Top 10 House Painters in Princeton, NJ

Porch Pro Headshot All Call Home Improvements
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
(30)
"I usually don't write reviews, but I had to write to thank your company for a beautiful paint job completed in my living room and bedroom. I really love the colors and it's professionally done. I'll definitely recommend you to others needing home improvement services."
"I usually don't write reviews, but I had to write to thank your company for a beautiful paint job completed in my living room and bedroom. I really love the colors and it's professionally done. I'll definitely recommend you to others needing home improvement services."
Porch Pro Headshot Greenleaf Painters, LLC
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
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Greenleaf Painters, LLC, provides high-quality professional painting and personalized customer service. We offer and recommend environmentally-friendly or "green" painting options as well as traditional options. If you are looking for a house painter or a commercial painting contractor, please call ...Read more about Greenleaf Painters, LLC
Greenleaf Painters, LLC, provides high-quality professional painting and personalized customer service. We offer and recommend environmentally-friendly or "green" painting options as well as traditional options. If you are looking for a house painter or a commercial painting contractor, please call ...Read more about Greenleaf Painters, LLC
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
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Looking for a great painting company? Weller Painting in Centreville, MD boasts a stellar 5-star rating.
Looking for a great painting company? Weller Painting in Centreville, MD boasts a stellar 5-star rating.
Porch Pro Headshot Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
(13)
Why call multiple contracting company's when you only need one. Call Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services Today. Quality service you can trust. Bizzybhandyman.com Our number one goal is to provide you with the dependable, quality service that you expect and deserve. With over 20 years of experi...Read more about Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services
Why call multiple contracting company's when you only need one. Call Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services Today. Quality service you can trust. Bizzybhandyman.com Our number one goal is to provide you with the dependable, quality service that you expect and deserve. With over 20 years of experi...Read more about Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
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Make sure each and every room in your home pops when you hire the professional 5-rated painters at Weller Painting in the Tyaskin area.
Make sure each and every room in your home pops when you hire the professional 5-rated painters at Weller Painting in the Tyaskin area.
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
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Porch Pro Headshot Maxim Painting & Construction LLC
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
(54)
Started in 1999. Began as an exterior painting contractor and took on interior work soon after, honing skills on countless restoration projects and high quality residential work, along with small to midsize commercial projects. See Facebook page or website for more pictures.
Started in 1999. Began as an exterior painting contractor and took on interior work soon after, honing skills on countless restoration projects and high quality residential work, along with small to midsize commercial projects. See Facebook page or website for more pictures.
Porch Pro Headshot Paul Hahn Painting, LLC.
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
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Established in 2000 and based out of Flemington, Paul Hahn Painting is an interior and exterior painting company: it also provides provides water damage repair, drywall, and deck refinishing,
Established in 2000 and based out of Flemington, Paul Hahn Painting is an interior and exterior painting company: it also provides provides water damage repair, drywall, and deck refinishing,
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
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Porch Pro Headshot Brush Magic Painting and Decorating llc
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Serves Princeton, New Jersey
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With over 10 years of industry experience, Brush Magic provides top-notch painting and decorating for both commercial and residential projects. Well known for our ability to connect with the customer and guide them through the creative and decision making process, we are not just another painting co...Read more about Brush Magic Painting and Decorating llc
With over 10 years of industry experience, Brush Magic provides top-notch painting and decorating for both commercial and residential projects. Well known for our ability to connect with the customer and guide them through the creative and decision making process, we are not just another painting co...Read more about Brush Magic Painting and Decorating llc

Frequently asked questions about house painters

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint in a new home. You can transform rooms with a change of color, and fresh paint breathes new life into an older home. Costs for painting homes vary. It depends on the rate of labor and on the type of paint you use. Most of the cost comes from the size of the home. The more square footage you need painted, the more expensive the job will be.

The average cost for painter services in a home is estimated at $3,500. On the low side, you can expect to pay $1,200 and $6,500 on the high side. These estimates assume you have a one-story home with around 1,000 square feet of wall to paint. More stories will mean higher costs.

The price is usually divided up into materials and labor. Labor tends to make up 85% of a job, but this can vary depending on the contractor. Most contractors charge between $2 - $6 / square foot. This calculates interior painting jobs with two coats of paint. For more specific paint jobs, such as doors or cabinets, you can expect to be charged $50 - $100 / door or drawer face.

Some contractors have different models of payment, which you may discover when looking up “painting companies near me” or “house painters near me.” You can be charged per room, which averages around $800 - $1,200 for a bedroom, and as high as $3,000 for a living room or similar large space. Some painters may choose to bill hourly, which can range from $20 - $50 / hour for basic painting, and $100 / hour or higher for specialty painting. A skilled painter should be able to cover between 150 – 350 square feet/hour but don’t forget to factor in prep time, clean up, and both coats of paint needed.

The cost of painting a home's exterior is far more variable, depending on your siding. Some sidings (like stucco) can cost up to $3,000 / 1,000 square feet, and that cost can rise if there are multiple stories. Weather can also play a major factor, which is why local painters are in high demand during the summer months. Vinyl siding expands and contracts depending on weather, so you’ll want a latex-based paint that is durable to these changes. For wood siding, latex is always a good option for allowing wood to breathe. Beware acrylic or oil-based paints, as these can create moisture stains. If you have stucco siding, you can go with latex, but it’s not your best option if the walls are damaged. Elastomeric paint will cover those imperfections while still being breathable. This paint is thick and time-consuming to apply. If you have brick siding, you’ll want a porous stain or paint so water doesn’t get trapped inside.

Siding is the biggest factor to cost, as prep and materials needed to do the job correctly can raise the price. Brick and stucco are the most expensive, while metal, wood, vinyl, and concrete tend to be on the lower end. Extra stories mean extra work for the painter, as safety measures and ladders need to be implemented. Painting a second or third story of a home takes longer than painting a single story based on logistics. It’s not just the walls, either. You may want to paint the garage, the shutters, the eaves and downspouts, and the siding and trim.

Your brand of paint can alter costs, as well as the cost of your finish. Flat paint tends to be the cheapest, but is also the least durable. Mid-range finishes, including eggshell and satin, can be good choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Semi-gloss finish will showcase imperfections and dents but is also resistant to cleaning. High-gloss is the most expensive type of finish and is recommended for small areas, such as trim, windows, and doors. While it is possible to DIY your home’s exterior, a professional comes with all the needed materials and is knowledgeable about what will work best and how to stay safe on the job. They are worth serious consideration.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. Years ago, this answer was no because paint continued to slide off the siding. We’ve come a long way since then. The best paint for vinyl is latex urethane paint, as it can cope with the constant contracting and expanding of the siding. Many paint companies create paint specifically designed for siding.

Painting vinyl is similar to painting other exteriors. You’ll want to coat it with primer (something designed for vinyl) and use a brush for the tricky spots. Otherwise, you can use a roller and cover a lot of ground. Once you have the primer, add the topcoat. Vinyl has one more caveat that you should be aware of. Dark colors tend to trap a lot of heat. Most vinyl paints will be light colors as a result, so it reflects heat rather than absorbs it. Weather can be a factor in painting vinyl, and the best weather is overcast, comfortable conditions. Sun, humidity, direct heat, and wind are not your friends when it comes to painting vinyl. You’ll want to ensure that painting your siding doesn’t void its warranty before you begin.

As with any painting, you’ll want to ensure you clean the area thoroughly first. For vinyl, a pressure washer is the best choice. You’ll want to find a recipe that tackles mold and mildew or buy a TSP solution. Mold and mildew tend to get between the paint and the siding, so it’s imperative you deal with them before you paint.

The quick answer is 350 – 400 square feet. This is generally true of wall, ceiling, and trim paint. Primer tends to go less, giving you 250 square feet on average. If you’re painting a dark room with a light color, you may need more primer coats, so keep that in mind. Be aware that fresh drywall is extremely porous and may absorb more paint than expected. Most drywall tends to arrive pre-primed, but be ready if it isn’t. If you have a textured wall (think popcorn ceilings, for example), you should use 20% more paint. If you need to paint 100 square feet of ceiling, it’s recommended you buy enough paint to cover 120 square feet to make up for the texture. You can stretch your paint with the correct tools. A nine-inch roller usually gives the best results for a coat of paint. For textured walls, consider a 1/2-inch nap over a 3/8-inch nap.

Let’s dive into the math. You know how much paint you need per square foot, but how do you calculate that square footage? First, measure the height of every wall, and add it together. Then, do the same for the length of each wall. Multiply those two numbers together, and you have the square footage. If you divide that number by 400 (how much a gallon of paint should cover), you know how many gallons you need to buy. This works for trim and doors as well. Multiply the total lengths and widths together, and divide it by 400. It’s never a bad idea to round up or ensure you have extra paint left over. You may need it for touch-ups or if a specific section requires more paint than you anticipated. It’s better to have too much than too little and have the hardware store mix you more paint. What if the color is off by even a slight bit? That’s a frustration you can easily avoid.

No, you can’t use exterior paint inside. Exterior paint is designed to hold up against weather extremes and, as such, contains more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds were not designed for enclosed spaces; they can smell funky and release toxins that might make you or your pets sick. Exterior paint doesn’t settle in a short amount of time. In cold weather, exterior paint could continually release those toxins for a month or more. In warmer weather, this timeframe may be reduced to weeks. The process of releasing these toxins is called curing. Most professionals will wear masks when painting outside for this reason.

Exterior paint is softer by nature. It needs to be able to breathe and contract or expand with the home. It doesn’t stand up as well to the wear and tear that interior paint deals with on a daily basis. While all paint contains mildewcides and fungicides, the ingredients in exterior and interior paint are very different. The VOCs are needed in both paints to hold the pigment in. If you use exterior paint on indoor surfaces, ventilation is your first concern. This becomes a greater concern when spraying paint instead of rolling it, as spraying it makes it airborne that much quicker.

VOCs can cause lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, irritated eyes and throat, and respiratory issues. This can be an even greater hazard for those with compromised immune systems. Exterior and interior paints are vastly different, so you shouldn’t combine them. It compromises the quality of both paints. Plus, exterior paint isn’t designed to look good inside. Both varieties of paint are highly specialized, and you’ll likely regret using them where they are not intended.

The average cost to paint a 12x12 room is $650, with $400 being on the low end and $900 on the high end. Several factors can change these costs or cause them to rise. If you need drywall or plaster repaired before the job, that will cost time and effort. The higher your walls rise, the more time or paint it might take to finish the job. If you want to use designer paints, you may spend more on the materials. Your cost will also change based on the finish you choose.

Square footage is the most important consideration when factoring the price of a room. A large room, such as a living room, will cost more than a small bedroom or bathroom. Kitchens tend to cost the most since the painting is specific. They require far more attention to detail when you consider backsplashes, cabinets, and trims. Textured walls can add to that cost since it eats up more materials. Different types of paint can change the cost as well. On average, eggshell, satin, and flat are the cheapest paints. Matte, semi-gloss, latex, and oil are mid-range and all competitively priced. High-gloss paint is expensive and best used on small surfaces like trims.

You have the option to do the work yourself, of course. Be aware that it’s never as simple as splashing paint on the walls. You’ll need to purchase all the required materials, such as brushes, painter’s tape, rollers, trays, and plastic to prevent spillage. You’ll need to clean the walls and remove outlet covers and switch plates. Once that’s done, you can use painter’s tape on all the edges and then start. The big question you will need to ask yourself is whether you have the time. Painters are efficient, have all the tools, and do the job constantly. They will know immediately the best way to handle it.

Now that you know the scope of your project in terms of cost and effort, you can start dreaming in color.

Recent reviews for Princeton Painters

56248

Restored my 100 year old Victorian home. 5 colors on all the extravagant molding you can imagine. Every line, every box, every inch is smooth and flawless. Pardon the cliche, but you'd have to see it to believe it. It's that good.

- Mike Campbell
43819

Couldn't be happier with the work Weller Painting did on the interior of my home. I had a lot of difficult requests such as wallpaper removal, faux painting, stripes in different rooms & to strip my staircase & re-stain. Weller Painting more than lived up...

- Shannon Mann
114466

I needed the upstairs of my house painted (3 rooms, staircase, closet, doors). It was a small project, but Gary and his crew treated it with as much respect as a big one. I had painted the downstairs myself and was particular. But they did fantastic work...

- Sean ONeill
49101

Job completed on time, quality of job is average. No great attention to details.

- Sam Gulyani
56221

5 stars!

- Brielle Williams
56224

Had Gary out this past week to pressure wash my home. He went above and beyond, and cleaned all of my windows & gutters by hand. Thanks again for your efforts

- Sandy Burns
56218

Fantastic. Gary and his crews are such professionals!

- Tammy Copolese
110830

Painted the interior of my home on just a weeks notice. Worked the weekend to fit me in before the closing of my home. What a life saver. Thanks again

- Mary Long
56233

Very professional, punctual & fair priced. Painted the exterior of my home in just two days! Gary and his crew rock!

- Sarah Hide
56245

Repainted all the ugly brown trim in my house bright white, and it looks amazing. Lines on the returns are perfect, and the crown molding he sanded down looks brand new. Fast and clean.

- Shawn Repko
43469

Fantastic! Gary painted my home in Short Hills, and my loft in the city. He was able to schedule and paint them both in the same week. I was most impressed not only by his professionalism, but that of his employees, and the respect they showed in my home....

- Michelle Thompson
324765

Always great working with Gary and his crew. They came in a few weeks ago and removed my popcorn ceilings. Everything turned out great. The drywall was in terrible condition when the popcorn was removed and the ceilings needed to be primed in oil to hide ...

- William Sturgiss

Everything You Need to Know About Princeton House Painters

Who should I hire if I need Painting Services in Princeton?

Right now there are about 50 companies in and around Princeton ready to help you with your painting services project.

    Below we've listed a few of the top Painters on Porch:

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          I’m searching for Painters servicing my zip code in Princeton.

          Many painters provide service to multiple zip codes in and around Princeton. Browse through a sample of the Painters in Princeton below to find the right professional in your area for your project. Remember to contact each of these professionals individually to ask about their prices, recent successful painting services jobs, how they bill, and what licenses or permits they have or will have to get for your job:

          • Pure Painting Company:
            • Service Area Zip Code: 08650
          • APEX PAINTING OF NJ:
            • Service Area Zip Code: 08638 and 08807
          • Good As Gold Painting LLC:
            • Service Area Zip Code: 19072

          If you weren't able to find the right painter company that services your Princeton zip code, don't worry. Try contacting the company directly to ask them what surrounding areas they also service near Princeton.

          How does invoicing/payment work for most Painter projects in Princeton?

          Every project differs, but you should ask any painter for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any painting services work is done.

          If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for painters to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your painter project.

          If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the painter to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

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          Porch Pro Headshot Ruamal Painting & Home Maintenance LLC
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          Serves Princeton, New Jersey
          Ruamal Professional Painting Services was established in the year 2005 as a sole provider of home and commercial painting services in the Far Hills area and the entire State of New Jersey. We're a major supplier Home, Business Painting Services and improvements in New Jersey. We serve the entire sta...Read more about Ruamal Painting & Home Maintenance LLC
          Ruamal Professional Painting Services was established in the year 2005 as a sole provider of home and commercial painting services in the Far Hills area and the entire State of New Jersey. We're a major supplier Home, Business Painting Services and improvements in New Jersey. We serve the entire sta...Read more about Ruamal Painting & Home Maintenance LLC
          Porch Pro Headshot Juan V Solano, Insured and Experienced.
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          Serves Princeton, New Jersey
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          "I hired Mr. Flores to paint my 3 bedroom apartment and due to my work schedule I need to paint my apartment room by room so far he painted my master bedroom,livingroom and the kitchen. Mr. Flores did a EXCELLENT job!!! Mr. Flores not only knows how to paint he is also very skilled in just about eve...Read more about Juan V Solano, Insured and Experienced.
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          "I hired Mr. Flores to paint my 3 bedroom apartment and due to my work schedule I need to paint my apartment room by room so far he painted my master bedroom,livingroom and the kitchen. Mr. Flores did a EXCELLENT job!!! Mr. Flores not only knows how to paint he is also very skilled in just about eve...Read more about Juan V Solano, Insured and Experienced.
          Porch Pro Headshot APEX PAINTING OF NJ
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          Serves Princeton, New Jersey
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          At Apex Painting of NJ, quality and customer service come first. Our crews are experienced, professional, energetic, and courteous. We are so sure that you will be completely satisfied and happy with your interior or exterior painting project, we offer a written quality guarantee! It is our goal ...Read more about APEX PAINTING OF NJ
          At Apex Painting of NJ, quality and customer service come first. Our crews are experienced, professional, energetic, and courteous. We are so sure that you will be completely satisfied and happy with your interior or exterior painting project, we offer a written quality guarantee! It is our goal ...Read more about APEX PAINTING OF NJ
          Porch Pro Headshot donald remodeling
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          Serves Princeton, New Jersey
          Give Donald Remodeling a call for your home remodeling needs!
          Give Donald Remodeling a call for your home remodeling needs!
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          Porch Pro Headshot First Choice Home Renovations
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          Serves Princeton, New Jersey
          With decades of experience in the industry, Jaime's has been a full-service provider of professional construction management services for a wide variety of clients ranging from those with a local focus. Our professional construction staff is fully trained to manage all of the facets of any capit...Read more about First Choice Home Renovations
          With decades of experience in the industry, Jaime's has been a full-service provider of professional construction management services for a wide variety of clients ranging from those with a local focus. Our professional construction staff is fully trained to manage all of the facets of any capit...Read more about First Choice Home Renovations
          Porch Pro Headshot Five Star Painting of Manalapan, NJ
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          Serves Princeton, New Jersey
          Do you live in the Manalapan, NJ area and need to liven up your residential or commercial space? Good news! Manalapan house painters from Five Star Painting have the best painting services in New Jersey. How do we maintain our spot at the top of customer satisfaction rankings? Simple. Our painting c...Read more about Five Star Painting of Manalapan, NJ
          Do you live in the Manalapan, NJ area and need to liven up your residential or commercial space? Good news! Manalapan house painters from Five Star Painting have the best painting services in New Jersey. How do we maintain our spot at the top of customer satisfaction rankings? Simple. Our painting c...Read more about Five Star Painting of Manalapan, NJ
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          Interior & Exterior painting, carpentry, moldings, tile work, power washing and all types of handyman services.
          Interior & Exterior painting, carpentry, moldings, tile work, power washing and all types of handyman services.
          Porch Pro Headshot Ridley's Property Maintenance
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          Serves Princeton, New Jersey
          Over 10 years of experience in plumbing, electrical, painting ,carpentry ,heating and cooling. Always Professional always done right.
          Over 10 years of experience in plumbing, electrical, painting ,carpentry ,heating and cooling. Always Professional always done right.
          Porch Pro Headshot Aaa Wallcoverings llc
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          Serves Princeton, New Jersey
          A custom-painted house can truly make it feel like home. Aaa Wallcoverings, located in Stockton, MD, will go above and beyond to meet these needs.
          A custom-painted house can truly make it feel like home. Aaa Wallcoverings, located in Stockton, MD, will go above and beyond to meet these needs.
          Porch Pro Headshot ONeill Painting
          Painters
          Serves Princeton, New Jersey
          Residential Painting Contractor. Interior and Exterior Painting and Staining, Power Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Wallpaper Stripping and Home Repairs. Specializing in preparation for a long lasting job.
          Residential Painting Contractor. Interior and Exterior Painting and Staining, Power Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Wallpaper Stripping and Home Repairs. Specializing in preparation for a long lasting job.
          Porch Pro Headshot Strukta Group
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          Any broken can be fixed.
          Any broken can be fixed.

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