Serving Melrose Park, 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."
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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Credit card accepted
"Greg and Dan did an excellent job painting several interior rooms/hallways in our house. The quality of work was top-notch and included not only painting, but some built-in shelf removal and associated plaster wall repair. The were very punctual and a pleasure to work with. The price for the total project was fair as well. This is the second time we have hired Sefner Painting as they did several rooms in our previous residence about ten years ago."
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1988
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Customers say: True professional
"Casey helped us with paint selection and painting of our newly remodeled master bathroom, which looks amazing. He also was able to repair some holes and match the existing paint color in our master bedroom so that it’s impossible to tell there was ever any damage. Casey is very responsive, punctual, and fit the work in very quickly. He’s a pleasure to work with, and would definitely recommend!"
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"Awesome experience; Jose was very responsive and showed us a lot of paint samples until we got exactly what we wanted. Showed up on time and finished early. His crew was hard working and very careful of not damaging anything. Cleaned up everything too. Will definitely use them again."
+3
Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Good paint job does everything for you. Very helpful and respectful"
+8
Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"Derek end his team at Complete Painting & Restoration truly exceeded our expectations. As first time homebuyers, the prospect of painting all 2,100 sqft of our townhouse one neutral wall color with one trim seemed daunting. Derek and his team made the entire process seamless and even helped us select colors. We will definitely be using Complete Painting & Restoration again."
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
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"Angel and his crew were professional and courteous with their work. I was given daily updates on their progress. Trinity painting goes above and beyond for their customers.Wallworth the price ."
Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"They did a great job! The crew was very professional and tidy and were very meticulous in their painting."
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
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Emergency services offered
"Rafael and his team were very professional. They painted the whole exterior of my house including my back porch. They did an excellent job and transformed my 100 year old home into something that looks almost brand new. Beautiful work."
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Serving Melrose Park, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
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Emergency services offered
"We had our bedrooms painted and were very pleased. Wall repairs and painting was done to perfection! Very neat with all the work and clean up. I highly recommend them!"
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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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