Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Brian was helpful, timely and friendly. He did an excellent job painting the exterior trim, doors, breezeway, and patching and painting the foundation. The job was finished sooner than expected and cleaned up. We definitely recommend Soppa Painting!"
Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
+17
Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Whole job was finished in 2 days. With a customer with high standards of how the work should be done, left him stunned of how well it turned out. The quote we received was the best out there. Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone."
+3
Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were extremely courteous and helpful, did a very fine job and did it promptly using all the good weather days available for this outdoor project. I especially appreciated that because of how quickly a turn in the weather can turn into a long delay. They gave good communication on progress and their work timeline. I was very happy with the project and would recommend them highly."
+126
Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Jerry's Painting team was outstanding and professional. Communication was great, choosing colors was easy. I changed my mind last minute on the stain for our porch. The company worked seamisly to make sure our home was exactly as we envisioned. Careful attention to detail was given. We would recommend this company 5 out of 5 stars."
+21
Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Tommy and his crew stained two decks and a gazebo at our home. They were easy to work with, efficient, and thorough. We will gladly hire them again in the future."
+56
Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Josh does amazing work and the closest to his price was $600 more. Some were almost $8,000 more."
+19
Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Lawrence did a excellent job of replacing my cabinet lazy Susan, at a very fair price."
Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Brent and Kenny did amazing work replacing windows in my house very quick and professional to deal with definitely recommend hiring them for any of your project needs at a reasonable price!"
+16
Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They are very accommodating and I have always loved the outcome"
+7
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.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Use this guide to discover awning repair costs based on factors such as parts prices, labor, replacement costs, awning type, and more.
Discover how factors such as linear footage, local labor rates, and trim type affect the total cost of painting baseboards.
Learn how much cat or dog door installation costs based on factors like the door size, material, location, and added features.
Discover the cost of installing a new door, including factors such as location, size, materials, hardware, and local labor rates.
Learn how to budget for a new fence by exploring cost factors such as the fence size, height, posts, gates, style, and labor requirements.
Budget for fence repair costs based on factors such as fence length, height, repair type, materials, ongoing maintenance, labor, and more.