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HPO Painting
4.9(
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had 2 bedrooms painted and they painting was completed in 2 days. The walls look great! All furniture was covered and patching was completed before painting began. All areas were completely cleaned up at the end of the day. We are very satisfied with the work. Eric and his crew were prompt, conscientious and demonstrated quality work. We would definitely recommend HPO Painting."
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+18

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MQ Painting
4.9(
87
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome experience; Jose was very responsive and showed us a lot of paint samples until we got exactly what we wanted. Showed up on time and finished early. His crew was hard working and very careful of not damaging anything. Cleaned up everything too. Will definitely use them again."
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+3

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mars Painting
4.9(
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A really great experience - our new go-to painter! We got a recommendation for this contractor at our local paint store because we were looking for specific expertise with masonry paint and limewash. The owner was responsive, solutions-driven, reasonable and timely. His whole team was professional - and we really appreciated their high quality work product and attention to detail. The whole team delivered exactly what we wanted…..our home looks so beautiful now!"
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+22

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Touchstone Painting Co
5.0(
305
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have used Touchstone Painting for over 6 years. They painted my entire home, installed ceiling fans, installed slate on my fireplace, installed a wheelchair ramp in the garage, and many other jobs. I have referred them to several new residents."
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+35

Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Carlos Professional Painter
4.5(
102
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carlos and his team did a great job on painting my home. I needed to have 3 rooms painted which required having my furniture moved. Carlos’ team was very careful doing that. They arrived on time, were very neat and precise in painting the rooms, put the furniture back in place and cleaned up after they were done. Carlos and his team were very accommodating. I would highly recommend them."
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+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Complete Painting & Restoration LLC
4.9(
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derek end his team at Complete Painting & Restoration truly exceeded our expectations. As first time homebuyers, the prospect of painting all 2,100 sqft of our townhouse one neutral wall color with one trim seemed daunting. Derek and his team made the entire process seamless and even helped us select colors. We will definitely be using Complete Painting & Restoration again."
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+35

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
5.0(
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Angel showed up right on time. He painted 2 coats of paint in a bedroom for me. He did an excellent job and just took him apx 3 hours. That included running blowers to dry the first coat. He was very friendly and I would highly recommend him."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp
4.7(
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steadfast just finished painting most of the interior of our home and it is beautiful! From the start, Anthony and our team - Nick, Natalie and Justin - were professional, accommodating, tidy, punctual and personable - and their attention to detail is amazing. While they were removing an outdated border print running through the living/dining rooms, Anthony mentioned that he also does crown moldings and we accepted his very reasonable bid. The gleaming white moldings set off the new soft gray paint and absolutely transform our home. This was our second painting experience with Steadfast. We hired them a few years ago to paint the entire exterior of our house - which included some extensive prep work. They were incredibly swift, and the end result was (and continues to be) fantastic. We were sold on Steadfast back then, and this new job reaffirmed why they are our go-to for any paint jobs we have. We're grateful!"
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+51

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Preemo Painting & Repairs Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contacted Preemo Painting in early fall of 2020. We received a very reasonable estimate, and were told that the work could not be done before winter, but they would do some temporary fixes to protect our home. Also, they guarantee all work as long as you stick to a 5 year repaint schedule. Preemo started the work on March 28th and finished on April 3rd. All of the people who worked at our home were very considerate of us working inside our home, and they were all very knowledgeable and professional. The work they did was fantastic, and we are extremely happy with the results. Every area was repaired, including newly discovered problems we did not know about in the fall. The color was matched perfectly, and everything looks great. We wholeheartedly recommend Preemo Painting, and certainly plan on using them again in 5 years."
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Barrington, IL

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

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