Serving Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"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."
+10
Serving Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
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."
+3
Serving Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I would highly recommend Culver's Painting. Communication was excellent from start to finish so we knew what to expect and when. They painted our whole 3-story house and garage and finished very quickly. Any minor things we needed touched up were done immediately, and the crew that did the work was very pleasant and cleaned up so well. There was no mess left behind at all."
+12
Serving Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"I was very pleased with the painting and drywall repair that was done in my home. Very professional and returned calls promptly."
+7
Serving Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Nick was professional did a great job painting out old kitchen cabinets."
Serving Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Excellence Painting did a great job. Everything looks better than I expected and I don't have to look at holes in the walls and stains on the ceiling anymore. It all looks like new."
Serving Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
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 Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Oh my goodness, cannot say enough good things about Steve and this company. We had our whole interior house painted, which included a bi-level entry and vaulted ceilings. They got everything done within days, and it looks incredible!!! Honestly the best thing we have done in our new home. Was able to communicate everything via email. Was so easy, inexpensive, and great quality work. 10/10 would hire and plan to hire again!"
Serving Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Juan and his crew are outstanding. My house and barn look like jewel boxes. And not a drop of paint spilled anywhere! They protected all shrubbery and decks with drop cloths and cut back branches where they needed to be. The crew was polite and efficient. Quick to discern and repair previously unnoticed problems. Their price was very fair and reasonable. Power washed, scraped, primed, and 2 coats of paint in 5 days. We bought the paint -- Behr Premium. Hire this crew. You'll be glad you did. If I could give them 10 stars, I would."
+4
Serving Racine, WI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
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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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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