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Top-Rated Painters in Hillsborough - Updated Nov 2026

Statewide Painting Services
4.7(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

For your painting projects in Flemington and the surrounding area, Statewide painting Services is your dependable choice. We have provided quality craftsmanship and superior customer service since 1985. We know the importance of keeping a clean work environment for your comfort. We use only the finest materials and the most friendly to the environment. Water damaged Sheetrock repair and wallpaper removal available.Specializing in fast turn around for new home buyers.. Your satisfaction is our main concern. We never forget that you invited us into your home. Call us today!

Interior exterior
Interior exterior
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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JT Lawler Inc
4.8(
131
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff and his team are professional from start to finish. An accurate quote was provided prior to starting the job, the team arrived on time, and they finished the job in one day (repairing, prepping, and painting bedroom walls, ceiling, and trim). The team cleaned up after themselves and the paint job looks fantastic. I'm sure you could find someone to do the job at a cheaper rate, but I know that the workmanship would not be the same. We have used them for a couple of interior paint jobs, and I will absolutely use them again."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Proud Work Ethics LLC
5.0(
75
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We purchased a home and needed a large amount painting to be done. Bobby was professional through the entire process. He was there when he said he would be, paid attention to detail and left everything clean. He did a great job and was fairly priced. I would highly recommend him and definitely use him for all of our painting needs."
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+13

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EJ Painting
4.9(
24
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric is the owner of EJ painting. He is honest and hardworking. His prices are the best and his work always out shines the more expensive competitors. Eric works in my house when I am work and he leaves my house as clean as when he started. He has painted and done sheet rock in the majority of my home. He also power washed my garage floor! He’s extremely versatile and aims to please. I have never once been disappointed in his work. I will be hiring him again to do my bathroom next. A+"
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+75

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Sunlight Contracting
4.8(
167
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Louis and John are experts at painting. They are neat, efficient, and were great with my home’s 100 year-old plaster walls. I found them to be hard working, on-time, and respectful to my home like it was their own. I highly rate the quality of their paint and of their painting."
Big Lou
White washed brick
Accent wall
Stairway
Sunroom

+65

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Central Jersey Painting & Wallcovering, Inc.
4.7(
54
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Paul and his crew of two additional painters worked with us to be sure we were happy. Work included having to prep walls that I removed wallpaper myself from unprofessionally, and they made them look new again! They were organized, clean and even used a HEPA vacuum (managing dust). They worked quickly, yet professionally every day and performed every agreed upon step as contracted. I received a few quotes for the work and Paul s price was very competitive, but equally important, he and his team were a pleasure to have work in our home. We are 100% satisfied and now my wife wants to paint more rooms because we found Paul and Central Jersey Painting. They trustworthy and we are lucky to have found them through Homeadvisor. A+++"
 wall papering
 commercial interior painting
 residential interior painting
 wall papering
 commercial interior painting

+12

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Hillsborough, NJ

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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