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Blaue Painting
5.0(
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Serving Madison, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"I absolutely love how my house looks after the guys at Blaue Painting were done! They are a great crew that does amazing work and I would recommend them to anyone. I am glad i got to meet them and we plan on hiring them the next time our home needs to be painted again."
Deck staining
Deck Maintenance Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cordell Painting Company
5.0(
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Serving Madison, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"Stephanie was a God send, my inlaws own the home and I live in Florida, I needed some I could trust to do the job without taking advantage of the fact that I wouldn't be able there. My in-laws loved her and her crew and they love how their home looks. This was no easy job the house hadn't seen new paint in 30 yrs."
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Buckets & Brushes
4.6(
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Serving Madison, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We own a business, and needed two buildings and our house painted. They went above and beyond. Everyone in our town has commented on how great our buildings look. Highly recommend."
Exterior Home
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior Home
Exterior

+21

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Kj construction llc
4.7(
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Serving Madison, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired KJ Drywall to frame, insulate, and sheetrock/texture a basement bedroom. Kevin did a great job. He was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done. He worked very hard and completed the job in a good time. He seems pretty efficient. We had a plumbing issue during his work, and he had someone out to fix it within about 45 minutes. The repair was made in Avery professional manner. Long story short, this fellow and his help were very good to work with, very fair with the price, And Kevin seems like just a really good guy. Glad to have worked with him."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Madison, SD

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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