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Precise Painting and Restoration
5.0(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Juan and his crew. They painted my garage and 2 story home. Juan and his crew were prompt, polite, very professional. They answered all my questions and as they worked, they addressed all the details of the project, as we had discussed. They kept their work area clean as they painted and cleaned up the work area completely when they were finished each day. They appropriately protected areas and items near the painting that they were not painting. Juan and his crew kept me up to date with the project as it progressed. Juan and his crew were a pleasure to work with."
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+32

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ER Painting
5.0(
8
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Great communication! Efrain and his team were punctual and professional. In addition to painting bedrooms, they painted our kitchen cabinets, stained our deck and applied concrete paint to our garage floor. They did a great job!"
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+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tadashi Painting
4.9(
45
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Weâ re extremely happy with how the staining of our deck turned out. Kevin, the owner of Tadashi Painting, was very professional and easy to work with. We highly recommend his company for your painting/staining projects."
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Replace cedar siding
Refurbished Front Door
Wood Work
Finished Garage

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mint Painting
4.9(
31
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose and Edgar are the best! We had several rooms painted and six interior doors painted. They were very professional and clean. Jose did a few other jobs (caulking, adding a handicap bar) for no extra charge. I won’t hesitate to call them again!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Eagles Painting & Decorative
4.9(
17
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you need a professional painting job, look no further! “Eagles Painting & Decorative” was fast, efficient, and very reasonably priced. They handled my entire project with care and precision, and I was blown away by how clean they left everything. Couldn’t be happier with the results!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kiko's Painting, LLC
4.9(
28
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Kikos Painting did a great job. Not only were they professionals but they are amazing people too. I highly recommend them. The paint my front doorway, power washed my garage and entry way and cleaned my window. They have made me the envy of my block…..just kidding but again they did a wonderful job"
Kitchen Cabinets
Custom Painted Nightstand
Painted Dresser
Living room Makeover
Painted Kitchen Cabinets

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mayo's Painting Services
5.0(
13
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We couldn't be happier with the job! From start to finish, Pedro and his team were professional, reliable, and incredibly detail-oriented. They took the time to properly prepare every surface, kept the work area clean, and delivered a flawless finish. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and everything was completed on time and within budget. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled, honest, and dependable painter. We would absolutely hire them again!"
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.7(
26
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"First I had Guillermo come out for interior painting of my large living room with cathedral ceilings and foyer, then asked them to come back for exterior house painting. Highly recommend!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Oswego, 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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