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DaVinci Painting
5.0(
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Serving Waukesha, WI and surrounding areas

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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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Sefner Painting
4.9(
127
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Serving Waukesha, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greg and Dan did an excellent job painting several interior rooms/hallways in our house. The quality of work was top-notch and included not only painting, but some built-in shelf removal and associated plaster wall repair. The were very punctual and a pleasure to work with. The price for the total project was fair as well. This is the second time we have hired Sefner Painting as they did several rooms in our previous residence about ten years ago."
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+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rainbow Painting Inc
4.8(
128
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Serving Waukesha, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our rooms were plastered and painted. It is beautiful. The employees are very professional and skilled and really nice. They even assisted to pick the colors and cleaned up everything. Great job. Hire them!"
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+3

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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1451 Dale Painting
4.7(
35
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Serving Waukesha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Fantastic quality of work and professionalism. I would highly recommend them to anyone. They did an excellent job and made some great recommendations for the type of paint to be used on our home. They were efficient and always on time and were attentive to all of our questions and special requests. Thank you!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
MVO Painters
5.0(
33
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Serving Waukesha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional, quick, and went above and beyond giving reccomendations and keeping the work site clean. Painted the exterior of my home including soffets, gutters, shutters, garage doors, and staining brick. We have had so many compliments! Would definitely reccomend and use again!"
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+159

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five Star Painting of Madison
4.9(
51
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Serving Waukesha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Five Star Painting was highly efficient and helpful throughout the process. Their explanations of the process, information on the procedure and paint/ stain choice, flexible scheduling, commitment to follow agreed-upon schedules, were welcome. They delivered a fantastic product, this with minimal interference with our own life routine, and at a highly competitive cost. I would recommand them to anyone interested in outdoor or indoor painting services."
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+606

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Culver's Painting LLC
4.7(
58
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Serving Waukesha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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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+12

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Painting and Handyman Services
5.0(
20
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Serving Waukesha, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Arek is very trustworthy. He does what he says he is going to do. Is very reliable and knowledgeable about home painting and home repair. I wholeheartedly recommend Arek for your fix-it project."
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+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Waukesha, 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.

The Waukesha, WI homeowners’ guide to painting services

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