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2nd Street Painting
4.6(
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Serving Tuscola, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional work. We had dark and bright colored walls painted white! Dry wall tapes needed repair and now are invisible! Kyle was outstanding and the crew did a good job too. We couldn't be happier."
Oak cabinets with wood grain
Exterior
Exterior
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+19

Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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1600 Contracting LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Tuscola, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I could not be happier with the work done!!! My screened in front porch is beautiful and a place where we can sit when the weather is nice. The work was completed efficiently and professionally. Also, Ervin is very professional and easy to work with as far as scheduling et al."
Response time2 days
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Griffet's Complete Painting & Drywall
5.0(
2
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Serving Tuscola, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I found to be very professional and coordinated well with our schedules. We were very impressed with his level of detail with the project. Would highly recommend this business for all of your painting needs."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Renovate Revolution LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Tuscola, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Max and his crew 3 times. O ce for a while house for exterior. Amazing Job done. Then for interior on that house. Exceptional work. Always professional, cleans up also. Then this last job was for a new house, complete painting of interior ceilings and walls. 8 rooms, Amazing job, very Professional, very Kind, always very polite. Cleans up after all his work. You will not be disappointed if you hire him. I have always trusted him and his crew with all of my belongings. 10/10"
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+37

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Level Roofing & Construction
4.3(
79
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Serving Tuscola, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Painting was well done and professional. The team was Responsive and flexible. No errors in painting. Added sliding barn doors as well and did a great job."
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Adam Lerma
New to Angi

Serving Tuscola, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I recently moved from the state of Florida to Indiana in 2024, I've been doing masonry work for a little over 6 years now and the previous work I did before that I was a carpenter for 8 years a roofer for 6 years you can say I am a jack of all trades I love the work that I do and I'm hoping I will have the opportunity to work with some you lovely people of Indiana. I live in the Lafayette area and will to serve its surrounding cities.

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FAQs for painting projects in Tuscola, 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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