Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1992
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Emergency services offered
"Crews from Mars painting are exceptional. Totally exceeded my expectations. If you need any drywall work or painting please look no further, you won’t be disappointed. The crews are very courteous and polite, great hard working people!"
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Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
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Warranties offered
"Jonathan and his team do excellent work. We've used him twice: for drywall patching and painting, and for a bathroom remodel. We plan to use Touchstone again to renovate our kitchen and repair/paint our outdoor deck. Very responsive and helpful! Quality workmanship for a great price."
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Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
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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.**
Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"My daughter found Alex and referred him to us for an interior house painting project. The job included painting the ceilings and walls in three bedrooms, changing all the window trim from black to white, and repainting the basement ceiling, walls, closet door, and the inside of the shelves from black to white. The project was completed in three and a half days, exactly as outlined in the contract agreement. The quality of the painting work was very good, and we are happy with the results. The only issue was that one item was accidentally left out of the contract. However, once I pointed it out to Alex, he immediately agreed to take care of it. Overall, we had a positive experience and appreciated his willingness to make things right."
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Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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Customers say: True professional
"Great job. I would highly recommend Brian Mull Painting. I have used them in the past and will again.!"
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Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
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Emergency services offered
"Great job painting trim,repairing damaged wood work and cleaning and staining deck, Thank you!"
Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"Taulant did a great job with my small drywall project. He arrived last Saturday morning and finished the job later that afternoon. I will do my own painting and I'm confident it will look seamless once painted. I strongly recommend him"
Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"Eddie patched two areas in the ceiling. You cannot tell. He identified additional areas that needed to be repaired (and stayed with the original estimate), carefully inserted the patches, applied multiple layers of joint compound and a layer of tape, patiently allowing the joint compound to dry between each layer, sanded and applied prime paint over the area. He was neat and cleaned up during and after the project was finished. He was honest in his appraisal and sincere in his desire that I be satisfied with the job. Highly recommend him."
Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Juan called right away and came over the next day to give us a quote. He was very professional and his work is excellent! We love our new blue kitchen. We will call him when we are ready to paint the bedrooms."
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Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Very professional in all aspects and would highly recommend hiring Excellence Painting for any type of paint job. They are prompt and responsive. They listen to how you would like the paint job complete and provide you with an accurate quote. After they are completed with the project they do a walk-thru to ensure you are pleased with the work. They are never in a rush to finish the job. They take their time to ensure the work is profession and meets the customerâ s expectation. We hired them for multiple small-projects around the house and would hire them in a heartbeat."
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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