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Urbano Painting, Inc.

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Urbano Painting, Inc.

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Urbano Painting offers over 28 years of industry experience and will provide you with an unmatched level of experience and commitment to your home improvement project. We have earned a solid reputation for a variety of residential home improvement and repair projects to include painting, cabinetry, decks and more. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Give us a call today or visit our website below, and let's get started.

"Hired them to paint the interior of my home. Very attentive and courteous team. Excellent communication and updates about their progress. Iâ m happy with their work and would recommend Urbano Painting to others."

Christina A on May 2024

Urbano Painting offers over 28 years of industry experience and will provide you with an unmatched level of experience and commitment to your home improvement project. We have earned a solid reputation for a variety of residential home improvement and repair projects to include painting, cabinetry, decks and more. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Give us a call today or visit our website below, and let's get started.

"Hired them to paint the interior of my home. Very attentive and courteous team. Excellent communication and updates about their progress. Iâ m happy with their work and would recommend Urbano Painting to others."

Christina A on May 2024


Lighthouse Painting

4.75(
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Lighthouse Painting

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
449 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

With over 40+ years of combined experience throughout our team, Lighthouse Painting is ready to paint your vision! With over 1500+ completed projects, we strive towards providing unparalleled customer service - and it starts with communication. Our staff is prompt, courteous, and are ready to provide you with quality results on your painting project every step of the way. Call or message us today to schedule your complimentary estimate!

"They did a good job on the painting of my house. I did have one concern....when are doors not part of a house? They did not paint the three doors of my house. I have been trying to get my final paid invoice since October and have yet to get after requesting it several times."

Arline P on December 2025

With over 40+ years of combined experience throughout our team, Lighthouse Painting is ready to paint your vision! With over 1500+ completed projects, we strive towards providing unparalleled customer service - and it starts with communication. Our staff is prompt, courteous, and are ready to provide you with quality results on your painting project every step of the way. Call or message us today to schedule your complimentary estimate!

"They did a good job on the painting of my house. I did have one concern....when are doors not part of a house? They did not paint the three doors of my house. I have been trying to get my final paid invoice since October and have yet to get after requesting it several times."

Arline P on December 2025


Kennedy Painting

5.00(
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Kennedy Painting

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated fully Licensed, Interior, and Exterior Painting company. We strive for excellence and provide the best for our clients. We also offer wallpaper install, wallpaper removal, stucco as well as cleaning services.

"My first time hiring an Angi Pro and I hit the jackpot. Brian Kennedy of Kennedy Painting exceeded my expectations over and over again. From the start of our correspondence in early August (project delayed due to personal issues on my end) to our conversation in October when Brian asked 'how about Monday at 7:00 AM?" I was introduced to the team that worked so efficiently, moving furniture (living room/dining room and two hallways) cleaned up at the end of each day. Wallpaper stripped, walls repaired, and painted. My project took five complete days with minimal interruptions in my daily life. Very, very professional, efficient organization. "

Robin S on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated fully Licensed, Interior, and Exterior Painting company. We strive for excellence and provide the best for our clients. We also offer wallpaper install, wallpaper removal, stucco as well as cleaning services.

"My first time hiring an Angi Pro and I hit the jackpot. Brian Kennedy of Kennedy Painting exceeded my expectations over and over again. From the start of our correspondence in early August (project delayed due to personal issues on my end) to our conversation in October when Brian asked 'how about Monday at 7:00 AM?" I was introduced to the team that worked so efficiently, moving furniture (living room/dining room and two hallways) cleaned up at the end of each day. Wallpaper stripped, walls repaired, and painted. My project took five complete days with minimal interruptions in my daily life. Very, very professional, efficient organization. "

Robin S on October 2025


Quality Preferred Painting

4.96(
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Quality Preferred Painting

4.96(
80
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
97 local quotes requested

Revitalize your home or business today with a brand new paint job! With over 20 years experience, Quality Preferred Painting is your local source for professional work throughout Massachusetts. We also provide plastering, carpentry and pressure washing services. Being founded as a family business, our service and experience is what sets us apart from our competitors. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with all our customers. Quality Preferred Painting is owned and operated by Steven Austin. Please give him a call today to discuss your next project.

"We had all the interior of our home painted and some carpentry work done as well. In addition, we had our kitchen cabinets painted white to modernize the appearance. We had a railing placed in our home. The Quality of the Painting was Exceptional. The painters did an outstanding job. Their work was of high quality and detailed oriented. They were always on time and extremely neat. It was a pleasure to have the painters in our home. Our home looks refreshed and beautiful. We would hire Quality Preferred Painting again. If you want exceptional painting and carpentry work done in your home or business with a highly professional team, call Steve Austin."

Jim K on August 2023

Revitalize your home or business today with a brand new paint job! With over 20 years experience, Quality Preferred Painting is your local source for professional work throughout Massachusetts. We also provide plastering, carpentry and pressure washing services. Being founded as a family business, our service and experience is what sets us apart from our competitors. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with all our customers. Quality Preferred Painting is owned and operated by Steven Austin. Please give him a call today to discuss your next project.

"We had all the interior of our home painted and some carpentry work done as well. In addition, we had our kitchen cabinets painted white to modernize the appearance. We had a railing placed in our home. The Quality of the Painting was Exceptional. The painters did an outstanding job. Their work was of high quality and detailed oriented. They were always on time and extremely neat. It was a pleasure to have the painters in our home. Our home looks refreshed and beautiful. We would hire Quality Preferred Painting again. If you want exceptional painting and carpentry work done in your home or business with a highly professional team, call Steve Austin."

Jim K on August 2023


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High Definition Painting Inc

4.90(
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High Definition Painting Inc

4.90(
82
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

We are a commercial painting business that provides the best quality painting to keep your business looking fresh. As a business painting company, we can help you give your business the look you have always desired. We are experts in local commercial & house painting, providing both interior & exterior painting at competitive pricing.

"This is the second time that I’ve used High Definition painting - Fernando and his team did an incredible job painting the third floor of my home and outside shutters. The finished product looks incredible and the team is wonderful. Highly recommend."

Kristi C on October 2025

We are a commercial painting business that provides the best quality painting to keep your business looking fresh. As a business painting company, we can help you give your business the look you have always desired. We are experts in local commercial & house painting, providing both interior & exterior painting at competitive pricing.

"This is the second time that I’ve used High Definition painting - Fernando and his team did an incredible job painting the third floor of my home and outside shutters. The finished product looks incredible and the team is wonderful. Highly recommend."

Kristi C on October 2025


"Blake is a highly, skilled professional in his field. His work is top quality. He is a professional who takes pride in his work. He walked me and my husband through the entire process, so we knew what to expect. He arrived on time and put his head down and WORKED the entire day. He cleaned up the work area at the end of every day. Our bathroom never looked so good. I will DEFINATELY use his company again for future projects."

Mary B on October 2025

Home Improvement Contractor with over 25 years experience in making your house a home. Meticulous attention to detail, clean, neat and punctual.

"Blake is a highly, skilled professional in his field. His work is top quality. He is a professional who takes pride in his work. He walked me and my husband through the entire process, so we knew what to expect. He arrived on time and put his head down and WORKED the entire day. He cleaned up the work area at the end of every day. Our bathroom never looked so good. I will DEFINATELY use his company again for future projects."

Mary B on October 2025


"Nayak did excellent quality work. He is very knowledgeable, diligent and meticulous. We enjoyed working with him and highly recommend him."

Diane S on August 2024

Deluxe Painting Services provides premier interior Painting Services at competitive & affordable prices. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Nayak did excellent quality work. He is very knowledgeable, diligent and meticulous. We enjoyed working with him and highly recommend him."

Diane S on August 2024


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Roque General Services

4.88(
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Roque General Services

4.88(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Roque general sevices is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"There were super fast and friendly. Did a nice quick fix so I could use my gate. So thankful for their help!"

Liesbeth T on February 2025

Roque general sevices is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"There were super fast and friendly. Did a nice quick fix so I could use my gate. So thankful for their help!"

Liesbeth T on February 2025


"Fabulous! The entire job was done in 1 day. I would recommend Suetam very highly."

Dan C on January 2025

“With nearly 100 five-star Google reviews, we’ve been proudly serving homeowners since 2018. Specializing in premium interior painting and cabinet refinishing, we deliver exceptional quality and craftsmanship you can trust.”

"Fabulous! The entire job was done in 1 day. I would recommend Suetam very highly."

Dan C on January 2025


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Olde England Painting

5.00(
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Olde England Painting

5.00(
51
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

For over 20 years Olde England Painting has worked on the interior and exterior of some of the finest homes in Boston and surrounding areas. We are a small company with with a highly professional work crew who strive every day to do neat and tidy meticulous prep work and fine finish painting. We are Licensed, Insured and Lead safe Certified to work on older homes as well as new construction.. Email us at: [email protected] Call us at 617 822 9270 Website: oldeenglandpainting.com

"Paul and his team were extremely professional, meticulous, easy to work with, and kind. They arrived early each day, put in long hours, and paid attention to details that even I had not noticed! They went above and beyond to make our house look like a brand new home— from carefully caulking cracks, painting window shutters and the garage and front door columns too. Paul checked in with questions along the way that showed how conscientious he is— from painting an exterior AC unit (an eyesore previously) to the exterior foundational wall color selection and even removing gunk around a basement window— he took his time and the work was thorough and beautiful. We requested that he strip paint from one of the columns holding up our deck to match the other columns and the result is amazing— looks exactly like the others. On top of all this, the team got the job done in great time! Not at all rushed but impressively efficient. I can't recommend Olde English Painting enough. All our neighbors keep saying our house looks so beautiful!"

Emily C on May 2025

For over 20 years Olde England Painting has worked on the interior and exterior of some of the finest homes in Boston and surrounding areas. We are a small company with with a highly professional work crew who strive every day to do neat and tidy meticulous prep work and fine finish painting. We are Licensed, Insured and Lead safe Certified to work on older homes as well as new construction.. Email us at: [email protected] Call us at 617 822 9270 Website: oldeenglandpainting.com

"Paul and his team were extremely professional, meticulous, easy to work with, and kind. They arrived early each day, put in long hours, and paid attention to details that even I had not noticed! They went above and beyond to make our house look like a brand new home— from carefully caulking cracks, painting window shutters and the garage and front door columns too. Paul checked in with questions along the way that showed how conscientious he is— from painting an exterior AC unit (an eyesore previously) to the exterior foundational wall color selection and even removing gunk around a basement window— he took his time and the work was thorough and beautiful. We requested that he strip paint from one of the columns holding up our deck to match the other columns and the result is amazing— looks exactly like the others. On top of all this, the team got the job done in great time! Not at all rushed but impressively efficient. I can't recommend Olde English Painting enough. All our neighbors keep saying our house looks so beautiful!"

Emily C on May 2025

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Exterior Painting questions, answered by experts

Both a roller and a brush are effective methods for painting a chain link fence. A roller will make the job easier by ensuring symmetrical strokes and reaching the backside of the fence as well, which cuts down on paint time. However, a brush is often necessary for painting the base of the fence and near the posts due to its ease of reaching smaller spaces.

Many paint brands advertise as being one-coat paints. While technically true, most painting jobs still require at least two coats of paint to fully cover older paint effectively. When covering particularly dark paints with a lighter color or covering a lighter color with dark paint, three coats, and sometimes more, are often necessary to avoid streaks and spots.

The two most common paint types are latex-based paint and oil-based paint. Here are some of the most significant differences between the two:

Latex-based paint:

  • $15–$60 per gallon on average

  • Best for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways

  • Dries more quickly than oil-based paints

  • More difficult to clean compared to oil-based paint

Oil-based paint

  • $20–$70 per gallon on average

  • Good for bathrooms, kitchens, doors, and trim

  • Easy to clean and holds up well against moisture

  • More likely to chip than latex-based paint

  • Requires good ventilation while drying

No, you can't apply limewash with a roller and expect good results. Limewash is as much a technique as it is a type of paint, and a freehand application with a brush is part of that technique. Hand brushing a large area can be tiring, but limewash goes on easily and only requires thin coats to be effective.

Dirty or not, you should always clean the wall beforehand. Even if the wall looks sparkling clean to the naked eye, it’s good practice to wipe it down with a damp rag and mild detergent. Leftover dirt, dust, and residue can create unsightly textures or interfere with the paint’s adherence to the wall. You’ll never regret cleaning it, but you might regret skipping this step.

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