Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Warranties offered
"IT WENT REALLY WELL , VERY HAPPY WITH THEIR WORK , VERY PROFESSIONAL TO DEAL WITH , TOLD ME WHAT THEY WERE GOING TO DO AND WHEN THEY WERE GOING TO DO IT , THEY WILL BE DOING MORE WORK AT MY HOUSE IN THE FUTURE , I WILL TELL EVERYBODY OF MY EXPERIENCE !!"
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Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Offers commercial services
"Fantastic, work and very affordable!"
Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"Clean Cut Painting and Handyman in Decatur completed several projects for us and I could not be more pleased. They refinished our deck, replaced a bathroom exhaust fan and living room ceiling fan. They also patched drywall and painted the walls and ceiling in our garage. The quality of work was excellent and the work was completed in a timely manner for all of these jobs. I highly recommend Clean Cut in Decatur for almost any home improvement or repair job you may need."
Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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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
Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Customers say: True professional
"Very easy to work with. Kept me informed of any potential problems, there were none but I appreciated the info. Very professional and cleaned up the area, would definitely recommend Chupp Construction and would hire them again."
Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Offers commercial services
"Job was done fast and efficiently at a great price. Would definitely use again and recommend to anyone."
Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
I am a Union tradesman \nPlasterer \nPainter\nCaulker\nWater proofer\nRoofer\nI can do so much more over the years ive become very talented in many construction environments. I habe osha 30 and various boom lifts, and scaffolding equipment.
Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
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Emergency services offered
"Work was done on time and correctly. B Done was informative and explained the job in detail. We are very satisfied with the paint job"
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Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"In my 30+ years of being a homeowner, I've hired 6-8 different painters. Now Premier Painting Group will be the only painter I hire. Cesar's crew is amazing. They are very meticulous and careful. Covered all my furniture and cabinets with either cloth or plastic. Covered the hardwood floors as well. They go above and beyond every time and their prices are excellent. They recently finished my 3 job with them and I couldn't be happier with the results. Wish I could give them 10 stars!!!"
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Serving Decatur, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"Tom was amazing! We bought a home with very high ceilings ranging from 12-24 feet tall with lots of places it was recessed, funny angles, lots of crown molding to trim out etc. Our ceilings were very dark color and we just wanted a white to lighten the place up. I typically do all of our home painting, but I was very pregnant at the time and didn't need to be on a ladder. I'm pretty picky, but Tom did a great job getting in all of the nooks and crannies, was precise and did a wonderful job! It looks amazing! It's crazy how much a coat of paint can change a room. :) He was very professional, so pleasant, very quick to respond and keep us in the loop when he would be there! And his pricing was very fair. :) I would recommend him to anyone! :) Really took a lot of stress off of my husband and I to have him do this for us and do it right! :)"
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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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