Trusted Painting and Wallpapering Services in Jersey City, NJ
Houm Painting and Wallpapering serves Jersey City homeowners, renters, and business owners with professional interior painting, wallpapering, and wall finishing services. From ZIP 07302 to 07305 — we’re your local painting and wallpaper contractors, open now and available for online estimates.
Interior Painting Services in Jersey City, NJ
Interior painting is the most requested service we provide across Jersey City — and the most misunderstood.
A great paint job isn’t about the color you pick. It’s about what happens before the first coat goes on.
In Jersey City’s older housing stock — particularly the row houses and brownstones in Paulus Hook, Hamilton Park, and Downtown Jersey City near Grove Street PATH — walls arrive with history. Old paint layers, hairline cracks in plaster, water stains, and uneven surfaces are the norm, not the exception.
We start every interior painting job with a full wall assessment. We fill cracks, patch holes, sand rough surfaces, and apply the right primer for your specific wall type. Only then do we paint.
Painting and Wallpapering in Jersey City, NJ
Professional interior painting in Jersey City costs between $300 and $2,500 depending on room size, wall condition, and finish type. Wallpaper installation ranges from $400 to $900 per room. Most single-room jobs are completed in one day. Houm serves all Jersey City neighborhoods with licensed, insured contractors and free on-site or online estimates.
Houm Painting and Wallpapering NYC handles walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and baseboards as a complete package. We use professional-grade, low-VOC paints from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams — brands that hold up in Jersey City’s humid summers and cold winters without fading, yellowing, or peeling.
Paint finish selection matters more than most people realize. Flat works on ceilings. Eggshell suits living rooms and bedrooms. Satin is the right call for kitchens and bathrooms in Jersey City apartments where moisture builds up fast. Semi-gloss belongs on trim, doors, and high-contact surfaces.
We serve residential buildings, condos, co-ops, and rental apartments throughout Jersey City. If your building requires contractor insurance certificates — many do along the Newport waterfront
Professional Painting and Wallpapering for Jersey City Neighborhoods
Jersey City isn’t one neighborhood — it’s a dozen different ones, each with its own housing personality and wall challenges.
The landmarked brownstones of Paulus Hook and Van Vorst Park have original plaster walls that need careful prep before any paint or wallpaper goes up. Rush past that step and you’ll see bubbling, cracking, or peeling within a season. We don’t rush it.
Over in The Heights and Journal Square — just off the PATH station at Journal Square Transportation Center — you’ll find older multi-family buildings with decades of paint layers, uneven surfaces, and walls that need more than just a fresh coat. They need a proper assessment first.
Wallpaper Installation and Removal in Jersey City, NJ
Wallpaper is one of the fastest-growing requests we get from Jersey City residents — and it’s easy to see why. The right wallpaper on an accent wall in a Van Vorst Park brownstone or a Downtown Jersey City condo does something paint simply cannot: it adds texture, depth, and character that lasts.
We install every major wallpaper type available:
Traditional wallpaper delivers the most permanent, premium finish. It’s best suited for stable plaster or properly prepped drywall and is our top recommendation for homeowners in Jersey City’s historic districts. Prepasted wallpaper uses a water-activated adhesive — cleaner to install and a strong choice for smooth, modern walls.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is removable and damage-free, making it the go-to option for renters in Jersey City apartments who don’t want to lose their security deposit. Wall panels work beautifully as structural accent features in living rooms, studios, and commercial spaces.
Limewash Painting in Jersey City, NJ
Limewash painting gives Jersey City walls a lived-in, textured finish that no standard paint can replicate. It’s breathable, naturally mold-resistant, and ideal for the older plaster walls found throughout Paulus Hook, Hamilton Park, and The Heights. We apply it in controlled layers for depth and consistency — no two walls look exactly alike, and that’s exactly the point.
Custom Wall Decorations in Jersey City, NJ
Standard paint and wallpaper aren’t the only ways to finish a wall. Houm offers custom murals, decorative tile installation, and thin brick wall finishes for Jersey City homeowners and businesses looking for something distinctive. These treatments work especially well in creative spaces, retail interiors, and feature rooms where a standard finish simply isn’t enough
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing in Jersey City, NJ
Replacing a full kitchen in a Jersey City apartment costs thousands. Professionally repainting or refacing your existing cabinets delivers a dramatic result for a fraction of that. We prep, prime, and paint cabinet boxes and doors to a smooth, durable finish that holds up to daily use — no warping, no brush marks, no peeling. Smart tile backsplash installation is available as an add-on. View our kitchen cabinet service for Jersey City homes.
Flooring and Refinishing in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City’s older homes are full of hardwood floors hiding under carpet and decades of wear. Wood floor refinishing — sanding, staining, and sealing existing hardwood — is a cost-effective alternative to full replacement and restores floors to near-original condition. We also install smart tile flooring in kitchens and bathrooms as a fast, damage-free upgrade for renters and owners alike.
Handy Services in Jersey City, NJ
Not every wall job is a full renovation. We handle the smaller work that makes a real difference — wall repair and patching, wood moulding restoration, furniture assembly, and surface prep for paint or wallpaper. These services are available as standalone jobs or bundled with any painting or wallpapering project. One contractor, one visit, everything handled. View our handy services available across Jersey City.
Commercial Painting in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City’s commercial corridor — from Newark Avenue and Grove Street to the office towers near Harborside Financial Center — demands a different level of professionalism than residential work. Houm handles commercial interior painting, wallpaper installation, and wall finishing for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and production studios. We work around your business hours and deliver clean, on-schedule results.
Why Jersey City Residents Trust Houm Painting and Wallpapering
We’re not a national franchise dispatching whoever is available. We’re a hands-on team based in the NYC metro area, working directly with Jersey City homeowners, renters, and business owners on every job.
Here’s what that means in practice:
Every job starts with an honest wall assessment — not a sales pitch. We tell you what your walls actually need before we quote anything. We use drop cloths, painter’s tape, and shoe covers on every job without being asked. We leave your Jersey City home or office cleaner than we found it.
We’re fully licensed and insured, carry all required documentation for condo buildings and commercial properties, and don’t subcontract your job to unknown crews.
Our work covers all of Jersey City — from the landmarked blocks of Paulus Hook to the residential streets of Greenville, from the high-rises of Newport to the brownstones of Hamilton Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to repaint a full house interior in Jersey City?
A full interior repaint for a Jersey City home or apartment typically runs between $2,500 and $6,000 depending on square footage, number of rooms, ceiling height, and wall prep required. Older properties with plaster walls or heavy surface damage will require more preparation work, which affects the final cost. We provide transparent, itemized estimates before any work begins.
Is wallpaper still a good choice in 2026?
Yes—wallpaper is one of the fastest-growing interior design choices in the NYC metro area right now. Peel-and-stick options have made it accessible for renters, while traditional and textured wallpapers are popular among Jersey City homeowners looking to add lasting character to their spaces. The range of available styles, finishes, and price points has never been wider.
Do painting companies also hang wallpaper in Jersey City?
Most general painting contractors don’t specialize in wallpaper installation — pattern matching, seam placement, and working with different adhesive types require dedicated experience. Houm handles both painting and wallpaper installation as core services, not afterthoughts, which means you get the same quality standard across both.
Is it cheaper to paint or wallpaper a room in Jersey City?
Painting is generally the lower-cost option upfront — a painted room typically runs $300 to $600 versus $400 to $900 for wallpaper installation. However, quality wallpaper lasts significantly longer than paint and adds more visual impact, making it a stronger long-term investment for rooms where design matters. For renters, peel-and-stick wallpaper offers a cost-effective middle ground.
How much does it cost to paint a 12x12 room in Jersey City?
A standard 12×12 room in Jersey City typically costs between $300 and $600 to paint professionally. That range depends on wall condition, number of coats needed, and whether trim and ceiling are included. Rooms with significant crack repair or multiple layers of old paint will sit at the higher end. Contact Houm for a precise estimate based on your specific space.