Serving Cordova, 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 Cordova, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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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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Serving Cordova, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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"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"
Serving Cordova, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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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."
Serving Cordova, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"Joe made sure the result would be high quality. Never left a mess after each days work. Joe was great at explaining the process. Took care of wiping the windows clean when the staining was done."
Serving Cordova, 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 Cordova, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Did amazing and got the job done! That's what I was looking for, a good committed worker!"
Serving Cordova, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
Offering interior and small exterior painting services to the Quad Cities area. Insured and Bonded. Free estimates!
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Serving Cordova, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Emergency services offered
"Did great work. Finished and textured drywall in my bathroom for a remodeling job."
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Serving Cordova, 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!
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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