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Ski's Paint and Stain
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Serving Bayfield, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Our mission at Ski's Paint and Stain is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Ski's Paint and Stain stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nicholas Palm Tile and Stone
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Serving Bayfield, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was great i was told by nick he would be at my place at 12 pm and he actually was 15 min earlies he set up my whole garage to work on cars exactly how i wanted and imagined he even built my work bench so it collapses into the wall like i wanted and put outlets in it as well he was reasonably priced and didnt rape me with labor i am having him come back this spring to redo my deck as well he was professionable and knowledgeable"
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Hannah Jilk LLC
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Serving Bayfield, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction.  I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - \n\nHannah sits at the intersection where art meets\nalphabet, combining her knowledge of graphic\ndesign, typography, and hand-lettering with her\npassion for painting murals and creating art\ninstallations.\n\nHer background in advertising and marketing\ngives her the unique ability to design murals\nthat not only enliven existing spaces but also\nboost customer engagement and create\nmemorable social moments.

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FAQs for painting projects in Bayfield, WI

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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