Serving Crete, 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."
+32
Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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"Mr Ocegueda was very pleasant and hard working. We booked him last Fall so he could do Spring painting for us. We have already asked him to patch and paint our living room. We were very pleased with his work and would highly recommend him."
+52
Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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"This summer we contracted Performance Painting to paint the trim of our house and we are delighted with the outstanding job that they did. Ken Koziol and his team were a delight to work with. They were here for 3 full days; they were courteous, hard working, careful with our plantings and they took time at the end of each day to tidy up. In every aspect of the job, Ken displayed the highest degree of integrity as he inspected the paint job done by his team in addition to dealing with me on financial matters. Without any reservation, we give Performance Painting the highest recommendation. This team does what they say that they will do!"
+4
Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Small jobs welcome
"Very professional and personable. I found them through a recommendation from a neighbor who had a lot of painting done that looks beautiful. Would highly recommend them for anything."
+68
Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"I needed both exterior and interior painting at a rental home I own. The company did a great job, very professional and handled the clean up."
+38
Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Small jobs welcome
"Ken Thomas & Company Supreme Painting LLC did a great jobs. His attention to detail was outstanding. Ken sent me regular updates throughout my day at work. As the owner of this company, Ken has an high sense of pride in his work. SUPREME is Ken's mission. I will hire Thomas & CO Supreme Painting again! Next project is Kitchen Cabinets."
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Small jobs welcome
"Bill was very nice and seemed to go the extra mile to help. He Aurelios knows how to paint and he was very neat! A perfectionist"
+157
Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Very fast to come out to provide an estimate. Very fast to provide cost and super reasonable prices. Jason was incredibly polite and professional."
+16
Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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Customers say: Quick response
"Just had my bathroom painted job was done in time you say clean up evey day Highly recommended Will use him again."
Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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"Curtis did an excellent job on painting my home. He did an excellent job and has reasonable prices. I will be hiring him again for more painting that I want done."
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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