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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 Janesville, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"We recently had Joas Painting paint a large part of our home and 2 of our entry doors. They did an awesome job! The guys were all very friendly and anything we asked of them they tended too. I would highly recommend them. The painting they did was excellent and we are picky!! 5 stars"
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cesar Lorenzo
5.0(
2
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsSpecialty Painting - Faux Finishes+2 more

Serving Janesville, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I started painting when I was 17 years old. My brother and I painted a whole condo when COVID hit, and that's what put food on the table. Even though it was a hard task to accomplish, I was able to watch and learn from a lot of people. Later, I entered into a fast-paced painting company with jobs brought by CertaPro. I learned the good and bad things about painting and drywall. Throughout the years, I have learned that my customers are the very first thing that comes to mind when I do a job for them. Quality goes a long way.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J Win Painting
5.0(
2
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Janesville, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 15 years of experience in the painting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your painting needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give J WIN PAINTING a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PoundPros, LLC
5.0(
11
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business+1 more

Serving Janesville, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"High quality work at a very fair price. Jarrett and Ashton are a father/ son team where you don't have to watch over their shoulder. You get the best quality with no hassles or concerns. We totally trust them and we would recommend them to anybody. We have recommended them to friends and family who have had the same experience"
Just starting
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Making Progress
Covering Pipes
Ceiling Tile

+15

Response time50 mins
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Janesville, 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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