Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
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Customers say: True professional
"1451 Dale Painting did exceptional work on our house. Their attention to detail from prep to final painting was fantastic. I will be referring to everyone we know that is looking for a painting contractor."
Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
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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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Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2011
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Customers say: True professional
"This is a family business. I hired them to paint the exterior and interior of my house. They also stained a large deck, a sliding glass door, and new kitchen cabinets. They were competent, straightforward, and flexible with our schedule. I'll remember them the next time I need painting and staining work."
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Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Customers say: Quick response
"Ramon was very responsive in providing an estimate, communicating on the start date and end date of the job, and was very efficient in getting the job completed on time as scheduled. Work quality is excellent. Painting an old 3 story house is not easy but Ramon & staff made it look easy! Very happy with Envision Painting."
Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Small jobs welcome
"Nick was professional did a great job painting out old kitchen cabinets."
Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I was looking for an affordable highly rated painter that I could trust to help me paint the inside of my first home. After looking at reviews I knew there was no where else to go except Valencia Painting. Sergio was highly attentive, great with communication and did an amazing job and a great price! Would recommend to everybody I know! Thanks again!"
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Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Customers say: Quick response
"They were very careful and very hospitable. The most excellent painters. They wore their masks the entire time. Jose even allowed me to change paint colors! They are the best and I say God Bless each guy! â ¤ï¸"
Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Nick was very easy to communicate with and he showed up when he said he was going to! He did a fantastic job and we will definitely hire him again when we need painting done."
Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
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Warranties offered
"Very thorough during the bid process to determine scope of work. Happy they used Sherwin Williams super paint. They completed a 1100 sq ft ranch with 2 coats in a day. Also helped me scrape and paint a garage in another day. Good site cleanup."
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Serving West Allis, WI and surrounding areas
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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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