Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"All painting completed to our satisfaction and exceeded expectations! Matched existing color, fixed all blemishes, and only quoted and painted what was necessary."
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jose and his crew were amazing! Couldn’t be happier with the results. He was easy to contact and very responsive and informative. They were very professional and very detail oriented! I highly recommend MQ Painting to anyone looking to get their home painted!"
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Casey did a wonderful job from helping us pick out paint, plan the project and painting our home and kitchen cabinets."
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"VD Painting did it all! They were so easy to work with. Quite and clean. I could not have asked to be matched with a better company. They do more than paint too!! It was an amazing experience for my first time hiring painters for a job that was simply to big for me. Thank You, VD Painting!"
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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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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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Guillermo was professional, punctual and excellent customer service. We had one entire apartment with doors and trim painted. The job was completed in 4 days and the apartment was left clean and put back. We highly recommend Pena Painting"
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"I hired these professionals to paint all the units in my apartment building. They replaced all the plaster, painted all the cabinets and walls, replaced the flooring and put new vinyl, and replaced all the doors. Everyone was very kind, professional, friendly, and efficient. I highly recommend Amazon Painting Plus for your painting needs, and they do more than just painting! You will not be disappointed!"
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Amazing experience!! Alfredo was very skilled, meticulous, and did a fantastic job with the interior painting we needed for our new home. He not only painted the perfect color with high quality paints, but repaired the walls, ceiling, and trim to a brand-new state. He was extremely easy to work with, even working around our vacation schedule as needed. We would highly recommend Alfredo without reservation to anyone who needs painting (or other work) and plan to hire him again when we are ready to re-paint other spaces."
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Serving Lincolnwood, 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"
Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"I wanted to get my house painted, wood stained and a couple leaks in the ceiling fixed. I reached out on Angi where they recommended MNM. I'm really happy that I decided to go with them. They have really good reviews and I saw some of their pictures on their website. Guillermo was super responsive and they started the project within days. I've lived in this house for 10 years and have done nothing with these walls so they had a lot of work to do. I'm so extremely happy with the outcome. They transformed this house. Guillermo and Sammy were both so kind and professional. If I had anything that I noticed that needed a touch-up Guillermo came back in about a week and fixed everything. Very trustworthy, Great price and extremely professional. They will be my go-to for any painting projects moving forward. Thank you both so much for all your hard work!"
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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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