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Top-Rated Painters in Champaign - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Champaign County Painting
Champaign County Painting
4.9(
19
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Champaign, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Champaign County Painting did a fabulous job with my whole-house interior paint job! Scott was extremely professional, totally reliable, very affordable, paid great attention to detail, and answered my questions with a smile. I wholeheartedly. Recommend Champaign County Painting!"
Living Room Finished Product:  Walls/Ceiling/Base
Kitchen & Dining Room
Living Room before
Living Room after
Hall: patch & paint before

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
SkeBo Rae Homes
4.5(
99
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+3 more

Serving Champaign, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Customers say: Quick response

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Arkwright Handyman
4.8(
21
)
Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Champaign, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark responded quickly and arrived the same day and diagnosed the problem with the window latches and suggested a way to get replacement parts. He would be willing to install them as well. He was terrific and I would hire Mark again. I have never had such efficient service as this. I am amazed."
Custom sized door
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
GT Custom Paints, Inc.
New to Angi
Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+8 more

Serving Champaign, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

GT Custom Paint is a painting contractor that delivers quality service that is both efficient and professional. We have been serving residential, commercial, and light industrial customers in Central Illinois for more than 40 years. When your home or business needs a facelift, there is only one company to call for guaranteed quality. No job is too big or too small for us. Quality is our mission and each client is our priority. \n

Response time2 days
Chupps Interior Construction
5.0(
3
)
Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Champaign, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mark and Matthew did an outstanding job replacing a laminate floor, painting several rooms and installing a kitchen backsplash. They were very professional, easy to work with and positively responsive to any questions my wife and I had. I highly recommend them to anyone."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Champaign, 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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