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Avatar for TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
5.0(
35
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+5 more

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Trinity Quality Painting is a company I would recommend! Angel responded to my emails in a timely manner and arrived on time as scheduled. He painted my hallway, stairwell and large bedroom over the course of 2 days. The paint job is absolutely perfect! He was very respectful of my home and professional! I know I picked a great company to paint my home and look forward to working with Trinity Quality Painting again in the future!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Top Tier Painting
5.0(
4
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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 Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hi, my name is Jeycob Dingui. I run a local painting business specializing in interior painting. I focus on clean, detailed work and making sure customers are happy with the final result. I’d be happy to take a look at your project and give you a free estimate.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jack's Handyman
4.6(
36
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 25 years of experience we take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\nSenior Citizen & Military Veteran Discounts Available - Inquire Within \n\nDeposits May Be Required - Inquire Within \n\nAccepts Cash, Checks & Zelle

Gallery
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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IK Home Pros
4.1(
83
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came when they said they would come. They powerwashed the deck one day, two days later they sanded and stained it. After that they did touch ups. They were very professional workers."
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling

+61

Response time4 hrs
1775 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
D & A Painting
New to Angi
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+6 more

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I graduated from the union joint apprenticeship training program in may of 1999 was a union painter for 15 years then privately for 12 years I have been Painting interiors exteriors residential commercial\nIndustrial for over 25 years restoration painting of residential new construction also have knowledge in all aspects of repairing & repainting residential homes please give us a call

Restoring repaint
Living room restoration
Window protection
Living room restoration
Living room restoration

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Straight Line Drywall and Painting Construction, Inc.
4.3(
3
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 35 years experience in the home maintenance industry, Straight Line Drywall and Painting Construction, Inc., is your industry expert in Genoa City. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!\n

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Harvard, 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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