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Avatar for Five Star Painting of Madison
Five Star Painting of Madison
4.9(
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We highly recommend Five Star Painting! Everyone that we had contact with was professional, friendly, efficient, and responsive. We had ceilings and walls in 4 rooms and 3 hallways painted and they finished in 1.5 days. And it all looks so good! Very reasonable pricing. Meticulous work. We will definitely use them for any future painting needs."
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+606

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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PETERS PAINTING CONTRACTORS
4.9(
91
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We currently have Peters Painting doing interior painting of a large part of our house including cabinets. In 40 years with multiple painters we have never had such a great experience, Eric was so helpful in arranging the painting and making sure this complex job was done correctly, The crew of Steve, Reggie, and Jason were compulsive about detail work and did an amazing job and were so pleasant to deal with, This company is top-of-the line quality but reasonably priced, I would recommend them to anyone. They are a community treasure,"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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College Works Painting - Madison
4.3(
404
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+1 more

Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are very impressed and pleased with working with Drew and his crew from our first meeting to the last walk around with Drew. They listened to what we pictured in our minds then guided us through the process of selecting colors. Drew and his crew started by pressure washing our home. Then they came and rapidly and professionally prepped our home for painting. Next the came and painted our home with the three colors we picked for different areas of the exterior of our home. They are great young men who worked not stop, always cleaned up at the end of the day. The entire process took four days. We have Cedar siding, many wood framed windows and cement block lower all being painted with three different stain and paint colors. They were courteous and positive and seemed to enjoy the work they did so well. We are completely satisfied with their professionalism and beautiful job they did on our home. John Bigham. Mankato Mn"
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting

+12

Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Joas Painting, LLC
Joas Painting, LLC
4.7(
46
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Andy and his team were absolutely amazing. I bought a house and I wanted everything painted from top to bottom, trim and doors included and they got it done on a tight timeline. The house looks flawless. I love it and HIGHLY recommend them. Thank you guys for helping make my house a home!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southeast Homeworks
5.0(
10
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Louis was great to talk with for the estimate, explaining in detail the work that needed to be done. Colin did great work on our drywall patch around a new shower surround install. Colin took the needed time over a few very humid days to allow the drywall compound to dry and shrink between layers, before he finished a nice job of painting. Our thanks to both for a nice fresh bathroom!"
Geometric Mural 1
Geometric Mural 2
Dining Area
Classic Kitchen
Kitchen & Dining

+42

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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4 Lakes Painting, LLC
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+2 more

Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aneil and the staff were very professional. The project was thoroughly discussed with us before they started. Aneill made excellent color suggestions. They arrived when expected and completed the project when anticipated. The things in our home were well cared for while the crew was painting. I would recommend Aneil and 4 Lakes Painting to anyone!"
Historical Restoration
Historical Restoration
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Deforest, 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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