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MQ Painting
4.9(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, 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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+3

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mars Painting
4.9(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A really great experience - our new go-to painter! We got a recommendation for this contractor at our local paint store because we were looking for specific expertise with masonry paint and limewash. The owner was responsive, solutions-driven, reasonable and timely. His whole team was professional - and we really appreciated their high quality work product and attention to detail. The whole team delivered exactly what we wanted…..our home looks so beautiful now!"
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Francisco and his Excellence Painting team for any painting projects. Francisco just finished staining my back yard deck and it looks fantastic. I have received many compliments. His attention to detail and professionalism stood out. On top of it all, he is a great guy that puts customer service first. I look forward to working with him again."
Response time9 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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MD Fine Touch Painters, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"MD Fine did a wonderful job staining, painting and repairs on our home. They were very accommodating of our requests and respectful of the property. They did a great job of cleanup when finished. I highly recommend this service."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Jay Dzik Painting
5.0(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jay is a professional businessman. He was punctual, efficient, well-mannered and did an excellent job of repairing our garage walls and painting the floor. He also painted inside our home, walls and ceilings, as well as some plastering."
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BM Paintingllc
5.0(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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BMPAITNING LLC is a high-quality painting business delivering satisfaction guaranteed to our customers for over a decade. We cover any painting services while delivering the best prices for the best quality job attainable. Give a call today commitment free for a free estimate.

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FAQs for painting projects in Winthrop Harbor, 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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