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Avatar for Five Star Painting of Madison
Five Star Painting of Madison
4.9(
51
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Waunakee, 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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Diaz Painting
5.0(
23
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small+15 more

Serving Waunakee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carlos and his team did a great job painting the house trim, window frames, back porch ceiling and walls, and the whole front porch area (including a very damaged floor). He was very flexible with our requests and did extra repairs on the house trim and also power washed our house. Some areas had very old paint that was hard to remove. They did a great job removing old paint and applying a protective layer before painting. Carlos and his team are hard workers and finished the job fast. The appearance of the house has improved dramatically! After 10 months the paint is still strong and looks great. All that for a very reasonable price."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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College Works Painting - Madison
4.3(
404
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+1 more

Serving Waunakee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are very impressed and pleased with working with Drew and his crew from our first meeting to the last walk around with Drew. They listened to what we pictured in our minds then guided us through the process of selecting colors. Drew and his crew started by pressure washing our home. Then they came and rapidly and professionally prepped our home for painting. Next the came and painted our home with the three colors we picked for different areas of the exterior of our home. They are great young men who worked not stop, always cleaned up at the end of the day. The entire process took four days. We have Cedar siding, many wood framed windows and cement block lower all being painted with three different stain and paint colors. They were courteous and positive and seemed to enjoy the work they did so well. We are completely satisfied with their professionalism and beautiful job they did on our home. John Bigham. Mankato Mn"
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting

+12

Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Ultra Painting, LLC
Ultra Painting, LLC
4.9(
20
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+4 more

Serving Waunakee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a crew from Ultra Painting stain my exterior & paint the window frames and they did a wonderful job! They were very meticulous with a display of high quality & perfection! I will likely reach out to them for future home improvement jobs at my house!"
Ceiling Repaint
Master Bedroom
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Southeast Homeworks
Southeast Homeworks
5.0(
10
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Waunakee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Louis was very friendly and inquisitive during his walkthrough and was very forthright in the estimate provided. On our appointed day, Colin was prompt, friendly, and very skilled in getting our paint jobs done. We are very satisfied with the results and would recommend Southeast Homeworks and use their services again."
Geometric Mural 1
Geometric Mural 2
Dining Area
Classic Kitchen
Kitchen & Dining

+42

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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CertaPro Painters
4.3(
75
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Waunakee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with CertaPro Painters of Frisco was great. Gary, Tina and their entire team were extremely easy to work with. They did exactly what they said they would do. The crew was quiet, professional, courteous, careful and cleaned up each day. They made sure we were 100% completely satisfied. We would highly recommend them."
Garage Painting
Interior Prep
Exterior
Exterior
Interior

+1

Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for MGL Construction
MGL Construction
4.6(
253
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Small

Serving Waunakee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Khurelbaatar (Tom) and his wife recently painted the trim on our 2-story house. Their work ethic is off the scales! They were up and down ladders for hours and applied two coats of paint. The results could not be better. The other thing that impressed me were the extras they provided. For example, some of the siding on the house was loose and they fixed this problem without charge. Old school customer service and excellent, highly professional performance! I give MGL my very highest recommendation. I actually rehired them to power wash and paint a rental property we own and they did another nearly perfect job."
Exterior interior paint
Exterior interior paint
Exterior interior paint
Exterior interior paint
Exterior interior paint

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Waunakee, 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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