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Avatar for J & S Painting Plus Inc
J & S Painting Plus Inc
4.7(
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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 South Salem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent Job! J&S Painting Plus Incorporated and his crew painted the exterior of our house. They did an amazing job! The business owner, office staff, and painters are professional, courteous, and friendly. The painters arrived every day at the same time and were very apologetic if the weather was not acceptable for them to paint on any given day. They also would keep us informed of the project status. We were very happy and satisfied with the service provided. We definitely will use them again. We highly recommend them for any painting job."
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+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Gonti Painting Services, LLC
4.9(
103
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+2 more

Serving South Salem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

"Clei and his crew were very timely, professional and did a great job. They cleaned up daily and had great attention to detail. They came when they said they would and did what they promised. Great crew and I would definitely recommend them for all of your painting needs. They painted our home that hadn't been painted in over 25 years!! Tough job but the made it look easy and fabulous!!"
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+24

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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MH PAINTING INC
4.9(
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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 South Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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Warranties offered

"Matt and his team were excellent. We had a big job for them to do which included the entire exterior to our two-story 90+ year-old home. The house definitely needed an overall refresher. It hadn't been painted in many years. The job was done on schedule and as estimated. Matt was easy to communicate with, and we felt he and his team wanted to do the best job possible. They were always professional and over the course of the job (which included full washing, scraping, and painting) we always were happy to have them on our property, which they kept in good order."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All Painting Decoration Corp
4.9(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+5 more

Serving South Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"These guys were a pleasure to work with. Nilton kept in tight communication and his guys were very responsive to requests and changes. They have an excellent eye and attention to detail. We even deferred to them for some paint color choices. We'd work with them again anytime."
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+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S&S Painting Fairfield County
5.0(
21
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving South Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Far and away the best painting contractor I have ever hired. Sergio and his team were on-time, exceedingly professional and meticulous both in their painting and in cleaning up after the job was completed. Sergio helped me in picking the correct color for a special, creative part of the job and the end result was spectacular. Communications were clear and constant when needed. I will never hire a different painting company again."
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+9

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Valley Painting, Inc.
4.2(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving South Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Since 1990, Valley Painting, Inc., has provided our clients in suburban NYC with the highest quality painting expertise for all of their painting projects. With over 2,500 painting projects completed, Valley Painting has the expertise needed to handle every type of painting project. \n \nValley Painting provides expert interior and exterior painting for every project, from residential homes, commercial buildings, new construction, and the most ornate Old-World homes. We work very closely with our clients to ensure all of their expectations are met and surpassed. We even offer professional color consultations to help with the sometimes difficult task of choosing colors. \n \nValley Painting consistently maintains the highest customer satisfaction rating among our competitors. Our clients are our business partners, and our goal is to make every one of our clients a Valley Painting client for many years to come. No small projects.

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carlos Suscal Painting
4.6(
34
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving South Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience with Carlos and his crew painting my 1872 Victorian in Ridgefield. They spent several days prepping and sanding the exterior down to the wood. They re-glazed windows, removed and painted the wooden-framed window screens, and removed and painted the shutters as well. There was one section of wood rot that they replaced - all while staying within budget. No surprises. We went over all the details and expectations beforehand and I could not be happier with how my house is looking now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you have a daunting paint job. My house required several extremely tall ladders and these guys were up and down like it was nothing. Great crew, great work - top notch."
19 Black man Rd
Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for ColorTape Solutions
ColorTape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving South Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael did an amazing job! I had a TV mounted on the wall with all the cables running through the inside, so after taking it down, the wall needed quite a bit of repair. Michael came in, looked everything over, repaired the drywall, filled all the holes, and painted the entire wall. When he was done, you couldn’t even tell a TV had ever been mounted there. He also painted a small workroom for me at no extra charge, which was really nice of him. Everything came out great, and I’m very happy with his work. I’ll definitely be calling Michael again to paint the other two rooms in my apartment. Highly recommend him!"
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Precision Painting Plus
4.3(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+12 more

Serving South Salem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Was excellent. Two guys showed up with the supervisor. They worked all day, but another coat was needed so they came back the next morning. Cleaned up well. The supervisor came back with a colleague to evaluate the work. It was a room painted dark blue and we wanted it white. They primed and put on 3 coats. I wanted hands off on this, they bought the paints we wanted, educated us on the job. Even removed some blinds! They even gave us advice on another job. Polite and trustworthy, we were not home half the time."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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FAQs for painting projects in South Salem, 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.

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