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Sefner Painting
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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greg and Dan did an excellent job painting several interior rooms/hallways in our house. The quality of work was top-notch and included not only painting, but some built-in shelf removal and associated plaster wall repair. The were very punctual and a pleasure to work with. The price for the total project was fair as well. This is the second time we have hired Sefner Painting as they did several rooms in our previous residence about ten years ago."
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+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rainbow Painting Inc
4.8(
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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

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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+3

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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1451 Dale Painting
4.7(
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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Martin, Josh and the rest of the team painted about 2/3 of our house interior. They were excellent with their communication, showed up when they said they could start, completed the large project timely and did a great job throughout all rooms. Highly recommend them for your painting needs!!!"
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Culver's Painting LLC
4.7(
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Serving Franklin, 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."
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+12

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Envision Professional Painting and Staining, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ramon and his crew did an amazing job painting our basement storage room. This is the second time we have hired Envision to do some painting for us and we are extremely happy how professional they are. Besides getting the job done on a timely manner they clean up so nice before they leave for the day. Ramon was right on how long the job would take and we are extremely happy how everything looks. We definitely will be using Envision for all our future projects. I highly recommend them and I suggest you hire them, you will not be sorry."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Painting and Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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Customers say: Quick response

"He has done all kinds of work for me for about 7 years. Besides painting, he has also done small plumbing and electrical jobs, repaired cracks in plaster, and constructed some wooden flower boxes for me. He is very honest. I feel comfortable leaving my house while he is working here. I highly recommend him."
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+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pioneer Painting
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very knowledgeable and professional very respectful I will definitely recommend his expertise to anyone interested in having wall paper removal and wall repair and painting done in there business or home."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by74%of homeowners
TriStar Painting
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Serving Franklin, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oh my goodness, cannot say enough good things about Steve and this company. We had our whole interior house painted, which included a bi-level entry and vaulted ceilings. They got everything done within days, and it looks incredible!!! Honestly the best thing we have done in our new home. Was able to communicate everything via email. Was so easy, inexpensive, and great quality work. 10/10 would hire and plan to hire again!"
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Response time11 hrs
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FAQs for painting projects in Franklin, 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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