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Renovate Revolution LLC
5.0(
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time1 day
Response rate88%
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GT Custom Paints, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Premier Painting Group L.L.C.
4.2(
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Premier Painting Group did a really nice job. Our house looks beautiful again. They were very agreeable to resolving a few issues and were very pleasant to work with. We would hire them again!"
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+36

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wheelers Custom Painting - Facebook
4.3(
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They didn t mind touching up some spots that I painted and dripped on. They were very courtious and cleaned up after. They were a pleasure work with. Got down to business right away and finished. I ll hire them again!"
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+5

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Catalan Painting LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We started this project in December. They came and did the work this week. They did everything as expected and did a great job! Luis was very helpful and communicated above and beyond to help us with everything our mortgage company required. I highly recommend Catalan Painting!!"
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+30

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FAQs for painting projects in Forrest, 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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