Professional House Painters in Franklin Lakes, NJ
Painting a home is rarely just a matter of applying a new color. The condition of the existing surfaces, amount of preparation required, architectural detail, accessibility, and type of finish can all affect how a project should be approached.
Homes in Franklin Lakes can present very different painting challenges from one project to another. Some projects involve a few rooms and straightforward surfaces, while others include multiple levels, extensive trim, detailed woodwork, older coatings, wallpaper, or a combination of interior and exterior work.
Perfection Plus has provided residential painting and paperhanging services since 1986. Our approach begins with understanding the property and its existing condition so that preparation, materials, application, and project planning are appropriate for the work being performed.
When a Painting Project Requires More Than Paint
Not every residential painting project requires the same level of preparation or coordination.
A project may involve multiple rooms, high ceilings, extensive trim, built-ins, staircases, older surfaces, several types of materials, or wallpaper that needs to be removed before painting can begin.
In these situations, the quality of the finished work depends on more than the paint itself. Proper planning and surface preparation are an important part of the result.
Before work begins, we consider the condition of the existing surfaces, the scope of the project, the architectural details involved, and the sequence in which the work should be completed.
There is no single preparation checklist that works for every home.
Interior Painting in Franklin Lakes
Interior painting can include much more than walls and ceilings. Depending on the home and project, our residential painting work may include:
- Walls and ceilings
- Doors and door frames
- Baseboards and casings
- Crown molding
- Staircases and railings
- Built-in cabinetry
- Plaster surfaces
- Detailed architectural woodwork
- Wallpaper removal and installation
- Surface repairs and preparation
Detailed Trim and Architectural Woodwork
Trim and architectural woodwork can have a significant effect on the appearance of a room.
Edges, corners, transitions, molding profiles, doors, built-ins, and other detailed surfaces require careful preparation and application. Existing coatings may also need to be evaluated before new finishes are applied.
Depending on the condition of the surface, preparation may involve cleaning, sanding, scraping, filling, caulking, spot priming, or other repairs before finish coats are applied.
The objective is not simply to cover the existing surface. It is to prepare it properly for the finish being specified.
Exterior House Painting
Exterior painting requires attention to both the existing condition of the property and the demands placed on exterior surfaces.
Before painting, surfaces are evaluated for issues such as peeling or failing coatings, exposed areas, deterioration, gaps, and areas requiring additional preparation or repair.
Depending on the condition of the surface, exterior preparation may include:
- Cleaning
- Scraping
- Sanding
- Removal of failing paint
- Minor surface repairs
- Caulking
- Priming where appropriate
- Preparation of detailed trim and woodwork
- Application of finish coats
- Final inspection
A properly prepared exterior provides a better foundation for the new coating and helps produce a cleaner, more consistent finished appearance.
Working With Established Surfaces
A home’s current paint may represent years of previous work.
There can be multiple layers of paint, old repairs, patched areas, caulk, changes in materials, and surfaces that have been treated differently over time. Simply applying another coat over everything does not necessarily address those conditions.
We evaluate the existing surfaces and determine what preparation is appropriate before painting.
That may mean preserving sound existing materials while addressing areas that require additional attention. In other situations, more extensive preparation may be necessary before a new finish can be applied properly.
Understanding what is already there is an important part of planning the work.
Larger Painting Projects Require Planning
A larger home does not automatically mean a more complicated painting project. However, projects involving multiple rooms, levels, materials, or exterior areas generally require more coordination.
The sequence of work can matter when a project includes:

Elegant 2-story foyer wall molding and grand staircase trim expertly painted by Perfection Plus Painting.
- Several interior rooms
- Multiple floors
- Extensive trim or architectural details
- Different surface materials
- Wallpaper removal
- Wallpaper installation
- Interior and exterior painting
- Areas requiring specialized preparation
A well-defined scope helps establish what will be done, what preparation is required, and how the different portions of the project fit together.
Wallpaper Removal and Installation
Wallpaper projects require their own type of preparation.
Removing existing wallcoverings can reveal adhesive residue, previous repairs, uneven areas, or other conditions that need to be addressed before the wall is ready for paint or new wallpaper.
Preparation may therefore be an important part of both wallpaper removal and installation.
Perfection Plus provides residential paperhanging services as well as painting, allowing these related aspects of a project to be considered together when appropriate.
Our Systematic Execution Framework for Franklin Lakes Estates
Planning a Painting Project?
If you’re considering painting one room, several areas of your home, or a larger residential project, the best place to start is with an understanding of the existing surfaces and the work involved.
Contact Perfection Plus to discuss your project and arrange a consultation.
Contact us to arrange a painting consultation.
Why Perfection Plus
Perfection Plus has provided residential painting and paperhanging services since 1986.
Owner Scott Newhouse has built the company around careful preparation, attention to detail, communication with homeowners, and respect for the property being worked on.
Our experience includes residential interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, detailed trim and architectural woodwork, wallpaper removal, and paperhanging.
Perfection Plus is a member of the Benjamin Moore Professional Painter Advisory Board.
Rather than treating every project as the same, we consider the condition and characteristics of the individual property when determining how the work should be approached.
Factors Influencing the Cost of Franklin Lakes Residential Painting
A proper proposal should account for the actual scope and condition of the property rather than relying on square footage alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide interior and exterior painting in Franklin Lakes?
Yes. Perfection Plus provides residential interior and exterior painting services, including surface preparation and detailed painting of trim and architectural woodwork.
Do you prepare surfaces before painting?
Yes. The appropriate preparation depends on the condition and type of surface. Preparation can include cleaning, scraping, sanding, filling, caulking, repairs, and priming where appropriate.
Can you paint homes with extensive trim and architectural woodwork?
Yes. Detailed trim, molding, doors, built-ins, staircases, and other architectural woodwork can require additional preparation and careful application. The scope of preparation depends on the existing condition and desired finish.
How do I request a painting proposal?
Contact Perfection Plus to discuss your project and arrange a consultation. A proposal can then be developed based on the property, surfaces, preparation requirements, and overall scope of work.
Serving Franklin Lakes and Bergen County
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Perfection Plus Painting & Paperhanging
Owner: Scott Newhouse
Serving Bergen County Since 1986
Phone:
201-447-8836
Email:
info@perfectionpluspainting.com
Website:
perfectionpluspainting.com
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Perfection Plus Painting and Paperhanging
201-447-8836

Painting here in Franklin Lakes certainly has its advantages.
Perfection Plus has been serving Bergen County homeowners since 1986.





