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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 Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Statewide painting did a great job from start to finish. They were able to give us an accurate quote before we had taken possession of our home and finish painting finished painting the rooms with plenty of time to spare before we moved in. Very happy with their work and will use them again."
exterior
barn exterior
IHOP roof
farm house
commercial painting

+36

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for JT Lawler Inc
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 Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jack from JT Lawler handled the entire painting job of our sunroom. Jack was on time very professional and did an excellent painting job. Jack repaired a small crack in the ceiling and nail holes prior to painting. He made a recommendation to paint the baseboard and we appreciated his advice and it made the job complete. I would recommend JT Lawler LLC to my family and friends and will use in the future."
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Proud Work Ethics LLC
5.0(
75
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We purchased a home and needed a large amount painting to be done. Bobby was professional through the entire process. He was there when he said he would be, paid attention to detail and left everything clean. He did a great job and was fairly priced. I would highly recommend him and definitely use him for all of our painting needs."
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+13

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for ABC Fine Home Painting LLC
ABC Fine Home Painting LLC
4.7(
61
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mark came quickly and gave us an estimate . They were ready to start within a few days and came when they said they would. They removed the wallpaper and had to do a significant amount of patching and sanding. They did the job effectively and efficiently. They left our home cleaned up and ready to paint. The walls were in excellent condition. We would hire them again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%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 Hillsborough, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Central Jersey Painting & Wallcovering, Inc.
4.7(
54
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Paul provided an estimate on the job the same day that he came to look at the work. I was on a tight timeline for the project because I wanted the painting completed before carpet would be put in. Paul did a great job! He was very neat and completed the work on time. I would definitely recommend working with him for your painting needs."
 wall papering
 commercial interior painting
 residential interior painting
 wall papering
 commercial interior painting

+12

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for JNA General Contractor LLC
JNA General Contractor LLC
4.8(
39
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+10 more

Serving Hillsborough, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Super punctual

"We were extremely happy with the plaster work did for us. Greivin first visited to check the job and provided a very reasonable estimate the next day. We scheduled the work for a week later. Greivin and his assistant showed up on time. They were very professional and friendly. The work area was cleaned to our satisfaction, and the ceilings were left ready for painting as agreed. We highly recommend JNA Contractors LLC for any plaster/drywall work."
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+67

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough, NJ homeowners’ guide to painting services

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