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Dr. Paint, Inc.
5.0(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Arlington Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mine was a difficult project with several rooms, hallways, and passageways with a two-story family room. There was a lot of furniture to move around and a brand new carpet already installed. Dr. Paint's people were VERY professional and did the job in four days as promised, paying special attention to cleaning up at the end of each day. Considering all that had to be done they worked very fast but without compromising quality. There was tiny punch list at the end of the project that Derek, the owner, resolved very quickly. Delighted with their work and would most definitely recommend Dr. Paint to anyone else."
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+118

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MQ Painting
4.9(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+3 more

Serving Arlington Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome experience; Jose was very responsive and showed us a lot of paint samples until we got exactly what we wanted. Showed up on time and finished early. His crew was hard working and very careful of not damaging anything. Cleaned up everything too. Will definitely use them again."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Casey Black Painting
5.0(
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Arlington Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Casey helped us with paint selection and painting of our newly remodeled master bathroom, which looks amazing. He also was able to repair some holes and match the existing paint color in our master bedroom so that it’s impossible to tell there was ever any damage. Casey is very responsive, punctual, and fit the work in very quickly. He’s a pleasure to work with, and would definitely recommend!"
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+82

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
5.0(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+5 more

Serving Arlington Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Trinity Quality Painting is a company I would recommend! Angel responded to my emails in a timely manner and arrived on time as scheduled. He painted my hallway, stairwell and large bedroom over the course of 2 days. The paint job is absolutely perfect! He was very respectful of my home and professional! I know I picked a great company to paint my home and look forward to working with Trinity Quality Painting again in the future!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mars Painting
4.9(
26
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Arlington Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today! **We do not do decks.**

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Complete Painting & Restoration LLC
4.9(
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+10 more

Serving Arlington Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derek end his team at Complete Painting & Restoration truly exceeded our expectations. As first time homebuyers, the prospect of painting all 2,100 sqft of our townhouse one neutral wall color with one trim seemed daunting. Derek and his team made the entire process seamless and even helped us select colors. We will definitely be using Complete Painting & Restoration again."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp
4.7(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+18 more

Serving Arlington Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Warranties offered

"Anthony and his team did a great job. They scrapped, power washed, caulked and painted the exterior of my house. During the 3 day project, Anthony's responsiveness to all my conerns and questions, along with his teams attention to detail, ensured we will be using them again for our next painting project."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Brian Mull Painting Services, LLC
4.8(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Arlington Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"All the people I met listened to my needs. They managed to get a pasta sauce stain out of my ceiling! I am really glad to see that gone. The painters were both professional and meticulous. My ceilings have never looked so good. We have already started talking about painting the rest of the house and will call Brian and his team to do the job. Thanks for the great service!"
Mull Painting
Mull Painting
Mull Painting
Mull Painting
Mull Painting

+39

Response time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Arlington Heights, 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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