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Avatar for RNL Painting & Design, LLC
RNL Painting & Design, LLC
4.9(
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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 Stanhope, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

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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+27

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Nick Painting, LLC
5.0(
22
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For BusinessPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Stanhope, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick and George did a great job soft washing our vinyl sided house. Not only was the dirt and organic matter removed but the also managed to brighten the white aluminum trim. Nice guys, upfront and honest, good pricing, and great work, what more could you ask for? I’d definitely hire Nick Painting again."
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+20

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Jersey Specialists Inc
4.9(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Stanhope, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent. Could not be happier. Rich and his crew were very friendly, professional, punctual, and neat. I was given all the details of the job before any work began. They completed the job in a timely manner and it looks incredible. I received many compliments from family, friends, and neighbors. I would highly recommend North Jersey Specialists for any exterior or interior painting/power washing jobs. I hope to use them again in the future for some interior painting projects."
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+11

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dorhos Management, LLC
4.8(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Stanhope, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Peter did a great job painting our rain damaged ceiling and walls in our living room, transforming it into a whole new living space. Because of his great work in our living room we hired him again to paint our deck. We are so pleased with all of his work so far that we will be contacting him in the future for additional projects on our home. He is trustworthy, gives fair prices, easy to contact and completes projects efficiently within the promised time. Highly recommend!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Curragh Painting
4.7(
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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+1 more

Serving Stanhope, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe is a true professional. He did a super-excellent job of paining our living room and dining room. He takes great care to do a perfect jobâ ¦and he does. He is one of the most meticulous painters, we have ever hired. If you need painting, he is the one to hire. He is the best."
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+4

34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Integrity Painting Service
4.7(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Stanhope, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Integrity Painting did an absolutely fabulous job painting our shop exterior, so we know who to go to when we needed our house painted. Marc Smith is a great communicator, so we always knew what was going on. Marc uses high-quality paints for the job and our home looks absolutely fabulous. We can?t recommend him and his crew enough. If you want the job done right, with skill, integrity, and attention to details, Integrity Painting is who you need!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Stanhope, 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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