Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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"Third time I've hired Greg Sefner for painting work in my apartment. Excellent work on original, 100+ year old plaster walls and ceilings patching, painting, and addressing wallpaper bubbling off walls."
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
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"Ivan and Juan were great to work with. Would recommend them to friends in need of any painting."
+159
Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
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Customers say: True professional
"Martin, Josh and the rest of the team painted about 2/3 of our house interior. They were excellent with their communication, showed up when they said they could start, completed the large project timely and did a great job throughout all rooms. Highly recommend them for your painting needs!!!"
Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Emergency services offered
"MQ Painting was very professional in every aspect of the work they completed for us. They power washed every surface prior to painting. All surfaces were sanded or scraped as needed. Two coats of stain we applied to all surfaces. The garage doors were stripped, stained and varnished. The deck railings were completely replaced and painted on a very large deck. Originally, Jose thought only a portion of the railing spindles needed to be replaced. As the job proceeded it was apparent that all spindles and railing wood needed to be replaced. The only additional charge was for the materials, not for labor even though every spindle needed to be individually cut from larger pieces of lumber. MQ was the only painting contractor who bid on our paint job who was willing to do all the woodwork repairs needed on the deck. Other contractors said we'd need to have someone repair the deck and then they would paint it. We appreciated working with just one contractor. Their painting and carpentry work was top notch. All workers were neat, punctual and conscientious. All materials and tools were picked up and stored at the end of every work day. I discovered MQ Painting through Angie's List. I highly recommend MQ Painting and would absolutely hire them again."
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Warranties offered
"Wow, Culver's Painting came highly recommended and they painted the entire interior of our home, including the paneling and cabinets in the family room. We could not be more pleased with their quality work and fair pricing. They painted our home as if it was their own, great attention to detail, great staff on the job, nice guys, very polite. Our home is in Brookfield, I'm a 40 year resident here and a Realtor for over 30 years, so I know a lot of contractors and Culver's Painting is #1. Honestly: "The value of our home has increased at least $25,000" and I should know, I'm an experienced Realtor and I know this market. Thank you to Josh and the guys. Mike and Shiela Manske MManskeRealtor@gmail.com"
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Customers say: Quick response
"Ramon and his crew did an amazing job painting our basement storage room. This is the second time we have hired Envision to do some painting for us and we are extremely happy how professional they are. Besides getting the job done on a timely manner they clean up so nice before they leave for the day. Ramon was right on how long the job would take and we are extremely happy how everything looks. We definitely will be using Envision for all our future projects. I highly recommend them and I suggest you hire them, you will not be sorry."
Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"I was very pleased with the painting and drywall repair that was done in my home. Very professional and returned calls promptly."
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Small jobs welcome
"Everyo.e loves the look of our kitchen after Nick painted our cabinets!"
Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"They painted our basement walls and floors. They also painted the foyer, stairway and upstairs hall. Excellent work. Very neat and sharp work, they were quick and they cleaned up nice afterwards. The crew was friendly and professional."
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Serving Milwaukee, 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."
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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