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Shamrock Painting & Wallpapering
4.5(
164
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Serving New York, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shamrock Painting did a great job on the interior of my mother's 3-bedroom house in Riverdale, which I have been preparing to put on the market. Kevin and his team did an outstanding job repairing the walls and ceilings - there was decades worth of peeling paint, staples and nails, holes, tape and glue, water damage and other stains everywhere - and repainting them. They did not take any shortcuts and were highly professional in their tools, materials and techniques, and in communications about the work. Now the walls and ceilings are perfect and the house looks really good! Moreover, their price was extremely reasonable. Shamrock Painting has my highest recommendation."
Wallpaper Project
Painting - Interior Project
Wallpaper Project
Painting - Interior Project
Wallpaper Project

+115

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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MH PAINTING INC
4.9(
117
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Serving New York, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired MH Painting to repair several large cracks on walls and ceiling, to paint 3 rooms including a bedroom where he sanded and refinished the floor, to paint our hallway and paint and refinish several doors. He also painted our staircase. Matt did an excellent job! He was very skilled and accommodating. We are very pleased with the results and will definitely call on MHPainting for future projects."
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Elias Painting & More Corp.
5.0(
50
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Serving New York, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Elias Painting three times to Paint my entire bedroom and repair the molding. And to paint my living room. He did an excellent job and thatâ  s who I call whenever I need any painting or repairs in my home. Thank you!"
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+18

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fourth/Wall Painting
4.6(
97
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Serving New York, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chris was excellent -- super professional, great communication. Arrived on time, did great work (exterior painting job) -- would highly recommend him!"
water damage/smoke stain
Before
Before
Water damage from roof
after prep/paiinting

+19

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Giorgi's Studio
5.0(
24
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Serving New York, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beautiful work painting the doors and frames in faux brass. Hard to see it isnâ t actually brass. Fairly priced and a pleasure to work with. I recommend Giorgi and his team whole heartedly. Could not have been happier."
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby

+78

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JAT Painting Construction Corporation
4.8(
33
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Serving New York, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They we're very friendly and willing to work with my short schedule. They did a great paint job and a great clean up. They basically painted 3 rooms between breakfast and lunchtime."
Call now at (347) 777-4804
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Van Gogh Painting and contracting Llc
5.0(
8
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Serving New York, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"David and his team went the extra mile to prep and paint the exterior of my house as they have in the past. Meticulous attention to detail and all the vagaries that seasoned houses present are hallmarks of David’s work. This is especially important to me as the color scheme of my house involves five individual colors that need to be seamlessly incorporated. David and his Van Gogh team are definitely the ones to call if you have a vintage home with complex, multicolor gingerbread detail. David is wonderful to work with and his advice about paint color and attention to structural issues come from decades of work in the field."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in New York, 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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