Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"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 South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
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Warranties offered
"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 South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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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!"
+12
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Warranties offered
"They did a great job! The crew was very professional and tidy and were very meticulous in their painting."
+51
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Project manager and crew were very professional. Great work ethic, excellent painting skill. Taping, floor covers, attention to detail and immaculate clean up. The crew who painted our interior were true artisans and and very personable. Highly recommend this company."
+27
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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Credit card accepted
"Oscar and his team painted our second story bedrooms and hallway for us. Five total rooms. His workmanship and attention to detail were fantastic. His team protected our brand new floors and radiators, patched and leveled our walls in places and exceeded our expectations. We will be hiring him and his team for additional projects in the spring. Thank you again Oscar!"
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Warranties offered
"Responded promptly to quote request and the quote was detailed and complete. Work was scheduled and the team tackled the multiple tasks with great planning and execution. Best part was the work was all done very well. All the painters displayed meticulous care in their work and we are very happy with the results. We will be asking them to return for future painting and repair needs."
+6
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Very happy with Sadot and his family business. He personally answers the phone 24/7 ( not a call center or 3rd party ) You deal directly with the owner. He communicates every day. He power washed old stain off, fixed and repaired bad and rotten wood, re-stained the desk. He followed price quote, he completed in time frame is originally stated, Workmanship of repairs and staining was PERFECT..these guys ( all family members ) are perfectionist, made sure I was a ratified customer, and his price was VERY REASONABLE, The next time I need anything related to painting, or exterior wood repair and finishing, he will be my first and maybe only call because I trust him, and I don't trust most people, but he earned my trust and confidence."
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did a superb painting job with excellent cleanup! They finished ahead of schedule and were a pleasure to deal with. I will hire them again if we have more rooms that need painting."
+26
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Miguel painted everything himself. Power washed, sanded and primed then painted. All done timely. Excellent work."
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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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