Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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Warranties offered
"Rob painted the hallway of our 4 storey condo, and also revarnished the much weathered front door. The entire project went so smoothly! Rob worked quickly, and neatly. The hallway looks fantastic. The entire job went so well, I asked him to paint our living room next!"
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Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Customers say: Quality work
"ALB/Tony were great painters. Everything you could ask for as far as meticulous, neat and professional. Very thorough in their preparation, painting and post-painting clean up. Would recommend highly recommend them for both internal and external paint projects."
+19
Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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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+"
+75
Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
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Credit card accepted
"A very good experience with ABC Painting."
Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"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."
+44
Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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Customers say: Quality work
"Punctual, approachable, give honest Opinions. Very friendly. Relatable. Think in customers shoes. Give very good price. Would hire them for any painting job."
+11
Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
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Emergency services offered
"Worked hard...clean and neat
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+19
Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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"Outstanding service, beautiful mariculture paint job done in a very timely fashion. Highly recommend them"
+360
Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Emergency services offered
"Rafael and his team did an amazing job! | hired them to paint two bedrooms and a bathroom, and to remove the popcorn ceilings. They were kind, professional, and extremely detail-oriented. I was able to work with their interior designer to choose paint colors, which made the process even easier. They started the job quickly, were reasonably priced, and the quality was outstanding. I've already asked them to come back to paint the rest of my house. I highly recommend Superb Painting!"
+22
Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Small jobs welcome
"Did a great job painting the living room with high ceilings and laundry room."
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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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