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Avatar for Top Line Painting, LLC
Top Line Painting, LLC
5.0(
34
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Competitive prices, professional, detail oriented, and prompt service with no headaches or mess. We highly recommend Top Line Painting. We will be using Tyler again for other paint projects in the future."
Gray house
Hallway
Hallway
Dining room
Dining room

+2

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
T&T Painting LLC
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+18 more

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Joey and T&T painting define professionalism. I requested a quote for two summer cottages, a garage and two sheds to be repainted. T&T responded and quickly provided a fair quote that included prep, paint to include trim and metal/cauking installation. Work was completed promptly with daily text and or phone calls with photos of progress. Site was kept clean during the project. If you need exterior painting completed I don't think you can do better based on my experience with T&T Painting. Simply excellent!"
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+184

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Painting Pros
5.0(
12
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+6 more

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan is a professional painter that takes pride in his work. Two areas were painted with attention to every detail. I'd hire him in a heartbeat for interior and exterior painting. Once completed, both areas looked great and both sites were totally cleaned. You can't find a nicer, more professional, hard working, attentive to detail artistic painter!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jerry's Painting
Jerry's Painting
4.9(
5
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeMetal Roofing - PaintExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+3 more

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jerry's Painting team was outstanding and professional. Communication was great, choosing colors was easy. I changed my mind last minute on the stain for our porch. The company worked seamisly to make sure our home was exactly as we envisioned. Careful attention to detail was given. We would recommend this company 5 out of 5 stars."
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+21

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Cleancut Drywall & Painting
Cleancut Drywall & Painting
3.7(
19
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Terry and his company to make repairs on my rental property. In addition to repairing drywall, he also fixed skylights, painted the entire, removed trash, removed carpeting, fixed ruts in the muddy yard, removed remaining trash from house, etc. His workmanship is impeccable. He takes pride in completing a job and doing it well. I live out of state. He went above and beyond in a difficult situation. I highly recommend him and would definitely rehire."
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The coffee shop.
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
James Painting
New to Angi
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

James Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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N&A Perplex Painting
New to Angi
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Wausau, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

N&A Perplex Painting is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 1 years of experience serving Dorchester, WI and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Remodeling, flooring, drywall repair, plumbing
Remodeling, flooring, drywall repair, plumbing
Remodeling, flooring, drywall repair, plumbing
Remodeling, flooring, drywall repair, plumbing
Remodeling, flooring, drywall repair, plumbing

+1

Response time10 mins
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FAQs for painting projects in Wausau, 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 Wausau, WI homeowners’ guide to painting services

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