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Avatar for Midwest Paint
Midwest Paint
4.9(
31
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+9 more

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Couldn’t of ask for any better. They did a great job explaining the pro and cons of staining or painting my deck. No pressure sales, job was done fast and without any issues. Great price and great service. Highly recommend."
Refinish exterior front wood door
Commercial Interior Painting
Commercial Exterior Painting Before and After
Additional Photos
Commercial Exterior Repaint with color change

+13

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Groovy Hues Painting
5.0(
14
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: SmallInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+6 more

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Painting looks great! Communication was top notch. Timeline was met as discussed. I recommend getting a quote as they were the right price for work needed."
Before and afters
Before and afters to show the transformation
Final touches being applied
Before update
Bathroom walls, resurfaced and painted

+35

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Apeeling Commercial Services, Inc.
4.8(
88
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David is very hardworking and a good communicator. He painted our entire house, epoxied the garage floor, stained and repaired our deck, and touched up some exterior walls. He did a nice job on everything."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Phillips Pro Painting, LLC
4.9(
45
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are so glad that we found Phillips Pro Painting! They were quick, professional, kind, and had excellent communication. We actually added more space for them to paint once we saw their work. We will definitely be working with them again!"
Bedroom
Bedroom
Living Space
Sunroom
Sunroom

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Torres Painting
5.0(
46
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsPainting or Staining - Small Projects - For Business

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"David and the crew have met and exceeded our expectations. They were timely, cleanly and had great attention to detail. They will be first call for our painting needs in the future."
Staining Work
Staining Work
Staining Work
Staining Work
Staining Work

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by34%of homeowners
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Steil Painting, LLC
5.0(
3
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe, the owner-operator, got our job done in short order and to our complete satisfaction. He did an awesome job prepping, priming and repainting our exterior steel railings and fencing that had been damaged the year before by a shoddy contractor. We couldn't have asked for a better outcome or a more cooperative painting contractor."
Interior Trim Repaint
Interior Trim Repaint
Summit Dr
Interior Trim Repaint
Interior Trim Repaint

+10

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Oaks Painting
4.9(
9
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were flexible with scheduling. There were a few detailed painting lines that were missed."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TrueEdge Paint LLC
5.0(
7
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing work painting two bathrooms for me. Super professional, and the results look fresh and clean. Definitely recommend his services."
Bathroom refresh
Bathroom refresh
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Scott's Home Renewal
4.6(
177
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+10 more

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Andy was very easy to work with. Provided an accurate estimate for our project. The cold weather was not cooperating but they were committed and easily made our deadline. Crew showed up, did nice work and completed the job as promised. Hope to contact him in the future for a bathroom remodel."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Abide Exterior Painting LLC
4.7(
6
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Arrived on time. Power washed our house and garage. Birds have been leaving mulberry stains on the house. It looks great all the dirt and stains were removed from the house and garage. They even cleaned the gutters. Very courteous and respectful of our property."
House repaint
House repaint
House repaint
House repaint
House repaint

+30

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Waukee, IA

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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