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TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
5.0(
35
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+5 more

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Trinity Quality Painting is a company I would recommend! Angel responded to my emails in a timely manner and arrived on time as scheduled. He painted my hallway, stairwell and large bedroom over the course of 2 days. The paint job is absolutely perfect! He was very respectful of my home and professional! I know I picked a great company to paint my home and look forward to working with Trinity Quality Painting again in the future!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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PETERS PAINTING CONTRACTORS
4.9(
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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 Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We currently have Peters Painting doing interior painting of a large part of our house including cabinets. In 40 years with multiple painters we have never had such a great experience, Eric was so helpful in arranging the painting and making sure this complex job was done correctly, The crew of Steve, Reggie, and Jason were compulsive about detail work and did an amazing job and were so pleasant to deal with, This company is top-of-the line quality but reasonably priced, I would recommend them to anyone. They are a community treasure,"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Diaz Painting
5.0(
22
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+15 more

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carlos and his crew were on time, friendly, efficient and tidy, cleaning up every day when they were finished. They did a fabulous job painting the interior of our townhome. They also patched and repaired dings in the walls prior to painting, often pointing out areas I would not have noticed. The walls and ceilings are now beautiful, thanks to them. I highly recommend Diaz Painting."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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VR Painting & Contracting
5.0(
18
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+8 more

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am a first-time homebuyer who needed a fair amount of painting done, and I am more than pleased with the end result both in terms of the quality of the painting and with what it ended up costing me. I would highly recommend VR Painting to anyone looking for painters, and I would do business again with them in the future without a second thought."
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+213

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ultra Painting, LLC
4.9(
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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 Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so pleased with the service received from Ultra Painting! Kenzie actually exceeded our expectations. We had two bedrooms painted. The project was completed in one day! At the time of the estimate, Kenzie explained the process involved, how long the project might take, and advised how many coats of paint needed in each room. I was so impressed with his professionalism and passion for the trade. On the day of the service, he arived on time, moved the furniture around as needed and then moved it all back to the original places. He was focused on doing and completing a quality job! I am keeping his name on file for future projects. We recommend Ultra Painting whole-heartedly and will contact them for future business."
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+15

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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FAQs for painting projects in Madison, 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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