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GT Custom Paints, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Ransom, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

GT Custom Paint is a painting contractor that delivers quality service that is both efficient and professional. We have been serving residential, commercial, and light industrial customers in Central Illinois for more than 40 years. When your home or business needs a facelift, there is only one company to call for guaranteed quality. No job is too big or too small for us. Quality is our mission and each client is our priority.\n

Response time2 days
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Dixon Superior Painting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ransom, 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."
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Response time20 mins
Response rate94%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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E&J Painting inc
5.0(
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Serving Ransom, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I have used E & J Painting numerous times and have been happy with all of the work they have done. They are quick to respond to give estimates and are available to do the job within a short amount of time. When they arrive to do the job, they are on time and professional. They work hard to get the job done quickly but neatly and they clean-up before they leave. I would highly recommend E & J Painting and will continue to hire them for all of my painting jobs."
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Fairid Painting
5.0(
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Serving Ransom, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fairid Painting met all of my expectations and then some from the moment I met them at my front door. Ramiro and Juan went above and beyond in every part of the job. They gave a very fair quote. Their estimation of paint required was right on target based on my calculations. They offered their opinion on colors when I was stuck and they have a great sense of color. They were on time, efficient - completing the job in 3 days versus the 4 quoted, conscientious, communicative, neat and clean - picking up and tarping everything to protect against plaster dust, No one played loud music - only silent earphones. They walked me room by room pointing out where they patched and allowing me to look and see if I noticed anything that needed adjustment. If I did, there was no arguing, no questioning, they just immediately re-did it. One of the colors I chose turned out much darker than my expectation. They allowed me to run back to Sherwin-Williams to select a different color. GREAT COMPANY!"
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FAQs for painting projects in Ransom, 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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