Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"Excellent Job! Painted the shutters and front door Replaced front porch columns Removed indoor/outdoor carpet and painted the porch."
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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"Excellent from the detailed proposal to the complete cleanup. Derek and crew was professional, prepared, easy to work with, quick and quiet doing the ceiling repairs and fixing ceiling and wall stains, matching paint, and just excellent in all work. They moved the heavy China cabinet, covered all items with taping and plastic and drop cloths. They even shook out the drop cloths outside make certain they were clean."
+118
Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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"We have done several painting jobs with Jorge and would hire him again in the future! Very detailed, trustworthy and knowledgeable about finishes and products to use for your projects. Also, very responsive to calls and text messages and shows up ready every time we schedule work. All the painting work that Jorge has done for us, interior and exterior, looks fantastic."
+52
Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Good paint job does everything for you. Very helpful and respectful"
+8
Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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"We used Five Star Painting for our stairs and we could not be happier with the finished product. Esvin was wonderful to work with along with his team. They were punctual every day and very professional. We would highly recommend them to anyone needing a paint job!"
+6
Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"Complete Painting & Restoration did an A+ job! Derek and his crew were fantastic. They were very easy to work with and extremely professional. I would definitely use them again."
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
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"Angel showed up right on time. He painted 2 coats of paint in a bedroom for me. He did an excellent job and just took him apx 3 hours. That included running blowers to dry the first coat. He was very friendly and I would highly recommend him."
Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
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"We had our bedrooms painted and were very pleased. Wall repairs and painting was done to perfection! Very neat with all the work and clean up. I highly recommend them!"
+46
Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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"Ken and his crew just finished painting the entire interior of my house. The quality of work was OUTSTANDING. At a great price. I would highly recommend Ken and Performance Painters for any painting need."
+4
Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Small jobs welcome
"Very professional and personable. I found them through a recommendation from a neighbor who had a lot of painting done that looks beautiful. Would highly recommend them for anything."
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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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