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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 Clinton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"State wide stained our entire 4,100 sq. Ft. Cedar sided contemporary which has multiple rooflines and 30â high sections. Danâ s crew was neat and efficient, finishing earlier than projected. Dan was easy to work. Their pricing was excellent as well. I would use them for any painting project."
exterior
barn exterior
IHOP roof
farm house
commercial painting

+36

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JT Lawler Inc
4.8(
131
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Clinton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommend! Jeff and his team painted the majority of our house (interior) and did a great job from start to finish. The entire team was professional, careful, and extremely detail-oriented. They took their time and were very respectful of my home throughout the process. I’m very happy with the finished result and would definitely use them again for future painting projects."
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Accentuate Walls
4.7(
128
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Clinton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richard replied immediately to my request and came over the same day. It was a big and tough job with anything from exiting paint to stains and weathering. He spent hours diligently cleaning. We decided to use stain vs a clean sealer and even tho not his recommended approach, he worked to get us the best result."
Equipment is consolidated
Finished blue bedroom
Entry staircase
 antonino painting a wallunit
 Lobby

+125

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for NJ SELECT CONSTRUCTION, LLC
NJ SELECT CONSTRUCTION, LLC
5.0(
52
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Metal Roofing - Paint

Serving Clinton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our wall was completed in very timely manner. Totally impressed with the pride and quality workmanship of the wall and bluestone trim. Excellent attention to detail and tidy, cleanup. From start to finish 3 days inckuding one rainy day couldnâ t work but covered everything to cure. Will definately hire again if I have any other masonry needs! A pleasure"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mauricio's Construction, LLC
4.4(
15
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint Removal+5 more

Serving Clinton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very happy with the work Mauricio is doing for us. It is in our garage and involves removal of old cabinetry and shelves. A lot of drywall repair has been necessary and it has been done with expertise. The work will be completed on Tuesday when painting has been done. Mauricio is a very nice man, competent, returns when he says he will and communicates arrival times proactively with the customer. I will use him again when I need arises."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Clinton, 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.

The Clinton, NJ homeowners’ guide to painting services

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