A second-to-none
painting experience.
Friel's Fine Finishes is a fully licensed and insured premier painting company operating in New Jersey, NYC and eastern Pennsylvania.
With a focus on quality and innovation, we aim to redefine the painting experience. Our team blends skillful technique with a keen eye for detail to deliver results that consistently exceed expectations.
Having worked in some of the most extravagant real estate in the country — alongside several famed architects — our goal is, simply, to bring elegance to every surface we touch.
Friel's Fine Finishes is a local, family-owned company built on years of professional experience in painting, coatings, and specialty finishes. Our owner, Mason Friel, has worked on projects across the United States, from New Jersey to California, refining his craft on some of the country's most distinctive and high-end properties. Those experiences and inspirations are the foundation of every project we undertake today.
From residential repaints and restoration projects to custom finishes, specialty stain work, cabinet staining and painting, commercial properties, and coastal homes, Friel's Fine Finishes delivers exceptional craftsmanship tailored to each client's vision and needs. We approach every project with the same level of care and attention we would give our own property, protecting your home, investment, or business while delivering results that exceed expectations.
With a dedicated team of skilled professionals, Friel's Fine Finishes proudly serves New Jersey, New York City, and eastern Pennsylvania, providing comprehensive interior and exterior residential and commercial painting, specialty coatings. Our commitment to quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.
What guides the work.
Detail First
Prep is 80% of the job. We treat it that way — patching, sanding, caulking, and protecting until every surface is ready.
Precision Work
Every line, edge, and finish is executed with exacting care. We use our proven process ensuring crisp, flawless results
Premium Materials
Fine Paints of Europe, Benjamin Moore, Portola Paints, Renner, Meoded, and select others. We use what lasts.
Clean Turnover
We leave the job site cleaner than we found it. Furniture replaced, floors vacuumed, surfaces wiped.
A complimentary on-site
estimate.
Walk us through your vision. We'll listen, measure, and return with a detailed proposal and clear next steps — typically within 48 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What areas does Friel's Fine Finishes serve?
We're based in Oakhurst, NJ and serve homes and businesses throughout New Jersey, New York City, and eastern Pennsylvania. Core service areas include Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and Bergen counties in NJ, all five boroughs of NYC, and Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in PA.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Friel's Fine Finishes LLC is fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial work across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. We carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and we'll provide certificates of insurance on request before any project begins.
What types of painting projects do you take on?
Interior and exterior painting, custom finishes (limewash, Venetian plaster, level-5 skim coat), cabinet painting, stain matching and refinishing, and commercial painting. We work on everything from single accent walls to full estate refreshes, hospitality interiors, and historic restorations.
What paint brands and finishes do you use?
We're a Fine Paints of Europe Certified Professional Painter. Our standard line-up includes Fine Paints of Europe, Benjamin Moore, Portola Paints, Renner, and Meoded. We select coatings based on the surface, environment, and finish quality each project calls for.
What is a Fine Paints of Europe Certified Painter?
Fine Paints of Europe Certified Painters are professionals nominated by local retailers, vetted for good character, and trained at a session in Woodstock, Vermont on all FPE paint families and best application techniques. They must have at least five years of experience with FPE coatings and commit to providing first-quality work at a fair price to maintain certification. Learn more at Fine Paints of Europe
How do I request an estimate, and is it free?
Estimates are complimentary. Request one through our online form, call (201) 952-7517, or email mason@frielsfinefinishes.com. A Friel's lead will schedule an on-site walkthrough, discuss your goals, and follow up with a detailed written proposal — typically within a few days.
How long does a typical painting project take?
Timelines vary by scope. A single interior room is usually 2–4 days including prep. A full-home interior repaint runs 1–3 weeks. Exterior projects and specialty finishes like limewash or level-5 skim take longer because of cure times. We provide a written schedule with every estimate.