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DaVinci Painting
5.0(
139
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This is the 4th project we've used DaVinci for. Arrived for work exactly as scheduled just like previous times. Quality of work is top notch. Painted interior walls and ceiling perfectly. Painted wood vanity and it turned out better than expected. Helped us match existing paint without sample and it matched perfectly. Service is always very kind and trustworthy. Comes with our highest recommendation!"
Living room accent wall!
Living room.  Fireplace and surround.
Master bedroom window boxes and fireplace.
Entryway crown and pillars.
Living room walls and ceiling.

+9

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rainbow Painting Inc
4.8(
128
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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1451 Dale Painting
4.7(
35
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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!!!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Culver's Painting LLC
4.7(
58
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would highly recommend Culver's Painting. Communication was excellent from start to finish so we knew what to expect and when. They painted our whole 3-story house and garage and finished very quickly. Any minor things we needed touched up were done immediately, and the crew that did the work was very pleasant and cleaned up so well. There was no mess left behind at all."
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+12

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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SOPPA'S PAINTING & DECORATING CO.
5.0(
21
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Soppa’s painting went above and beyond what I expected. Brian and Luke were very professional and efficient. Our log house was in need of TLC and they didn’t disappoint. They turned our home from drab to fabulous! We looked at it every night and say, “Wow! We live there!” Thank you!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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Envision Professional Painting and Staining, LLC
5.0(
56
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Pioneer Painting
5.0(
33
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick did a great job. He painted ghe basement with a moisture barrier and epoxyed the basement floor. It turned out great. He’s very professional and I would definitely recommend him."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Valencia Painting & More LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They painted our basement walls and floors. They also painted the foyer, stairway and upstairs hall. Excellent work. Very neat and sharp work, they were quick and they cleaned up nice afterwards. The crew was friendly and professional."
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+27

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in North Lake, 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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