Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1980
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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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Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
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Customers say: True professional
"Painting was done efficiently with expertise and care."
Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
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Credit card accepted
"Ivan and Juan were great to work with. Would recommend them to friends in need of any painting."
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Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
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"We highly recommend Five Star Painting! Everyone that we had contact with was professional, friendly, efficient, and responsive. We had ceilings and walls in 4 rooms and 3 hallways painted and they finished in 1.5 days. And it all looks so good! Very reasonable pricing. Meticulous work. We will definitely use them for any future painting needs."
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Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"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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Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2011
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Customers say: True professional
"The trim in my house needed painting. They did a great job."
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Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
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Warranties offered
"Five Star Painting of Madison did a great job on our exterior painting project. Price was very good and the crew was timely, efficient and friendly. They took care to protect windows and house from the paint."
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Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Small jobs welcome
"Nick was honest about what to expect. Wear is showing after a couple winters But he did a great job. My deck looked beautiful when it was done. He also did several other painting projects on the exterior that turned out better than I could imagine."
Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Warranties offered
"Five Star Painting did a positively excellent job for me! They came when they said they would, were very neat and tidy, and worked quite professionally. I would highly recommend Five Star Painting for your next interior or exterior paint/stain project!"
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Serving North Prairie, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"The crew worked together to power wash, scrape, sand and paint my deck. It had multiple layers that needed to be removed. It took place from start to finish over 5 days, with 3 to 4 men working. I'm very happy with the results."
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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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