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Top-Rated Painters in Princeton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Original Design Painting, LLC
Original Design Painting, LLC
4.6(
353
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Overall very happy with the painting work. Quick, professional, easy to work with. The walls largely look great. Minus a half star because the estimate stated that wallpaper would be removed in various rooms, but it was just painted over. Also some switch and outlet plates were not removed prior to painting, as well as some bathroom mounts. Can see how some things were just painted around. Would hire again despite tiny issues because their price was great."
interior
Traditional Living Room - Sofa Tall Recessed Lighting
Traditional Kitchen - Luxury Spacious Floral Upholstered Bar Height Seating
Traditional Dining Room - Cozy Door Metal Hanging Chandelier With Red Shades
INTERIOR

+556

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Avatar for Statewide Painting Services
Statewide Painting Services
4.7(
77
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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 Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Statewide Painting was very reliable and thorough. They did a beautiful job painting my house and barn, as well as replaced some rotted trim. They were very responsive to any questions or concerns I had and their pricing was very reasonable. I would highly recommend them and use them again."
exterior
barn exterior
IHOP roof
farm house
commercial painting

+36

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Baci Painting LLC
5.0(
40
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Baci Painting did a great job. They were fast, cleaned up after their services, kept to their schedule and budget. I would recommend them to anyone who needs painting plus I would re-hire them."
A new look for the Kitchen and Family Room
Amazing transformations by the one and only Baci Painting
Amazing transformations by the one and only Baci Painting
Amazing transformations by the one and only Baci Painting
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+12

Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for Marioni Custom Painting
Marioni Custom Painting
4.7(
252
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+10 more

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marioni Custom Painting were great to work with. They're professional and fast. They painted the interior of my whole house in a day. Thank you!!"
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+345

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Affordable Weaver Painting
Affordable Weaver Painting
4.7(
416
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was good, thorough, looks good on the work, but paints started chipping off on the chimney about a year and a half ago and a little over a year ago in 2019, the blue paint on the French door was bubbling up."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Avatar for EJ Painting
EJ Painting
4.9(
24
)
Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EJ Painting; Eric was very professional. He is meticulous with painting as well as clean up. He did an outstanding job on making our house look new again. In addition, he is friendly and honest."
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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 Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sunlight Contracting did a great job on our interior paint project! Very quick completion time and an amazing final result. We had a lower quality, chalky paint on the walls and were concerned about coverage and finish when painting over; however, Sunlight Contracting did a wonderful job working with what we had. We’re so happy with the finished product and will definitely contact Sunlight Contracting for future painting needs!"
Big Lou
White washed brick
Accent wall
Stairway
Sunroom

+65

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Noel Painting Services
5.0(
16
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+4 more

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Perfect I'm going to have him back to do interior painting next!"
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+8

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Avatar for Veyta's Painting LLC
Veyta's Painting LLC
4.9(
48
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Leo Veyta and his worker arrived promptly, and completed a flawless job power washing and staining my deck. I am very pleased with the results and would highly recommend Veyta Painting. They also made sure that nails were hammered securely before starting the job."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Avatar for Evergreen Pro Painting
Evergreen Pro Painting
5.0(
18
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They done very good job interior painting professional work"
Exterior house painting
Exterior house painting
Exterior house painting
Painting interior
Painting interior

+13

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FAQs for painting projects in Princeton, 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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