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MH PAINTING INC
4.9(
118
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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 Little Neck, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt and his team were excellent. We had a big job for them to do which included the entire exterior to our two-story 90+ year-old home. The house definitely needed an overall refresher. It hadn't been painted in many years. The job was done on schedule and as estimated. Matt was easy to communicate with, and we felt he and his team wanted to do the best job possible. They were always professional and over the course of the job (which included full washing, scraping, and painting) we always were happy to have them on our property, which they kept in good order."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Viteza, LLC
5.0(
52
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+4 more

Serving Little Neck, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Painted the exterior of my house. It looks fantastic. A fresh new look. George is professional, he communicates, works quickly, completed the job in the time he stated. Very professional. Very competitive pricing. Have more projects for him. Highly recommend Vitezia Painting."
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Hank's Painting and Drywall Repair
4.8(
65
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+4 more

Serving Little Neck, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hank was well prepared for the job. A simple repair job ended in chaos. The ceiling fell down on him. He went right to it put up Sheetrock and spackle to meet the ceiling that did not fall down. The job came out perfect. He painted the ceiling and painted the wall. I would recommend Hank to anyone 5 stars"
Apartment walls.
House Painting
Bedroom
Living room
Kitchen

+80

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Best for Less Painting
5.0(
9
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Little Neck, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richard called to show interest in the job to paint my two iron railings on my brick staircase leading to my front porch. We discussed the job what it entailed. He described in detail what he would do to complete the job. He would sand the old paint off, remove all loose paint chips until the railings were smooth to accept the new coats of paint. He recommended Direct to Metal (DTM) paint advising it was much better than rust oleum paint. I did my research and read the same thing so we went with the DTM paint and I’m glad we did. Richard put three coats of paint, was meticulous in his process, very neat and carefully planned. He was extremely professional, polite and friendly to deal with. The job exceeded my expectations. I will use Richard and Best for Less the next time a pint project comes up."
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Tom house in long Island

+30

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Nunez Construction and Painting
4.5(
342
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+4 more

Serving Little Neck, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hello,my name is Sharif I've been painting / plastering for 25+ years.I can stand my and do exactly what you want to get job done.Very clean and efficient. Please text anytime at this number so can come and look at what you need done..."
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+32

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Jhobanis Painting
Jhobanis Painting
4.8(
12
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Little Neck, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Jhobanis Painting is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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FAQs for painting projects in Little Neck, 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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