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Kentucky Paints

About us

High End Residential Painting, interior or exterior, with over 15 years experience, with a personal touch. We treat your home as though it were ours, never overlooking even the smallest details. Free estimates. Never use subcontractors, jobs are always performed with the highest quality painters. Timely performance, non-invasive, and with prices starting around 1.25 a square foot. If you have tried other painters and been disappointed, it is usually because of their lack of precision, attention to detail, respect for you, and patience. Here at Kentucky Paints, we make sure the job is done right, and we will not leave until you have looked over the job and are 100% satisfied. We perform extensive wall prep work, have a wide variety of discounts at many local paint stores, and can even help you choose colors with color charts from Porter Paints, Sherwin Williams, and Benjamin Moore.

Business highlights

23 years of experience

Services we offer

We specialize in interior painting. We do most drywall repair, as well as wallpaper removal. We do exterior work, basic wood fill, but like to work only on house less than 2 stories., caulking, patching, sanding any areas that need it

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.912 Reviews
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Susan C.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
It looks good.  I have another painting project that he is coming back to do
Response from Kentucky Paints
"Thanks so much. You have a beautiful patio home. I wish you the best of luck in your future with new handymen! See you soon!"

Gina R.
Nov 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$123
It was fine. He was a great guy. He did a good job. I don't know if there is anything that really stood out. He was responsive. I think there was some miscommunication that delayed his painting but I don't put that on him. It was just miscommunication between the two of us.
Response from Kentucky Paints
"Kentucky Paints will never be doing a "big deal" or referring anyone to use Angies List ever. If you look at our track record before this big deal, we were a high end painting business that received nothing but high praise from all those we worked with. Since the "big deal," we have had people just looking for a deal, with no professionalism from most of those we have worked with. I was blown away by this lady who wrote this review. She leaves average grades for a superior service. I originally spent 45 minutes with her helping her to choose the absolutely right color, which is not a part of the service. I also had told her I would paint her ceiling for her for an "extra" 25$. She declined, and instead had her father paint the ceiling, which he did although he missed about six stripes worth. I wonder what she would have graded him? The plaster on her walls were all failing, and I even mentioned this to her, saying there would be nothing I could do, a plaster man would have to come out and do some extensive repair. She said she knew this and it was not expected for me to fix it, nor would it affect the job I was doing. I showed her what the color looked like after I rolled a wall, and her reply was that she thought it would be darker? Whatever, it's the color she chose. Then after finishing, which only took one coat, I told her there was not a need for another coat as there were no paint brush strokes, and the color covered. I told her to please give me a call if she had any problems, as she lives 3 miles from me, and I would be more than happy to come by. I know if this had been a 500$ job, the homeowner would have definitely called me if there were any "quality" issues, but these people who want something for nothing merely get off at trying to give us bad reviews to try and ruin our business. As a business owner for some time now, I just want to reiterate how much of a joke Angies List really is."

Vachel O.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Jim did a great job!
Response from Kentucky Paints
"Thank you so much [Member name removed]! I really thought your room really brightened up with your choice of color! It always amazes me what a fresh coat of paint can do!"

David D.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Ky Paints was prompt in contacting me and scheduling the job.  He showed up on time and completed the job within the time frame promised.  I have scheduled additional work from Ky Paints and would recommend to friends.
Response from Kentucky Paints
"Thanks for your review. I'm not quite sure why you gave me a B for the "quality" of my work. If there is something that needed fixed, I gave you my business cards and said "not to hesitate to call with any questions or comments, and I would come by to remedy the situation."

Susan O.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Jim was awesome! He contacted me immediately after purchasing his service on Angie's List. He came out to look at job, discussed it with me and then returned to paint soon after. The paint job that he did is picture perfect! He is professional and also has a great personality, I would highly recommend him to anyone needing painting done in there home!
Response from Kentucky Paints
"This is awesome! We have thoroughly enjoyed doing the Big Deal for everyone on Angies List. Like we have said in some of the other reviews, we are a small company that does high quality interior and exterior coatings with a specialist's touch! We absolutely love meeting new homeowners, especially ones with a home as beautiful as yours! We strive to not only create perfection with our work, but also to be enjoyable around while we are in your home!"

Jean C.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Jim Wandling did an excellent job of prepping the walls, which included removing some very difficult-to-remove adhesive strips from where we attached cork squares to the wall around a dart board.  I also had an old water leak from my clothes washer one floor above in one area that he had to patch.  These areas turned out beautifully.  Jim's skill in cutting in different colors between the ceiling and wall as well as at the baseboard area was flawless.
Jim arrived when he said he would and left my home clean.  He used a HEPA filter vacuum after sanding the walls.
Not only did he do excellent work, but he had a very pleasant and engaging personality.  I would definitely use him again and have already recommended him to one of my friends.  I thought his price was fair considering the amount of work he did.
Response from Kentucky Paints
"Thanks so much for using Kentucky Paints! We really take pride in what we do and we love nothing more than freshening up ceilings, and using neutral colors to liven up a space! I enjoyed talking with you all too! There's so much to this business that makes me thankful that Kentucky Paints can do what it does best: One homeowner at a time!"

Michael S.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$590
Once again the experience was great. Thus was the 2nd time we used. We actually have him scheduled for a 3rd job in the near future.
Response from Kentucky Paints
"It has always been and will always be a real joy to work for your family. You all are the whole reason why Kentucky Paints was started in the first place: To provide high quality affordable home renovation services to everyone. I am finding that there are plenty of people like that everywhere, and us here at Kentucky Paints are trying to track them all down! Thanks again!"

Jerry C.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,600
KY Paints is a small family style business, but they are fun and easy to work with.  They say what they will do and do what they say.  They are informal in their business process.
Response from Kentucky Paints
"This job was a rather big job, not only for Kentucky Paints, but for the homeowner as well. The scope of the job is hard to grasp from his comments, but from the price, let me tell you exactly what was included: we did the front trim around the front door, sanded, scraped, wood-filled; painted the exterior of the front door; pressure washed the entire back of his brick home, and the deck; stained his 20x15' deck; painted the garage door which took three coats; painted the inside of his garage which had 15' high walls; sprayed his kitchen cabinets with a lvlp high quality sprayer, with Porter Paints Glyptex WB for a high quality oil-like finish; sprayed all the doors, closet doors, and trim throughout the home (2 floors, 4BR home); rolled 2 coats on all the ceilings with Sherwin Williams CHB; stripped wallpaper in the bathroom, repaired the walls from wallpapering around giant mirror; caulked entire house, all baseboards, all ceilings; painted all windows (17, 9 panels top, 9 panels bottom) 2 coats; painted stair risers, spindles up the stairs; painted 2coats on walls in every room of house, except wood paneled family room; I was there working 7 days a week until usually 6-8 for 3 weeks straight. The home had been a rental and had not been kept up to date, either with colors or with fresh paint in quite some time, and as the owners were now wanting to sell the home, the change needed to occur fast. Like I have always said, a fresh coat of paint, especially on the trim and ceilings will make your home seem brand new!!! The transformation of this home was priceless, I just wish this homeowner had taken a bit more of his time explaining how much of a difference Kentucky Paints really made to his home."

Julie M.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
It went fantastic.  I painted samples right on the wall and he was honest about the work needed to make the walls right due to MY paint testing.  (Note: do samples on foam core, not on walls).  Cared very much about my happiness.  Still has it on his books to come out and touch up a VERY minor blemish. Nice lines.  I appreciated seeing video of him cutting in a paint job on his website.  It did take three visits to finish the job over two weeks due to drying times and working me around other clients.  I do feel that is to be expected (as long as it is over a short amount of time, which it was.)  Returned calls promptly.  This is huge.  I have dealt with many kinds people when renovating parts of my house and my number one complaint is lack of communication. Drives me nuts.  James always called me back in a timely manner. Phew! I really appreciated that.
Response from Kentucky Paints
"Thanks so much!! I know we had a few wrinkles to iron out, but I think it turned out beautiful! You all have an amazing home, set just right outside of the hustle and bustle of Louisville. It was and will continue to be a pleasure to make sure every last detail at your house is finished just how you want it!"

Michael S.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Very well. Showed up on time, with all the necessary equipment. Very professional, clean and articulate in informing me cost/status. Highly recommend.
Response from Kentucky Paints
"Thank you all, it was wonderful meeting you all. For a company that grows through referrals as well as new homeowners, I am always excited when I get great feedback from those I performed work for. You all found me on craigslist, which, with so many "painters" vying for business, I am glad you found one of the ones more attuned to personalization, as well as attention to detail. I look forward to doing any work you need in the future!"

Brad S.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Everything went very well.  Good communication, good price and quality work.  Came out right away and started the next day.  Worked weekends and nights to get us done to convenience us.
Response from Kentucky Paints
"(Member name removed), Thank you so much for the kind words for Kentucky Paints. We recently just finished at Rose Schrecks, your sister-in-laws kitchen and trim job. Hope all is going well, and that you all finally feel at home!"

Kelly H.
May 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700
I first came into contact with Kentucky Paints in December of last year. I was in the process of selling my home and  needed to liven up the place with color, give it refresher, prior to selling.  Mr. Wandling, the owner, was very professional and displayed a great eye for detail.  He was very helpful in suggesting colors, and his timing of completeting the job was perfect. Due to the professionalism portrayed by Mr. Wandling and Kentucky Paints, I again called upon them to paint the entire condo that I purchased after selling my home. What a wonderful job. Completely satisfied by his quality of work, detail, timing and cost.  I would highly suggest Kentucky Paints to anyone in need of a professional painter.
Response from Kentucky Paints
"Thanks for finding me on Angie's List. Your homes were beautifully done, I was lucky to be able to get to do what I could to make them even more to your idea of perfection. Contact Kentucky Paints anytime!"

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FAQ

Kentucky Paints is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Yes, Kentucky Paints offers free project estimates.

No, Kentucky Paints does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Kentucky Paints does not offer a senior discount.

No, Kentucky Paints does not offer emergency services.

No, Kentucky Paints does not offer warranties.