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MQ Painting
4.9(
87
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Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had MQ Painting paint the exterior of my house and garage and could not be happier. Did everything the right way! First came and power washed everything a few days before, then on first day of painting removed all old caulk and re-caulked, plus filled any holes. Gave everything 2 coats and on one part that was stain actually gave 3 coats. Original quote did not include foundation, soffit, gutters, front and rear stairs but Jose added those in at a reasonable price, so had those done too. Also painted chimney at no extra charge, On top of all this they completed the job in 2 days. Could tell from first time I had Jose come out to give me a quote he was very knowledgeable and passionate about his business and painting, which I really liked. I would not hesitate to recommend MQ Painting to anybody. I guarantee you will be happy with the quality of work and price you'll receive from MQ Painting."
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+3

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mars Painting
4.9(
26
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Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Touchstone Painting Co
5.0(
305
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Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jonathan did an amazing job painting my son’s room! His attention to detail really made all the difference when the room was done! We will definitely reach out to Touchstone for our next painting project!"
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Master bathroom remodel
Updated fireplace surround with custom mantle and doors
Small first floor bath remodel

+35

Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Big League Painting
4.7(
101
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Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are super happy with Big League Painting of River Forest and Alex in particular. I think the best way to say it is Alex really cares. I had contacted multiple painting companies for quotes. Alex responded quickly and offered to come by to give me a quote. Some companies just take the room dimensions but Alex walked around and carefully looked at what might need multiple coats, what repairs/patching might be required. He even recorded a video of our conversation to make sure all points would be addressed. Within hours, we had a very competitive quote. He gave me some options to include or not include some things to keep within my budget. After a quick phone call, I signed and paid our 25% deposit the next morning. Big League has multiple teams and they sent out a team of 3 to paint our entire interior (ceiling, walls and trim) and exterior trim within two weeks. Each day the same team showed up on time, was very professional and cleaned up at the end of the day. Alex personally stopped by almost everyday of the project to make sure things were going to my satisfaction. As we had just moved into the neighborhood, Alex went above and beyond and offered recommendations of location businesses as he grew up in the area. We were so impressed that we decided to add some additional work to repair and stain our back deck. Again we got a competitively priced quote and 'at cost' for lumber. They team ended up replacing a lot of boards and staining our deck. Needless to say, the interior / exterior / staining project was large and took a little time to complete. Any small areas that I wanted touching up inside were and outside are being addressed (subject to not raining). We are planning on using them in the near future once we do some construction work."
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New Railing
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Crew Chief
2126 Harrison Street

+9

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brian Mull Painting Services, LLC
4.8(
194
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Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We are returning customers of Brian Mull Painting and have been SO happy with the work they've done! We just changed the color of our main room, it was a darker blue and we had him paint over in SW Repose Gray. Although he didn't mention it I am sure it was NOT an easy job to paint over all that blue, and it looks gorgeous. They also did trim painting and touchups in the rest of the house. Brian and his team have a great work ethic, pay close attention to detail, and he was also very reasonable with his price for the job. Would highly recommend Brian Mull Painting- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way!"
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+39

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
21
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Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"New in town renovating my daughters apartment these guys were excellent on time never asked for any money down carry up 20 sheets of drywall long hallway to the elevator, and then another long walk to the apartment door to the ninth floor very professional did not damage any door frames or doors or elevator. They even purchase Benjamin Moore paint to seal the drywall which I wasn’t expecting everything was top-notch work performed within three days as stated I would hire them again anytime even cleaned up their mess and vacuumed the floors."
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Juan P. Painting
4.7(
66
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Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Juan called right away and came over the next day to give us a quote. He was very professional and his work is excellent! We love our new blue kitchen. We will call him when we are ready to paint the bedrooms."
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+20

Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
44
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Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellence Painting did a great job. Everything looks better than I expected and I don't have to look at holes in the walls and stains on the ceiling anymore. It all looks like new."
Response time9 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Lake Bluff, 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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