Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas
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"Ivan and Juan were great to work with. Would recommend them to friends in need of any painting."
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Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"Ramon and his crew did a fantastic job staining my deck and whitewashing the interior of my gazebo. In addition he pointed out other areas of the exterior of my home that needed attention which he also took care of. I plan on having Ramon come back to do some interior painting this fall after he completes his exterior jobs."
Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Nick (Pioneer Painting) did an excellent job painting our new basement rec room. Nick was responsive to all of our questions and he was willing to fit us into his schedule. He was polite, he cleaned up his work area after finishing the job and he did the job for his quote. We would hire him in the future."
Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Enjoyed working with Sergio he's always ready to help good communication they did a wonderful job painting my garage. I am pleased it looks great Thank you!"
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"Santiago Painting did a fantastic job staining our deck! We had some problems with color matching and they were patient and helpful. They always responded quickly to our communications and were very knowledgeable. I will always use them if I need work done and highly recommend them! If you are looking for high quality and efficiency, hire Santiago Painting!"
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Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"I ended up hiring this company based in their value, communication, professionalism and promptness. These are all the characteristics I look for in a company. They did everything they said they were going to do in a quality and timely manner. I would recommend them for your painting needs."
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Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Smart Brush painted 3 rooms for us. They did an awesome job and are competitively priced. Very professional."
Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Customers say: True professional
"Nick painted a shed for me, as well as my bathroom. He covered everything in drop cloths and assured he didnâ t leave a mess. It was done much faster than expected, He helped me with picking out colors/paints, and I couldnâ t be happier. Price was very fair for what was done. Will definitely hire him for future jobs!!!"
Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"Noah’s work was excellent. He was careful, thorough and conscientious. His painting of our house was perfectly done. He went above and beyond and repaired some damage done to joists and sills, etc. He’s a real find and we’re sure to call him again for repairs and other projects. We’ve recommended him to our friends."
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Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas
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"I hired Kevin to paint my upstairs condo unit. He did a fantastic job, with excellent prep work on both wood trim and doors, as well as plaster ceilings and walls. And just a great overall professional finish on the paint. Kevin brings a wealth of paint and construction knowledge to any project and I couldn’t recommend his services enough. Besides painting Kevin is incredibly enjoyable to work with and a down to earth humor that is rare these days. Definitely hire KO painting for fair prices and great work."
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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