Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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Emergency services offered
"Excellent Job! Painted the shutters and front door Replaced front porch columns Removed indoor/outdoor carpet and painted the porch."
+32
Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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"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."
+52
Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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"Ken, the owner, is a honest man. That's what you need in someone that you are entrusting the work on your home to. He tells the truth and he is a caring person. He wants to do things right. The work is top drawer! They painted the outside of our house and rebuilt and refinished 2 decks."
+4
Serving Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Small jobs welcome
"Ken Thomas & Company Supreme Painting LLC did a great jobs. His attention to detail was outstanding. Ken sent me regular updates throughout my day at work. As the owner of this company, Ken has an high sense of pride in his work. SUPREME is Ken's mission. I will hire Thomas & CO Supreme Painting again! Next project is Kitchen Cabinets."
+20
Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"David was very professional and did what he said he was going to do. Did fabulous job on fence and also on front door that he painted. Would recommend him for any of your painting needs. Will be calling him again for any future painting projects that I have. MC Manteno"
+28
Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"I recently hired Powers Painting and Decorating to do some interior painting in my parents home. They painted the kitchen and bedrooms, and I must say their work was phenomenal! The team was punctual, paid attention to detail, and maintained excellent communication throughout the process. They also made sure to clean up after themselves every day. I would give them 5 stars for their professionalism and exceptional service. I highly recommend Powers Painting and Decorating!"
Serving Manhattan, 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.
Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
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"Hired Jorges team to paint. Happy with my results."
+54
Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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"Did an excellent job, thoroughly sanded the surface, deck looks great"
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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