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Top-Rated Painters in Hillside - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Proud Work Ethics LLC
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 Hillside, 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
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Franklin Painting LLC
4.5(
165
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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 Hillside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Franklin and his team performed a great job in fixing dry wall and painting the entire house. Paint looks spectacular and flawless. He is very professional and gave good recommendations on the selection of colors and styles. I will rehire them again."
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+44

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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EJ Painting
4.9(
24
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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 Hillside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric is the owner of EJ painting. He is honest and hardworking. His prices are the best and his work always out shines the more expensive competitors. Eric works in my house when I am work and he leaves my house as clean as when he started. He has painted and done sheet rock in the majority of my home. He also power washed my garage floor! He’s extremely versatile and aims to please. I have never once been disappointed in his work. I will be hiring him again to do my bathroom next. A+"
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+75

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Sparacino Painting
4.7(
99
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+2 more

Serving Hillside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"What more can you ask for? Honest, Hardworking, Dependable and a true expert! This is the second time we have hired Sparacino Painting and will not be the last!!"
Staircase
Exterior Homw & Garage
Interior
Union Home
Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MEO'S HANDYMAN
MEO'S HANDYMAN
5.0(
6
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Hillside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"MEO,S handyman renovated and painted my apartment, they did such a great job finished on time cleaned everything great communication and affordable to work with, I would highly recommend to anyone,"
Livingroom,painting, vinyl floring
Vinyl flooring,painting
Bedroom painting, vinyl flooring installation
Kitchen , painting cabinets, backsplash, quartz
Kitchen , painting cabinets, backsplash, quartz

+45

Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A1 Opportunity Construction, LLC
5.0(
89
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Metal Roofing - Paint

Serving Hillside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired A1 for two jobs. The first one was to repair a fireplace chimney. We had water coming down the chimney into the fireplace. They had to remove and replace top 10 tiers of brick, concrete, recap and paint the exterior. They were on time, professional, fairly priced and did a very good job. Clean worksite and easy to work with. It's been a few months and still no leaks. Just recently we had some roof damage in a totally unrelated area, opposite side of the roof and called Tony once again. Water was pouring into. our attic. In the middle of a storm Tony came, got up on a ladder to out two story roof and tarped it to prevent further water damage. He then came back and took care of all the repairs after the storm was over. He is a hard worker with great work ethic. Does the job properly and knows his stuff. We would hire him again and recommend ."
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+28

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
83 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Hillside, 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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