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Mars Painting
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Serving Zion, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario was GREAT to work with. He was personable and honest and the quality of work excellent. His crew painted the exterior of an over 125 year old wooden house that was in bad shape and it looks wonderful. His crew also painted the interior ceilings of my house that had water damage in two different areas. His crew were quiet clean and respectful taking great care and making sure everything was completely to my satisfaction. Will only be using Mars Painting in the future."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Pro Painting & Restoration Corp.
4.5(
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Serving Zion, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job painting trim,repairing damaged wood work and cleaning and staining deck, Thank you!"
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Response time5 hrs
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Juan P. Painting
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Serving Zion, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Juan and Melvin both did an awesome job painting our home. Quality work and they are prompt. Def would hire again."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
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Serving Zion, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellence Painting did a great job. Everything looks better than I expected and I don't have to look at holes in the walls and stains on the ceiling anymore. It all looks like new."
Response time9 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.7(
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Serving Zion, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"I needed both exterior and interior painting at a rental home I own. The company did a great job, very professional and handled the clean up."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Jay Dzik Painting
5.0(
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Serving Zion, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jay is a professional businessman. He was punctual, efficient, well-mannered and did an excellent job of repairing our garage walls and painting the floor. He also painted inside our home, walls and ceilings, as well as some plastering."
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BM Paintingllc
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Serving Zion, IL and surrounding areas

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BMPAITNING LLC is a high-quality painting business delivering satisfaction guaranteed to our customers for over a decade. We cover any painting services while delivering the best prices for the best quality job attainable. Give a call today commitment free for a free estimate.

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Hudgins Custom Carpentry, LLC
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Serving Zion, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scott and his worker did a great job painting my house. He is very nice and discussed very detail. I strongly recommend him to people who need handyman services."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
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Nunez Painting and Drywall
5.0(
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Serving Zion, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired the company to paint my garage. It was done very professionally and the result is great. I would definitely hire them again."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Zion, 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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