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Painting by Joe
5.0(
10
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Customers say: True professional

"We recently had Joe and team paint the exterior of our home and were incredibly impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail throughout the entire process. The crew arrived on time each day, carefully prepared all surfaces, and the finished look is gorgeous Joe was communicative and chill, addressing all our concerns and so quick to come up with solutions to unforeseen problems which are very common as you know if you’ve ever had house work done lol! We highly recommend Joe for his top-notch painting services"
Painting - Exterior Project
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+27

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Creative Visions Painting Plus
5.0(
36
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Creative Visions Painting is a professional interior & exterior painting/stain company. We also specialize in Kitchen, Bath & Basement renovations. Additional services include tiling, flooring, floor refinishing, cabinet resurfacing, custom carpentry & design and a myriad of other services. \nOur focus is to provide our customers with top quality professional and punctual results. We aim to be comparable with other professional service providers both financially and creatively. \nFollow us @cvpainting on Instagram.

Exterior jobs painting
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Exterior jobs painting

+49

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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General Painting and Decorating, LLC
4.6(
68
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We couldn't have been more pleased with the quality of the service and the work that was done. General Painting is a professionally run operation; we appreciated the attention to detail that was evident from the job estimate, contract and follow through on promises. Ours is an old shingled farm house that needed the wood shingle to be stained and the trim to be painted. The prep work they did was impressive and the crew was unfailingly polite and responsive to any concerns or directives. We will be using them again for interior work in the near future!!! We whole heartedly recommend them."
Exterior Painting
Deck Stain
Exterior House
Yard Sign
Exterior

+122

Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Javier Ruiz Hardwood Flooring and Painting
4.9(
97
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Javier to pain our new house and install new hard wood floors. he gave us a detailed estimate for both jobs and helped us pick the right wood for the house. he also sanded and stained one room which already had wood floors. very communicative via phone and text, he would send us updates on the work and pictures of work in progress. both the paint and the floor jobs came out great!"
Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing Project
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+59

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mr. K's Painting
4.7(
20
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent workmanship professional job from start to finish. Perfectionism and expertise. We would highly recommend Mr K Painting!!"
Apartment Kitchen
Apartment Kitchen 2
Custom stained trim board and pickled floor
Hallway
Living room

+9

Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
J.A.C. Painting
4.6(
22
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired J.A.C. Painting to do some work for my mother due to distance, not being able to do so myself. My request for quote was responded to same day as request. In the course of five days the work was completed (it was outside work, weather was a factor). My mother is so pleased with the quality of work, she has taken J.A.C. on for additional work. I HIGHLY recommend J.A.C. Painting!"
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
European Craftsman and Remodeling
4.8(
83
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Anton and his team for remodeling our basement and garage after we had water damage. They put up replacement pieces of sheetrock which looked amazing. Absolutely no lines just perfectly level walls. Their workmanship was outstanding. The owner was on site a lot of the time and his team worked very neatly. The painting was simply outstanding. The room looks like brand new. Pricing was extremely fair especially for such quality, high end work. Anton and European Craftsman will be our only call the next time we need work done. Thank you Anton!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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E&S Painting Home Improvement Inc
5.0(
12
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Our bathroom remodel came out better than expected. Edgar and team were professional, provided recommendations regarding fixtures and styles, worked very clean and finished on time. The tile work, plumbing, electrical and paint was all completed professionally. I would use E&S again."
Exterior painting
Bathroom remodel and kitchen
Exterior painting
Bathroom remodel and kitchen
Exterior painting

+9

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Red Hook, NY

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 Red Hook, NY homeowners’ guide to painting services

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