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Cesar Lorenzo
5.0(
2
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Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

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AMN Services
New to Angi

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

When I started to practice this job. I didn’t realize the help I was giving to our boss and to the home or apartment that we were working on. To know that one day someone was going to go live there. Know every time I help a costumer I do realize that with my hard work I can achieve making somebody happy. That’s my goal in life.

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Rivero Total Maintenance, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Rivero Total Maintenance LLC specializes in commercial property maintenance and repair services throughout Illinois. We provide professional solutions for businesses, retail locations, warehouses, and commercial facilities that need reliable and experienced technicians.\n\nOur services include electrical work, plumbing repairs, equipment maintenance, lighting, carpentry, painting, facility repairs, and general property maintenance. We are experienced in working in high-traffic environments where safety, quality workmanship, and minimal disruption to operations are essential.\n\nRTM is fully insured with General Liability and Workers’ Compensation, and our team arrives fully equipped to complete the job efficiently and professionally.\n\nOur goal is simple: You run the business, we handle the maintenance.\n

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Dixon Superior Painting, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Dixon Superior Painting to paint a large apartment building for us. They stepped up to the task and we could not be happier with the result. We are still getting compliments on how it turned out. A wonderful value added to the building and neighborhood. Highly recommend!"
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+84

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pride Decorating
4.8(
45
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Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Offers commercial services

"Our 35 year old custom built home has VERY high vaulted ceilings which needed painting. After soliciting quotes from several companies, we decided on Pride Decorating and were beyond pleased. The job required a painter who could practically do â gymnasticsâ to reach the high tricky angles. Joe was extremely adept at efficient ladder placement, very safety conscious and kept our house very tidy while he worked, cleaning up every day before he left. Joe was extremely professional and had great attention to detail. He noticed every little flaw and addressed them perfectly. His pricing was competitive and his work ethic was second to none. We feel like we live in a brand new house now and would TOTALLY recommend Pride Decorating for any home painting needs."
 basement
 64 closets to paint
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 64 rooms done !
 dinnigroom

+22

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Ottawa, 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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