Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1980
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Emergency services offered
"Rainbow painting did an outstanding job painting the exterior of our home. They were efficient, courteous and professional. They even cleaned my windows! I highly recommend them."
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Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"1451 Dale Painting did exceptional work on our house. Their attention to detail from prep to final painting was fantastic. I will be referring to everyone we know that is looking for a painting contractor."
Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Professional, quick, and went above and beyond giving reccomendations and keeping the work site clean. Painted the exterior of my home including soffets, gutters, shutters, garage doors, and staining brick. We have had so many compliments! Would definitely reccomend and use again!"
+159
Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Five Star Painting was highly efficient and helpful throughout the process. Their explanations of the process, information on the procedure and paint/ stain choice, flexible scheduling, commitment to follow agreed-upon schedules, were welcome. They delivered a fantastic product, this with minimal interference with our own life routine, and at a highly competitive cost. I would recommand them to anyone interested in outdoor or indoor painting services."
+606
Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Warranties offered
"Culver's painting did a great job. They had the fence completed in one day with a crew of 4. We needed them to come back to do some touch up staining that they had missed, and they were back within a week to complete the job. I would definitely hire them again."
+12
Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Can't say enough about the painting crew and project manager. Painting was done on 5 room of our home. They did a fantastic job!"
+574
Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Nick was professional did a great job painting out old kitchen cabinets."
Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Five Star Painting did a positively excellent job for me! They came when they said they would, were very neat and tidy, and worked quite professionally. I would highly recommend Five Star Painting for your next interior or exterior paint/stain project!"
+576
Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Enjoyed working with Sergio he's always ready to help good communication they did a wonderful job painting my garage. I am pleased it looks great Thank you!"
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Serving Eagle, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"They were very careful and very hospitable. The most excellent painters. They wore their masks the entire time. Jose even allowed me to change paint colors! They are the best and I say God Bless each guy! â ¤ï¸"
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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