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Sefner Painting
4.9(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Third time I've hired Greg Sefner for painting work in my apartment. Excellent work on original, 100+ year old plaster walls and ceilings patching, painting, and addressing wallpaper bubbling off walls."
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+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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MQ Painting
4.9(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MQ Painting was very professional in every aspect of the work they completed for us. They power washed every surface prior to painting. All surfaces were sanded or scraped as needed. Two coats of stain we applied to all surfaces. The garage doors were stripped, stained and varnished. The deck railings were completely replaced and painted on a very large deck. Originally, Jose thought only a portion of the railing spindles needed to be replaced. As the job proceeded it was apparent that all spindles and railing wood needed to be replaced. The only additional charge was for the materials, not for labor even though every spindle needed to be individually cut from larger pieces of lumber. MQ was the only painting contractor who bid on our paint job who was willing to do all the woodwork repairs needed on the deck. Other contractors said we'd need to have someone repair the deck and then they would paint it. We appreciated working with just one contractor. Their painting and carpentry work was top notch. All workers were neat, punctual and conscientious. All materials and tools were picked up and stored at the end of every work day. I discovered MQ Painting through Angie's List. I highly recommend MQ Painting and would absolutely hire them again."
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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mars Painting
4.9(
26
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A really great experience - our new go-to painter! We got a recommendation for this contractor at our local paint store because we were looking for specific expertise with masonry paint and limewash. The owner was responsive, solutions-driven, reasonable and timely. His whole team was professional - and we really appreciated their high quality work product and attention to detail. The whole team delivered exactly what we wanted…..our home looks so beautiful now!"
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+22

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Touchstone Painting Co
5.0(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Touchstone Painting is unequalled. A couple of years ago, Jonathan Richards painted a bedroom for me and last year painted the shudders outside my house. The shudders had faded significantly but still had a texture to them that many painters would not have preserved. Jonathan not only preserved the texture, but matched the color of the previous shudders perfectly. A year later after four seasons, the shudders still look amazing! When he painted my bedroom, I told him he needn’t use a drop cloth since I was replacing the carpet. Even without a drop cloth, I think I saw maybe 2 spots. Jonathan’s work is without equal. I highly recommend him!"
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+35

Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ocegueda Painting Corp
5.0(
22
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We have done several painting jobs with Jorge and would hire him again in the future! Very detailed, trustworthy and knowledgeable about finishes and products to use for your projects. Also, very responsive to calls and text messages and shows up ready every time we schedule work. All the painting work that Jorge has done for us, interior and exterior, looks fantastic."
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+52

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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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."
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+437

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bici Brothers did an amazing job. They painted the interior of my entire house(3500 sq ft). Job was completed on time and on budget. Very professional, even did work without instruction to make the project really stand out. I will use them again for my next project."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
5.0(
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Serving Highwood, 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"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Juan P. Painting
4.7(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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"I hired Juan to hang drywall, tape and paint in the basement. He did a great job at a fair price and finished on time. I made some changes to the job while in process and Juan accommodated those without missing a beat."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
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FAQs for painting projects in Highwood, 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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