requesting only a $1.00 deposit against a $4,500.00 job, he masterfully reconstructed my nineteenth century lath and plaster hallway wall, also thoroughly compensating for a missing portion of a central stud unwittingly removed by a plumber! After his extensive search for appropriate composition and dimension of material, he replaced and replicated a section of my forty-year-old faux onyx tub surround with common white PVC sheet, tinted oil-based colors, glaze, paint brush, and a rag. His applied natural talents and superlative skills saved me thousands of dollars! On the basis of both professional conversation and knowledgeable observation, Mr. Grady possesses the intrinsic knowledge of old-world trades, the artistic capabilities, the problem=solving thought processes, and the personal work ethic to accomplish a broud scope of reconstruction and restoration."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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JB Splash Remodeling
5.0(
2
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jim Baker and staff not only met but exceeded our expectations. Reasonable price and short timeline, excellent communication throughout project. Friendly and professional. He will definitely be our first call for any future projects!"
Addition to a lake house
Addition to a lake house
Addition to a lake house
Addition to a lake house
Addition to a lake house

+53

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Central Square, 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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