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A&J Painting
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Carbon Cliff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Credit card accepted

"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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InTuition Painting
4.9(
38
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+14 more

Serving Carbon Cliff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
5.0(
35
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Carbon Cliff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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Warranties offered

"Angel and his crew were professional and courteous with their work. I was given daily updates on their progress. Trinity painting goes above and beyond for their customers.Wallworth the price ."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Painting Pros
5.0(
20
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+6 more

Serving Carbon Cliff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"I hired for an extensive wallpapering and painting project in my home involving redecorating every room in the house, save the closets! I found Doug to be very pleasant to work with. He was excellent at communicating the progress of the job and any potential problems. I appreciated his input on design decisions like colors or the right room for a specific wallpaper. His work was highly detailed and meticulous. I highly recommend Doug for any of your wallpaper and/or painting needs!"
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Monmouth Grey house
Monmouth Grey house
Monmouth Grey house
Monmouth Grey house

+32

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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J & J Painting
4.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+6 more

Serving Carbon Cliff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Credit card accepted

"Great job matching and painting siding. Friendly young man painted. Asked us if we would do a walk through with him when done. Found a couple minor spots he put more paint on. Overall very pleased"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Artios Painting
4.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Carbon Cliff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a really good job. Dropped a little paint on one of my large stones therefore a 4.5 instead of 5. Done in 2 days and earlier than scheduled."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Chris Miller Contracting LLC
4.8(
6
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Carbon Cliff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

"I was very pleased with the job Chris has done and will call him again with future projects."
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Ashlees Painting
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Carbon Cliff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Ashlee's Painting, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!\n

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Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gabe's Construction & Restoration, PLLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+4 more

Serving Carbon Cliff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Very co-operative and completed job promptly. Used good paint"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Carbon Cliff, 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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