Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Great job painting our living room walls plus an accent color"
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1980
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Emergency services offered
"The process went smoothly. Overall the painters were professional and careful in their approach to the job. We appreciated the added value of washing the windows, removing shutters to stain both sides. George was particularly helpful by staying in touch as the painting date neared. Many thanks, Rainbow Painting!"
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"1451 Dale Painting did exceptional work on our house. Their attention to detail from prep to final painting was fantastic. I will be referring to everyone we know that is looking for a painting contractor."
Serving North Lake, 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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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"This is a family business. I hired them to paint the exterior and interior of my house. They also stained a large deck, a sliding glass door, and new kitchen cabinets. They were competent, straightforward, and flexible with our schedule. I'll remember them the next time I need painting and staining work."
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1985
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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!"
Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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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."
Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Small jobs welcome
"Nick was professional did a great job painting out old kitchen cabinets."
Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Warranties offered
"From beginning to end, the professionals at 5 Star Painting were amazing. Highly recommend their services!"
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Serving North Lake, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"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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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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