Serving Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"Great job. Easy to work with.."
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Serving Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
I have enjoyed painting for almost 20 years, from rental properties, businesses and even fun murals (inside and out) I’m located in Decatur, IL. I will travel depending on the job.
Serving Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
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 Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Job was done fast and efficiently at a great price. Would definitely use again and recommend to anyone."
Serving Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
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 Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Weather delays, but not their fault! Very professional and polite. Cleaned up after their work. Would absolutely hire again (actually had them quote some interior work for us). Cesar was great to work with, as was everyone who worked on the house."
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Serving Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Luis and his team did a great job painting our house and cleaning up after. I would definitely use them again!"
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Serving Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Wonderful job on both the painting for the development, and the staining of my deck. Probably the best quality painting that we have ever had in our development. From the beginning, the work, work order, estimate process, etc. was handled in a top knotch way. I have had a number of contacts with the company's owner, Colby, and he has shown himself to operate a well run company.He is very businesslike, returns calls promptly, and has people there when he promises. I also had dealt quite a bit with Josh, who directly supervised the overall process. Josh is very cooperative, understanding, and very helpful. He always came through on his committments, and it made for a very pleasant experience.
The painting crew, led by Arturo, was by far the best group of painters we have used. I got many comments from other homewoners in the development who were very impressed with their work. They are meticulous in what they do, and the final product shows it.
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Serving Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
"It was pretty nice, he did a good job. He did what he said he would do."
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Serving Elkhart, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1983
Free estimates
"It was very pleasurable having this company work for me. It overall was a good experience."
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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