Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Excellent! Prompt estimate with honest evaluation of deck condition. Great communication as we adjusted our schedules driven by weather. The job was done extremely well with power washing, sanding and precise paint/stain application. High quality professionals!"
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Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"THE JOB WAS DONE IN A TIMELY AND EFFENCENT MANOR. THE FEE FOR THE JOB WAS REASONABLE. THE WORK DONE WAS CEILIG REPAR AND THEN PAINTING OF OUR DINING ROOM C.WE WILL CONTACT YOU FOR ANY OTHER PROJECTSEILING, THE DINING ROOM WAS THEN PAINTED AND A FEW MINOR REPAIRS ON MY FRONT DOOR AND A WINDOW WERE DONE.MY DINING ROOM LOOS ABSOULTY BEAUTIFUL. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE SO PLEASED. WE HIGHLY RECOMEND YOU. THANK YOU BRIAN"
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Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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"The men that came to stain my exterior of the house (just west and south side) were not given the correct information on what to stain. They had to call J&J Painting to get the correct info a couple of times."
Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"The work was performed in a timely manner. They cleaned up the job site each day. There was no mess or clean up required. The work quality was good. We were very happy with the job."
Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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Offers commercial services
"I am pleased to refer Chris Miller for any home painting project, from simple to detailed, that you may be considering. Chris painted my villa condo's large deck, railing, and pergola with excellent preparation and skill. He left the site tidy while work was in progress and cleaned up after himself when the job was completed. I was very pleased with the results of Chris's work and hired him to come back a few weeks later to do a few other small painting projects for me. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend Chris Miller Contracting LLC to anyone looking for a friendly professional painter. tidy while the work was in progress and made sure to clean up after the job was completed. I was very pleased with the results of Chris's work and hired him to come back a few weeks later to do a few other small painting projects for me. I would highly recommend Chris Miller Contracting LLC to anyone looking for a friendly professional painter."
Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"Did great work. Finished and textured drywall in my bathroom for a remodeling job."
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Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Offers commercial services
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Wendi's Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Hillsdale, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
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Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1993
Free estimates
"We were nothing but impressed from our first interaction with Ken and Linda Buford. They returned our initial call immediately and even came out that night to assess the project's time and cost. We received a written estimate and paint samples in very timely manner. Once we scheduled the job, Ken and Linda worked as a team to prep and paint the area. Their attention to detail was evident from the start of the work. The work was extremely thorough and done quickly. I would consider myself a "picky" client and they definitely exceeded my expectations. The edging and trim work were clean and the lines were impeccable. They use 2 coats of quality paint. They cleaned up everything and left no messes. I appreciated that they listened carefully to what we wanted done, gave us some suggestions and delivered a beautiful end result. There was nothing I would have had them do differently. Anymore, I don't think you find many talented, true professionals, like Ken, who can deliver such stellar results. I would recommend them beyond a shadow of a doubt. In fact, because they did such a fantastic job, we are having them paint the outside of our house as well."
Serving Cambridge, IL and surrounding areas
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"The exterior of the house after Rockin Roll Painting looks amazing! We are so happy and all the neighbors around us! The windows ,gutters and doors are beautiful! The details around the garage door, gutters and windows made the house looks new!"
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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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