We obtained estimates from 17 painting companies in Jersey City to determine the price of labor cost for painting an apartment. You can expect to pay $2400-7000 for a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment.

Best Painters in Jersey City by Price & Reviews:

Below are the best painting companies in Jersey City. To determine this, we used three good factors:

• the company must have at least 4.5 stars on Yelp;

• the company must have at least 15 reviews on Yelp (to establish consistency)

• the company must have quoted a reasonable price (better than the average of 17 quotes we received)

Jersey City has made it into Business Insider’s “Hottest Real Estate Markets for The Next 10 Years”. Experts predict a booming market because of its strategic location and excellent value. The average Jersey City apartment is 1027 square feet, so painting it is not a typical DIY task despite having more spare time because of the lockdown. 

Hiring professional painters saves more if you think about it. You save more time because a team of painters finishes the job in 2-3 days whereas it could take you several weeks (better off spending time with your family). Painters are professionals who will deliver higher quality results. Plus, professionals come with Liability & Workers’ Compensation insurance, which helps in case of any paint stains or damages to your furniture. For example, if paint drips on your blinds. 

Cost is a big part of this process, and we acknowledge that. We did some research, and here are the steps to finding out how much painting a home in Jersey City will cost.

1.     UNDERSTAND YOUR SPACE AND LAYOUT

The size of each room differs, which reflects in the cost. Before painting, painters will work on speckling holes (generally included in the price) to ensure a smooth coat. The main surfaces to paint include walls, ceilings, trim, windows, windowsills, doors, and door trims. Surfaces like cabinets, however, are considered a separate project because they require careful consideration and more time to paint. 

Some painters charge by the number of rooms and some by square footage. Others like Hoboken Painter charge by the number of painters, and the time taken for that project. For instance, changing colors from black to white will cost more than repainting in the same color. In other scenarios, painting small details may require more time and cost more too.

You can get a head start by prepping these details:

• Creating a list of surfaces that need painting

• Finding out the square footage of your home

• Search for the best painters in Jersey City on Yelp (4.5 stars & above)

• Ask for free quotes and compare them

PRO TIP: When checking reviews on Yelp, your painter should have at least 15 reviews. Check those reviews to see if they are coming from locals or around the world; if they are from customers in other states, the reviews may have been purchased.

Do take note that most painting businesses in Jersey City and Hoboken would insist on on-site visits to quote accordingly. If you are thinking, what should you ask a prospective painter, you can list our list of common questions below:

• How much is the labor cost?

• How much do paint and materials cost?

• What brand of paint will be used? (We recommend Benjamin Moore)

• How much is tax? Is it included in the quote?

• Does the company have liability insurance?

• Does the company have workers’ compensation insurance?

 2.     KNOW THE BREAKDOWN OF SERVICES

There is a general step-by-step process when it comes to painting an entire home. Before you start, you’d want to move any furniture or possessions that are in the way or cover them with plastic. All surfaces then are cleaned, sanded, and speckled, if needed. Then the primer goes on, followed by paint. Generally, two coats of paint are enough though painters may apply more to ensure the highest quality possible

Jersey Painter specializes in interior residential painting and handyman services. They guarantee that all paint jobs are done up till full satisfaction. Contact them after 24 hours for touch-ups if you’re not entirely satisfied. They use quality paint for the best results. The quote provided was $2400 (without the price of paint and other materials).

Marco Painting provides interior house painting services from setting up space, prepping, painting, and cleaning. They will be the ones to move your furniture back in place and clean out the trash. For total accountability, they will be around for your inspection as well. The quote we received was $2620 (without the price of paint and other materials).

CertaPro Painters offers a color consultation if customers are not sure about the colors they want. They also provide the standard drywall repair and crown molding before the actual painting service. Like Marco Painting, they have a walk-through inspection at the end too. The quote we received was $3616 (without the price of paint and other materials).

Paintzen has a sample portal that helps with discovering colors that’s suitable for a particular room. The process is relatively the same as the other two, cover the area, prep the walls, paint, and clean up. The quote we received was $5145 (without the price of paint and other materials).

All American Painting Contractors is a full-service painting company. They provide commercial services as well as specialty finishes. There is no mention of any kind of inspection process after the job is completed. The quote we received was $7000 (without the price of paint and other materials).

3.     HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PAINTER

The best way to search for a painter is on Yelp. There are other search platforms, but after our research on finding the best painters in Manhattan, we find Yelp works best for authentic and reliable reviews. Some qualities to look out for would be professionalism, quality of work, cleanliness, duration of work, and price. According to the review’s default category “Yelp Sort”, here are real reviews from the top 3 painting businesses:

Accurate as of 21 Oct 2020: 3:30 pm (First-page reviews, excluding sponsored posts)

No. 1 Jersey City Painter (33 reviews)

         Professional: 6 reviews

         Quality: 5 reviews

         Clean: 3 reviews

         Fast/Quick: 4 reviews/1 review

Jersey City Painter quoted us the lowest price of $2400 for a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment (without the price of the paint included).

No. 2 Avid Handyman (69 reviews)

         Professional: 28 reviews

Quality: 12 reviews

         Clean: 4 reviews

         Fast/Quick: 4 reviews/8 reviews

Avid Handyman quoted us $5500 for a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment (without the price of the paint included).

3 Painting by Carlos (10 reviews)

Professional: 6 reviews

         Quality: 1 review

         Clean: 2 reviews

         Fast/Quick: 0 reviews/1 review

Painting by Carlos quoted $2650 for a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment (without the price of the paint included).

4.     AVERAGE COSTS OF PAINT AND SUPPLIES

Like every product, paint comes in different grades. Depending on your budget and needs, specific products would be more suitable. You will need to factor in the cost of primer, paint, brushes, and plastic covers.

It’s important to note that you have an option here — buy the paint yourself or let your painter buy it for you at discount contractor prices and pass those savings to you, the consumers. Primers typically cost $30-$50 per gallon.

Owner of the former Beacon Paint & Hardware, Bruce Stark, provides an estimate of paint prices and the volume it covers. A gallon of interior latex paint covers an average of 400 square feet (primers too). The price is ranging from $30 (commercial-grade paint) - $100 (high-end paint)

As for the smaller tools like brushes, it could amount to $20-$50 depending on where you buy them. For plastic covers, you could opt for a roll instead of individual sheets if you have many surfaces to protect.

5.     SAVING A LITTLE EXTRA

Moving furniture out yourself is the first step because painting an empty apartment costs less. Planning is essential here; we recommend getting quotes at least a few weeks in advance helps because scheduling your painters to visit mid-week is cheaper than on weekends.

We believe in getting good quality paint, which usually costs more, but it benefits you in the long run. When you compromise on the quality of paint, it affects the durability. In fact, you may end up using more paint than you need, increasing labor and labor fees. Ultimately, your home will not look as good as compared to using high-grade paint.

All Considered Companies :

CONSIDERING ALL FACTORS

Using a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment as an example, we checked estimates from 17 painting companies, and the cost varied from $2400 [JerseyPainter.com] to $7000 [All American Painting Contractor].

Painting your home takes careful consideration, and we understand how important it is to have painters who get you. Although a massive space requires a considerable amount of energy and time, it’s important to note that this is a process that happens once in a long while, so quality is paramount. Save where you can, but don’t cut corners to save on the costly but important bits. Getting it right the first time is what counts.