Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"Excellent Job! Painted the shutters and front door Replaced front porch columns Removed indoor/outdoor carpet and painted the porch."
+32
Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Carlos and his team did a great job on painting my home. I needed to have 3 rooms painted which required having my furniture moved. Carlos’ team was very careful doing that. They arrived on time, were very neat and precise in painting the rooms, put the furniture back in place and cleaned up after they were done. Carlos and his team were very accommodating. I would highly recommend them."
+8
Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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Emergency services offered
"Great guys, they did a clean and fast job on painting my house. I would highly recommend them to friends and family."
Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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"CertaPro Painters of Chicago did an excellent job painting the exterior of our home. TL’s team was very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. We’ve received multiple compliments on their work by friends and family. Highly recommend them for all your painting needs!"
+13
Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Small jobs welcome
"They did a great job on painting and baseboards in my house."
+111
Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"I needed both exterior and interior painting at a rental home I own. The company did a great job, very professional and handled the clean up."
+38
Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Let me start off with how amazing and kind Phil is and and how professional he conducts him self from start to finish! He been around for a long time. Phil painted our deli in 2004 and now in 2025! The quality is unmatched, he uses the best paint and never cuts corners. Thats why hes tge best and first option everytime. Don't waste your time find "cheaper" options cause you get what you pay for! I will update when Phil has finished! You won't be disappointed! Call him asap!"
+46
Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"Both men did great job repairing my ceiling and painting"
+19
Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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"Rodrigo was polite and nice. He gave me a good price . He was prompt and the work looks great. I had a small walkout deck that needed to be cleaned and painted stained. I had it painted. Rodriguez explained to me the process and time He explained to me the paint and that it would provide protection for deck. I like being informed on time lines and process. The deck looks so great my neighbor ask for his number as well. I m very happy. I have several jobs that I plan to hire him. Thanks so much Rodrigo and home advisor for sending me a reliable person. I m a new , first time home owner and I m a bit nervous about everything. Glad now I have my Painting and etc company"
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Serving Hillside, IL and surrounding areas
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I started painting when I was 17 years old. My brother and I painted a whole condo when COVID hit, and that's what put food on the table. Even though it was a hard task to accomplish, I was able to watch and learn from a lot of people. Later, I entered into a fast-paced painting company with jobs brought by CertaPro. I learned the good and bad things about painting and drywall. Throughout the years, I have learned that my customers are the very first thing that comes to mind when I do a job for them. Quality goes a long way.
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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