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Marioni Custom Painting
4.7(
250
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Serving Rio Grande, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased we found Marioni painting. The price was competitive, they were very flexible with scheduling, and showed up on time. They painted a small bedroom, closet doors, trim and ceilings in ½ day. They had clean lines & were tidy workers not a single paint drip on my floors."
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+345

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Christopher J. Gill Painting, LLC
4.7(
12
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Serving Rio Grande, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have used Chris for many years now to maintain our shore house, including power washing, exterior and interior pricing. His work is high quality, his prices are reasonable, and he is extremely responsive and reliable (which is tough to find in Cape May!). He is very professional, and has no problem picking up the paint brush himself. We really enjoy working with him and highly recommend him."
Striped Wall
Wood Beams
Painted Beams and Ceiling
80's White Wash
Painted Cabinet

+48

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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WD Family, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Rio Grande, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Iâ m so glad I picked this business for our painting project. They did an excellent job with interior painting and drywall. We needed extensive repairs to tray ceiling drywall in primary bedroom. It looks better than ever! Will definitely recommend this business to family, friends and neighbors."
Kitchen
Dining Room
Basement
Dining
Kitchen

+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Home Techs, LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Rio Grande, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We originally reached out to Home Techs to do repairs resulting from a flood. Joe got back to us right away and came out to view the damage within a few days. We expanded the original job to include replacing the floors throughout the downstairs, putting in a new bathroom, installing a new water heater, rebuilding a closet, fixing our heater/circuit board and replacing the thermostats. Joe kept us updated throughout the process. He was respectful and kind and did everything he could to keep us within our budget. We then hired him to do the roof. Thereâ s nothing he and his team canâ t do. It was a great experience and we heartily recommend Home Techs for all your home needs."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High-Tech Roofing and Siding, LLC
3.6(
175
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Serving Rio Grande, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There is damage inside the house where the roof leaked. And he is planning on taking the sheet rock down, putting new up, sanding and painting the area."
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Asphalt roof

+45

Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
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FAQs for painting projects in Rio Grande, 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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