Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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Small jobs welcome
"Great job painting our living room walls plus an accent color"
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Serving Germantown, 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 Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"Excellent, professional, they were very kind and we loved the paint job. Completed in one day instead of two days. Thank you for amazing service."
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Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"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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Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"Ramon and Brandon did an awesome job painting house trim, cedar shingles and pool deck. They are very professional, courteous and meticulous with detail. Would highly recommend."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Valencia Painting & More LLC did an outstanding job painting the exterior of my home. From the start, their communication and attention to detail were excellent. The finished job looks fantastic; they went above and beyond my expectations. Highly recommend!"
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Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"The crew of Devon and Pierce were knowledgeable, pleasant and patient as I interrupted them with questions about the steps in the painting process. That was appreciated as much as the beautiful work completed. Dependable. Would use their service again as well as refer others to them."
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Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"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 Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"I can t say enough good things about Gabor Painting. They re reasonably priced and their work quality is outstanding. They went above and beyond and took care of other small spots that we asked them to patch and paint along the way. They re a pleasure to have in your home. Definitely hire."
Serving Germantown, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"Heâ s a great guy. Shows up when he says he will. Does a great job and cleans everything up afterwards."
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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