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Sefner Painting
4.9(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mars Painting
4.9(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Crews from Mars painting are exceptional. Totally exceeded my expectations. If you need any drywall work or painting please look no further, you won’t be disappointed. The crews are very courteous and polite, great hard working people!"
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17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Touchstone Painting Co
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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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+35

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ocegueda Painting Corp
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had our deck re-stained and it turned out great. Jorge was very helpful throughout the process and was able to adjust to our schedule. I would highly recommend them for any painting or staining repairs."
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+52

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
60
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"very professional guy no problem he painted everything like requested over 2500 sq ft entire house . paint job was excellent A+ I would hire a Raphael the owner and use him again and his Lilian Touch Restoration inc company for any paint job i do recommended him from my end to all others to try and use him ."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Big League Painting
4.7(
101
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Painter from Big League did exceptional work on the two interior stairwells of our condo then offered to help me complete a small additional painting project that used the same paint. A very professional operation and worth every penny!"
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+9

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
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Brian Mull Painting Services, LLC
4.8(
194
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"All the people I met listened to my needs. They managed to get a pasta sauce stain out of my ceiling! I am really glad to see that gone. The painters were both professional and meticulous. My ceilings have never looked so good. We have already started talking about painting the rest of the house and will call Brian and his team to do the job. Thanks for the great service!"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Professional Painter
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired professional painter when we bought our home. We had walls, trims, and railings. He did an amazing job. Very thorough. I did not find any missed spots. On top of that, he is very clean. Other than the smell of fresh paint, you would never know you had a contractor in the house. Highly recommend!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eddie patched two areas in the ceiling. You cannot tell. He identified additional areas that needed to be repaired (and stayed with the original estimate), carefully inserted the patches, applied multiple layers of joint compound and a layer of tape, patiently allowing the joint compound to dry between each layer, sanded and applied prime paint over the area. He was neat and cleaned up during and after the project was finished. He was honest in his appraisal and sincere in his desire that I be satisfied with the job. Highly recommend him."
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FAQs for painting projects in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL homeowners’ guide to painting services

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