Serving Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
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"Ivan and Juan were great to work with. Would recommend them to friends in need of any painting."
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Serving Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"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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Serving Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"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."
Serving Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1997
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Small jobs welcome
"We are very happy with the service, communication, and the painting. They made our tight timeline work."
Serving Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
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"Shared with Public - Home Advisor Culver's Painting recommendation Josh and Alex at Culver's Painting were great and easy to work with. We had a husband and wife team, Javi and Griselda, stain our cedar siding and shutters, and they did an excellent job! Absolutely no complaints at all. They were detail oriented and we would highly recommend Culver's if you have any painting project. We love our new look!"
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Serving Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Everyo.e loves the look of our kitchen after Nick painted our cabinets!"
Serving Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"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 Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"The crew of Devon and Pierce were knowledgeable, pleasant and patient as I interrupted them with questions about the steps in the painting process. That was appreciated as much as the beautiful work completed. Dependable. Would use their service again as well as refer others to them."
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Serving Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"I can t say enough good things about Gabor Painting. They re reasonably priced and their work quality is outstanding. They went above and beyond and took care of other small spots that we asked them to patch and paint along the way. They re a pleasure to have in your home. Definitely hire."
Serving Grafton, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Santiago Painting did a fantastic job staining our deck! We had some problems with color matching and they were patient and helpful. They always responded quickly to our communications and were very knowledgeable. I will always use them if I need work done and highly recommend them! If you are looking for high quality and efficiency, hire Santiago Painting!"
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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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