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MQ Painting
4.9(
87
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome experience; Jose was very responsive and showed us a lot of paint samples until we got exactly what we wanted. Showed up on time and finished early. His crew was hard working and very careful of not damaging anything. Cleaned up everything too. Will definitely use them again."
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+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Touchstone Painting Co
5.0(
305
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great owner communication. High quality of paint used with professional application (no messes left behind). Timely work completion. Would highly recommend."
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Master bathroom remodel
Master bathroom remodel
Updated fireplace surround with custom mantle and doors
Small first floor bath remodel

+35

Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ocegueda Painting Corp
5.0(
22
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Fantastic! I would absolutely recommend Jorge to anyone needing any paint job. He is friendly and kept us updated about cost and timeline the whole way. And most importantly— he did a great great job for a very reasonable price."
Exterior Painting Project
Exterior Painting Project
After painting wood
Interior Painting Project
Interior Painting Project

+52

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Mars Painting
4.9(
26
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today! **We do not do decks.**

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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
60
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael's crew did excellent work, and it wasn't easy. They spent hours removing decades old paint from our limestone window ledges, trim and front steps. They also helped to restore our original back entry/porch removing layers of old paint and repainting. This was the first phase, they'll be coming back to do more. Hard workers with an eye for detail. Rafael is a good business man too, plenty of solution oriented communication, good follow-up, and fair prices."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

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Brian Mull Painting Services, LLC
4.8(
194
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great job. I would highly recommend Brian Mull Painting. I have used them in the past and will again.!"
Mull Painting
Mull Painting
Mull Painting
Mull Painting
Mull Painting

+39

Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Amazon Painting Plus, LLC
4.9(
123
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"George painted my bathroom and kitchen and did an amazing job! He was very professional and the price was perfect. I would highly recommend!"
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Fireplace wall
Fireplace wall
Second Bedroom

+28

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
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Professional Painter
5.0(
29
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior or Interior Surfaces - Paint Removal

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Professional Painter to paint my whole interior of two floors, about 5-6 rooms total. The team came and did such an amazing job. They were a few minutes early, prepped everything and when finished, i was pleasantly surprised at how quickly and beautifully the paint looked! I would highly recommend them for any paint work."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
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Pro Painting & Restoration Corp.
4.5(
1,564
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job painting trim,repairing damaged wood work and cleaning and staining deck, Thank you!"
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Deck after
Upper deck before
Upper deck after
Response time5 hrs
110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
5.0(
27
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Taulant did a great job with my small drywall project. He arrived last Saturday morning and finished the job later that afternoon. I will do my own painting and I'm confident it will look seamless once painted. I strongly recommend him"
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Deerfield, 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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