Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Rich and his team did a wonderful job. Everything they painted looks great. They were extremely pleasant and a joy to work with. I'd hire them again in a minute, and so should you."
Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"They were true professionals and did an amazing job painting my bedroom. I will definitely use them again for future painting projects."
Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Credit card accepted
"Just had my house painted by Curragh Painting. I was so pleased with them. They are so professional, neat, polite, and do a fantastic job. Call Joe at (973) 847-3140."
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Small jobs welcome
"he does very good work and very neat work."
Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2013
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"Was fantastic. The cleaning service associates were amazing and very professional. Love the work. Highly recommended"
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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"Cesar & his team were such a joy! They painted the interior of my home beautifully. Worked quickly, were so kind, & paid attention to detail. I?ll be using Cesar for all future home work!"
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
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"Tomas was very professional, neat and showed up on time! He is the owner and the person who does the work. He did a great job spackling our walls as there was quite a bit of water damage. You cannot tell where he spackled now that it is painted. He paid a lot of attention to detail. He removed a motion detector, light switches and put everything back prior to leaving. I would highly recommend him for his work and his pleasant demeanor."
Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"Ueda did a phenomenal job with my painting .She was extremely responsive, patient , She absolutely nailed our project.. highly recommended."
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
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"We hired A1 for two jobs. The first one was to repair a fireplace chimney. We had water coming down the chimney into the fireplace. They had to remove and replace top 10 tiers of brick, concrete, recap and paint the exterior. They were on time, professional, fairly priced and did a very good job. Clean worksite and easy to work with. It's been a few months and still no leaks. Just recently we had some roof damage in a totally unrelated area, opposite side of the roof and called Tony once again. Water was pouring into. our attic. In the middle of a storm Tony came, got up on a ladder to out two story roof and tarped it to prevent further water damage. He then came back and took care of all the repairs after the storm was over. He is a hard worker with great work ethic. Does the job properly and knows his stuff. We would hire him again and recommend ."
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
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"Vinny and his crew were attentive to detail and started and finished the project as planned. Zero change orders and the work was high quality. Zero disruption and left the site without any issues and in pristine conditions. Completely leveled and refurbished an existing patio and all walkways and looks brand new."
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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