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Sefner Painting
4.9(
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+6 more

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greg and Dan did an excellent job painting several interior rooms/hallways in our house. The quality of work was top-notch and included not only painting, but some built-in shelf removal and associated plaster wall repair. The were very punctual and a pleasure to work with. The price for the total project was fair as well. This is the second time we have hired Sefner Painting as they did several rooms in our previous residence about ten years ago."
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+10

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MQ Painting
4.9(
87
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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 Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his crew were amazing! Couldn’t be happier with the results. He was easy to contact and very responsive and informative. They were very professional and very detail oriented! I highly recommend MQ Painting to anyone looking to get their home painted!"
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+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VD Painting, Inc.
5.0(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+5 more

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was smooth! Performed on time in a professional manner with stunning results. Viden consulted on design and color, offered original suggestions, and executed the job according to promised details. VD Painting goes above and beyond to make customers happy. The team is trustworthy and has good vibes all around."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
27
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We interviewed many painters to renovate an old house. Bici Brothers was very thorough with their bid; we had not even received bids from some contractors we spoke to after their visit. Not only was his bid reasonable, Eddie was able to remove wallpaper in two rooms, repair some damage to walls in each, paint several rooms in entirely, other rooms we painted an alcove or two of the four walls. He completed the project just as he had promised on time."
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Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Pro Painting & Restoration Corp.
4.5(
1,567
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sometimes getting quotes on large jobs like exterior house staining/painting can be difficult and exhausting. Pro Painting & Restoration is definitely the place to go!! . From start to finished product, I can tell you that I honestly would give them a 10 if the scale went that high. It is everything I read about when reading reviews and then some! thank you so much for a fantastic job on a cedar siding house with exterior woodwork that needed to be done."
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Response time5 hrs
107 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Independent Interior Painter
5.0(
40
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hired Alfredo to perform the tough task of rust removal (via a hand held angle grinder), priming and painting the the back deck stairs for our 3 unit condo building. He did a very detailed and thorough job. Goes above and beyond. The stairs look great! Communicates very well and was sure to keep me informed when the weather would impact his schedule. Always informed me of his planned arrival time each day. After many recent experiences with other service providers being very poor communicators, this was very welcomed. I would absolutely recommend Alfredo and would rehire him for any future painting needs."
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+12

Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Eagles Painting & Decorative
4.9(
17
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Skokie, 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%
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Skokie, 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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