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Sefner Painting
4.9(
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Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

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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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CHICAGO PAINTERS INC
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Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"All painting completed to our satisfaction and exceeded expectations! Matched existing color, fixed all blemishes, and only quoted and painted what was necessary."
Beautiful wallpaper work in Niles, 60714
Beautiful wallpaper work in Niles, 60714
Check out this top notch work in Roscoe Village area in Chicago. 
Paint used is Sherwin Williams Pure White SW7005.
Call us today to get a refreshed look in your home!
Check out this top notch work in Roscoe Village area in Chicago. 
Paint used is Sherwin Williams Pure White SW7005.
Call us today to get a refreshed look in your home!
What a beautiful job using Sherwin Williams Super paint Velvet

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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MQ Painting
4.9(
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Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time we have called upon MQ Painting to do work at our house. Jose and his team were very professional. They did a great job on our house! Jose kept us updated with a time schedule and always got back to us when we asked questions. I would highly recommend MQ Painting for your painting needs. He will be the first one we call for our next painting project."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VD Painting, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure to work with VD painting Inc. Viden and his crew are professional group of people who did professional job in neat and timely manner.They painted my entire house along with some drywall repairs through out. I would highly recommend VD painting Inc."
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Ocegueda Painting Corp
5.0(
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Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had our deck re-stained and it turned out great. Jorge was very helpful throughout the process and was able to adjust to our schedule. I would highly recommend them for any painting or staining repairs."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
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Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Bici Brothers did an amazing job. They painted the interior of my entire house(3500 sq ft). Job was completed on time and on budget. Very professional, even did work without instruction to make the project really stand out. I will use them again for my next project."
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
5.0(
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Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I called Taulant on a Tuesday late afternoon and within an hour he came by to look at what I needed done and was back as we agreed on Thursday to repair some drywall in my basement and paint. He did an excellent job with the drywall repair and painting. He’s very professional and lays down tarps and cleaned up each day. I’m looking forward to hiring him for my next project! Dave"
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Eagles Painting & Decorative
4.9(
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Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you need a professional painting job, look no further! “Eagles Painting & Decorative” was fast, efficient, and very reasonably priced. They handled my entire project with care and precision, and I was blown away by how clean they left everything. Couldn’t be happier with the results!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
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Certa Pro Painters of Evanston
4.1(
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Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"The owner/salesman was very thorough and professional but we never saw him or heard from him again after signing the contract. There were delays in starting the job, which were never properly explained, and the job took twiice as long as planned. Communication throughout was very poor. However, the quality of the work was topnotch. I was having a very old building painted in the interior and the painters did a super job of patching and repairing the walls and ceilings before painitn. They did not do so good a job at protecting my furniture and floors or at cleaning up afterwards. Overall, the quality of work outweighed the negative features."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Skokie, 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.

The Skokie, IL homeowners’ guide to painting services

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