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Top-Rated Painters in Trenton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Baci Painting LLC
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 Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Leo did a fantastic job painting our family room and upstairs hallway. Leo is what I would call a perfectionist, I have hired painters before and nothing compares to his work. i will definitely be hiring Baci painting again ! I would recommend Baci for anyone looking for quality painting at a good price."
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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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 Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Al arrived on time, and was friendly . He measured the apartment, while discussing everything included in the job. His team showed up the next morning, and got started. They went above and beyond, painted more surfaces than I expected & it looked neat & clean. By day 2, everything was finished, including the ceilings & trim! I’d definitely hire them again."
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+345

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Trenton, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Avatar for Noel Painting Services
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 Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Very punctual polite efficient Job well done. Better than my expectations. Repainted trim on house and shed. Repaired rotted wood on shed. Painted chimney and cut some bush back to facilitate painting. Neat cleanup. I would recommend"
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+8

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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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 Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent paint job! They were efficient and meticulous. Would recommend!"
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 Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hire him to do interior painting they did great job with reasonable price I will recommend him to anyone"
Exterior house painting
Exterior house painting
Exterior house painting
Painting interior
Painting interior

+13

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Red White and Blue Painting Enterprise, LLC
4.9(
119
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+6 more

Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Eric did an excellent job staining the wood around my new window, looks great!"
exterior deck (before)
exterior deck
House uplift
Metal Roof 1940s barn house
Barn house outcome

+41

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Chamaleon Painting and Molding
5.0(
11
)
Interior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For BusinessPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chameleon Painting & Molding are very professional and proficient. Our school district has been using their services for over 5 years. Curtis Hickson Asst. Facilities Manager Willingboro School District"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Prestige Custom Painting
5.0(
4
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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 Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mustafa from Prestige Custom Painting did an amazing job painting my downstairs living room. The work was clean, detailed, and professionally done. He was on time, efficient, and made sure everything looked perfect. Highly recommend!"
Stairwell front entrance
Main corridor
Overhead
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Cowboy Painters
5.0(
6
)
Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Originally hired to paint two windows but they did such a great job I ended up hiring them for several other areas. Very happy! Would definitely hire them again"
Interior painter
Interior painter
Interior painter
Interior painter
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Trenton, 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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