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Wendi's Painting
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Serving Princeton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Offers commercial services

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Wendi's Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Hillsdale, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Remodeling
New to Angi

Serving Princeton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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J&A Yanes Painting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Yanes Painting is simply Awesome!!! They did an absolutely amazing job painting my house. They worked very hard, were very friendly, and produced a beautiful product at a very fair price! Thanks again to Yanes Painting and hope you consider them for your next painting job! ??Greg Kwiatkowski"
Stain Deck
Stain Deck
Stain deck
Siding paint
Siding paint and windows

+39

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Dixon Superior Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bryan and his crew are very meticulous, They painted the exterior of our metal building and it looks fantastic. It was done in a timely matter with great attention to detail. I would hire Dixon Superior Painting again."
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction

+84

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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E&J Painting inc
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"E&J Painting painted the entire interior 1st floor of our home. They exceeded my expectations in a great way! On time, worked fast, and the work was of the highest quality! Was very satisfied and will not hesitate to higher again in the future!"
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FAQs for painting projects in Princeton, 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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