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Avatar for Marty's Painting & Cleaning Services
Marty's Painting & Cleaning Services
4.5(
35
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hired Marty to paint 30 yr old 4' cedar fence around back yard. Offered fair price. Power washing revealed more repair required than initially thought. Adjusted price favorably to encompass increased scope of work. Did excellent job repairing & painting fence. He and his team honest, pleasant, good to work with. Highly recommended."
White Glazed Cabinets finished
Modern Blue Gray Interior
Front Door
St. Charles Job
Before

+36

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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IK Home Pros
4.1(
85
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Friendly and fast. Even did the work late into the evening to get it done before my scheduled movers were to arrive. Would highly recommend! I will use them again for additional painting that is needed in the near future."
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling

+61

Response time4 hrs
1459 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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RenewBuild, LLC
5.0(
1
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

RenewBuild Painting provides professional residential and commercial painting services throughout Chicago and the North Shore suburbs.\n\nWith over 15 years of combined experience, we specialize in high-quality interior and exterior painting, including walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, siding, and decks. Every project includes thorough surface preparation — patching holes, repairing cracks, and correcting imperfections — to ensure a smooth, paint-ready finish.\n\nWe use premium Sherwin-Williams products and proven application methods to deliver clean, durable, and long-lasting results.\n\nLicensed, insured, bilingual, and committed to clear communication and free detailed estimates.

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Immaculate Drywall and Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+9 more

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Kyle drywalled our garage ceiling, repaired the walls and painted the garage. Kyle patiently worked through many of my delays. He was always quick to communicate and professional. There were a number of challenges with our project and he resolved all of them. Great warranty on his work as well. Can’t recommend enough!"
Remodel of garage
Remodel of garage
Remodel of garage
Remodel of garage
Remodel of garage

+26

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TLD Solutions LLC
5.0(
2
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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FAQs for painting projects in Dekalb, 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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