Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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Emergency services offered
"Excellent Job! Painted the shutters and front door Replaced front porch columns Removed indoor/outdoor carpet and painted the porch."
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Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"It was great! I can't say enough good things about Carlos. I had to reschedule the work twice, and each time it was "no problem". They showed up on time and worked quickly without sacrificing quality. On top of that, there was a problem with some wood door frames that had had cracking paint. Carlos' crew painted them and had the same problem. Carlos came out himself and scraped and sanded the frames BY HAND, and painted them again, correctly. I can't say enough good things about Carlos Professional painter. A terrific painter and a really good person!"
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Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Emergency services offered
"We bought an old house that had walls cracking, green brush did a great job fixing those issues for us to paint, then we looked up and saw the atrocious popcorn ceiling and called Green Brish again. They smoothed, sanded, knocked out an ugly archway, and painted. It was a huge improvement for us, small improvements made a big difference."
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Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Credit card accepted
"Landi and his team were awesome! Super easy to work with, very professional, and the quality of the painting and drywall work was excellent. Everything came out better than expected and was finished on time. I would definitely use Rey’s Painting & Drywall LLC again and recommend them to anyone."
Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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Emergency services offered
"Great guys, they did a clean and fast job on painting my house. I would highly recommend them to friends and family."
Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Very good job with painting the cathedral ceilings and walls!"
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Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"First I had Guillermo come out for interior painting of my large living room with cathedral ceilings and foyer, then asked them to come back for exterior house painting. Highly recommend!"
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Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Warranties offered
"I was very overall pleased with AllStar. The response time from start to finish. AllStar did a quality job on paint/ staining and the squirrel damage to the exterior of my cedar sided home. I would recommend them to anyone. Overall 5 star rating on all."
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Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
Redstarz Painting LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Serving Cragin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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"Rodrigo was polite and nice. He gave me a good price . He was prompt and the work looks great. I had a small walkout deck that needed to be cleaned and painted stained. I had it painted. Rodriguez explained to me the process and time He explained to me the paint and that it would provide protection for deck. I like being informed on time lines and process. The deck looks so great my neighbor ask for his number as well. I m very happy. I have several jobs that I plan to hire him. Thanks so much Rodrigo and home advisor for sending me a reliable person. I m a new , first time home owner and I m a bit nervous about everything. Glad now I have my Painting and etc company"
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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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