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Sefner Painting
4.9(
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+6 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greg and Dan did an excellent job painting several interior rooms/hallways in our house. The quality of work was top-notch and included not only painting, but some built-in shelf removal and associated plaster wall repair. The were very punctual and a pleasure to work with. The price for the total project was fair as well. This is the second time we have hired Sefner Painting as they did several rooms in our previous residence about ten years ago."
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+10

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CHICAGO PAINTERS INC
4.8(
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+10 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team at Chicago Painters was great from start to finish. They were very communicative, and helped diagnose what exactly needed to be done in order to properly assess the project and do a great job. We had a wallpaper disaster in the nursery/bedroom and the walls were not in great shape to be painted. Chicago Painters were meticulous in repairing the affected walls and the attention to detail on the paint job was terrific. It was a huge load off our back as we prep for our upcoming newborn. Thank you for your help!"
Beautiful wallpaper work in Niles, 60714
Beautiful wallpaper work in Niles, 60714
Check out this top notch work in Roscoe Village area in Chicago. 
Paint used is Sherwin Williams Pure White SW7005.
Call us today to get a refreshed look in your home!
Check out this top notch work in Roscoe Village area in Chicago. 
Paint used is Sherwin Williams Pure White SW7005.
Call us today to get a refreshed look in your home!
What a beautiful job using Sherwin Williams Super paint Velvet

+47

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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 Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Casey Black Painting
5.0(
148
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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 Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Casey helped us with paint selection and painting of our newly remodeled master bathroom, which looks amazing. He also was able to repair some holes and match the existing paint color in our master bedroom so that it’s impossible to tell there was ever any damage. Casey is very responsive, punctual, and fit the work in very quickly. He’s a pleasure to work with, and would definitely recommend!"
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+82

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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VD Painting, Inc.
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+5 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure to work with VD painting Inc. Viden and his crew are professional group of people who did professional job in neat and timely manner.They painted my entire house along with some drywall repairs through out. I would highly recommend VD painting Inc."
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+98

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fine Painting, Inc.
4.9(
49
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Guillermo was professional, punctual and excellent customer service. We had one entire apartment with doors and trim painted. The job was completed in 4 days and the apartment was left clean and put back. We highly recommend Pena Painting"
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+22

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Complete Painting & Restoration LLC
4.9(
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+10 more

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derek end his team at Complete Painting & Restoration truly exceeded our expectations. As first time homebuyers, the prospect of painting all 2,100 sqft of our townhouse one neutral wall color with one trim seemed daunting. Derek and his team made the entire process seamless and even helped us select colors. We will definitely be using Complete Painting & Restoration again."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Evanston, 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.

The Evanston, IL homeowners’ guide to painting services

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