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Avatar for Champaign County Painting
Champaign County Painting
4.9(
19
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Urbana, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Champaign County Painting did a fabulous job with my whole-house interior paint job! Scott was extremely professional, totally reliable, very affordable, paid great attention to detail, and answered my questions with a smile. I wholeheartedly. Recommend Champaign County Painting!"
Living Room Finished Product:  Walls/Ceiling/Base
Kitchen & Dining Room
Living Room before
Living Room after
Hall: patch & paint before

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SkeBo Rae Homes
4.5(
99
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Urbana, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"SkeBo Rae Homes did a great job remodeling our master bathroom and installing new flooring! I recommend them for any kind of remodeling and construction work. Bob and his team were wonderful to work with and very trustworthy. They worked with us on ideas we had also and overall we are very pleased! They always let us know when they would be arriving for the day and when we could expect them to be finished."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Second Street Renovations
4.4(
70
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+6 more

Serving Urbana, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional work. We had dark and bright colored walls painted white! Dry wall tapes needed repair and now are invisible! Kyle was outstanding and the crew did a good job too. We couldn't be happier."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Arkwright Handyman
Arkwright Handyman
4.8(
19
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Urbana, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent communication and excellent work. Gave a clear and accurate quote - explained the breakdown of what the costs would be and why and stuck to it. What's more they showed up at exactly the times they said the would and were prompt and courteous at all times. Highly recommend and will definitely give them more business as my old home needs it."
Custom sized door
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Renovate Revolution LLC
Renovate Revolution LLC
5.0(
6
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Urbana, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Max and his crew 3 times. O ce for a while house for exterior. Amazing Job done. Then for interior on that house. Exceptional work. Always professional, cleans up also. Then this last job was for a new house, complete painting of interior ceilings and walls. 8 rooms, Amazing job, very Professional, very Kind, always very polite. Cleans up after all his work. You will not be disappointed if you hire him. I have always trusted him and his crew with all of my belongings. 10/10"
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects

+37

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Urbana, 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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