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Avatar for Paul Chalifour Jr Painting Contractor

Paul Chalifour Jr Painting Contractor

4.88(
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Paul Chalifour Jr Painting Contractor

4.88(
60
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
50 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company with 40 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial painting projects. 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!

"Paul and his whole team were friendly and professional and did a great job finishing the big hallway, bedrooms and stairs in the house. It was a big job and they were able to complete it quickly and to a high standard! "

Nivetha M on November 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company with 40 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial painting projects. 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!

"Paul and his whole team were friendly and professional and did a great job finishing the big hallway, bedrooms and stairs in the house. It was a big job and they were able to complete it quickly and to a high standard! "

Nivetha M on November 2025


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Urbano Painting, Inc.

4.92(
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Urbano Painting, Inc.

4.92(
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Approved Pro
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(
16
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Lighthouse Painting

4.75(
16
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Customers say: Quick response
434 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


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Target Painting & Contracting Inc

4.93(
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Target Painting & Contracting Inc

4.93(
84
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

With over 200 years of combined experience, we have the skills to deliver a quality home renovation for your needs. We do expert work and use only premium products from manufacturers such as Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, California, and Cabot. Don't let just anyone perform your renovations. Our team of professionals is fully insured for your protection. Certificates of insurance are provided to clients and potential clients, upon request.

"Go with Target. I've used several painters, and I have never had the excellent level of quoting and detailed Statement of Work, customer service responsiveness, crew professionalism, quality of prep work and painting, and ability to deliver on my timeline. I am not easily impressed, but Andy, Gabriella, and team knocked it over the Green Monster!"

Rob H on June 2023

With over 200 years of combined experience, we have the skills to deliver a quality home renovation for your needs. We do expert work and use only premium products from manufacturers such as Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, California, and Cabot. Don't let just anyone perform your renovations. Our team of professionals is fully insured for your protection. Certificates of insurance are provided to clients and potential clients, upon request.

"Go with Target. I've used several painters, and I have never had the excellent level of quoting and detailed Statement of Work, customer service responsiveness, crew professionalism, quality of prep work and painting, and ability to deliver on my timeline. I am not easily impressed, but Andy, Gabriella, and team knocked it over the Green Monster!"

Rob H on June 2023


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Bay State Painting & Power Washing

4.85(
33
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Bay State Painting & Power Washing

4.85(
33
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 local quotes requested

Hi there. I am Steve the owner of Bay State and I have over 25 years of experience in residential repairs. I can help with any Honey-Do-List you can throw at me! Some of my services including but not limited to: Interior & exterior painting (Lead certified), pressure washing: deck, porch, & patio painting/repair/cleaning/restoration, carpentry. No job too big or small. I offer a 10% Senior & Veteran's Discount. Please give me a call today! Buy two rooms get a third room 50% off. Paint five rooms (ceilings walls and trim )and get a sixth room free! Book now to get your spot!and pressure washer

"Excellent job!"

Diane R on September 2025

Hi there. I am Steve the owner of Bay State and I have over 25 years of experience in residential repairs. I can help with any Honey-Do-List you can throw at me! Some of my services including but not limited to: Interior & exterior painting (Lead certified), pressure washing: deck, porch, & patio painting/repair/cleaning/restoration, carpentry. No job too big or small. I offer a 10% Senior & Veteran's Discount. Please give me a call today! Buy two rooms get a third room 50% off. Paint five rooms (ceilings walls and trim )and get a sixth room free! Book now to get your spot!and pressure washer

"Excellent job!"

Diane R on September 2025


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Melvin Power Wash

4.50(
672
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Melvin Power Wash

4.50(
672
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
191 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated home improvement and exterior cleaning company based out of Providence, RI and servicing all of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and throughout New England. Our services include: Gutter and Downspout Cleaning, Gutter Repair, Replacement & Installation, Pressure Washing (Roof & House Exterior), Deck Restoration (with Sealant and/or Staining), Deck Maintenance, Window and Screen Cleaning, Carpentry, Exterior Painting, Leaf Removal, Ice & Snow Removal and much more! We are fully licensed & insured and strive to exceed the guidelines established by the Roofing Manufacturers Association. Our mission is to provide the highest quality service to our customers and make it our top priority. We always strive to complete the job to our customers’ requirements and guarantee that it will be done right and on time! Please contact us today to schedule an appointment! 20% OFF from second Home Power wash to Angie's List members. Regularly priced for 2000 feet at $299.00 10% off for Deck maintenance to Angie's List members. Priced regularly 200 feet for $289.00 Call to claim at 401-327-8409

"Melvin and his crew worked really hard. The finished work is elegant and polished. The work presented unanticipated challenges which were handled with creativity and enthusiasm."

Sarah B on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated home improvement and exterior cleaning company based out of Providence, RI and servicing all of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and throughout New England. Our services include: Gutter and Downspout Cleaning, Gutter Repair, Replacement & Installation, Pressure Washing (Roof & House Exterior), Deck Restoration (with Sealant and/or Staining), Deck Maintenance, Window and Screen Cleaning, Carpentry, Exterior Painting, Leaf Removal, Ice & Snow Removal and much more! We are fully licensed & insured and strive to exceed the guidelines established by the Roofing Manufacturers Association. Our mission is to provide the highest quality service to our customers and make it our top priority. We always strive to complete the job to our customers’ requirements and guarantee that it will be done right and on time! Please contact us today to schedule an appointment! 20% OFF from second Home Power wash to Angie's List members. Regularly priced for 2000 feet at $299.00 10% off for Deck maintenance to Angie's List members. Priced regularly 200 feet for $289.00 Call to claim at 401-327-8409

"Melvin and his crew worked really hard. The finished work is elegant and polished. The work presented unanticipated challenges which were handled with creativity and enthusiasm."

Sarah B on December 2025


Kennedy Painting

5.00(
94
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Kennedy Painting

5.00(
94
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Approved Pro
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


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High Definition Painting Inc

5.00(
80
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High Definition Painting Inc

5.00(
80
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
68 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


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Olde England Painting

5.00(
51
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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
22 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


Sunshine Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

Sunshine Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.

"We're happy to recommend Sunshine Construction. Maryam replied promptly and started the work exactly when specified. The crew was hard working, pleasant to speak with, and did a great job of scraping, cleaning, and painting. They worked efficiently and neatly and left the house looking terrific. Would definitely recommend."

Sean G on September 2025

We are 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.

"We're happy to recommend Sunshine Construction. Maryam replied promptly and started the work exactly when specified. The crew was hard working, pleasant to speak with, and did a great job of scraping, cleaning, and painting. They worked efficiently and neatly and left the house looking terrific. Would definitely recommend."

Sean G on September 2025

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Exterior Painting questions, answered by experts

Priming over old exterior paint is fine if the original paint is not cracked, chipped, and peeling. When that is the case, you need to scrape it off and sand first. Primer improves adhesion, seals stains, and provides a consistent base for the new paint. It also enhances the paint's durability and helps achieve a more uniform finish.

You can wallpaper and paint over certain types of wallpaper, but it’s usually a better idea to remove it first. Removing the wallpaper and prepping the wall before painting is a good way to guarantee a smooth finish that looks professional. If you ever have a moisture or water issue after painting over wallpaper, the paper will bubble and damage your wall. Additionally, you should never paint over wallpaper already peeling or otherwise damaged, as this will leave obvious imperfections in your wall and could lead to additional problems.

The type of paint and finish you choose impacts the overall cost of your painting project. Some of the most common types of paint include:

  • Primer: $10–$20 per gallon

  • Flat or matte finish: $10–$70 per gallon

  • Eggshell or satin finish: $12–$72 per gallon

  • Semi-gloss finish: $14–$74 per gallon

  • High-gloss finish: $16–$76 per gallon

Like any painted surface, tile paint can peel and chip over time. However, tile paint can become especially susceptible to peeling during periods of high humidity. Other sources of excess moisture will also cause tile paint to peel faster than normal. And if the tiles are in a high-traffic area, like the entryway floor, tile paint will chip and peel faster.

Assuming you have all of the supplies and materials needed to prep and paint, it will likely be less expensive to paint the room yourself, as it will only cost you the price of paint, which costs an average of $15 to $60 per gallon. Hiring a professional painter to paint a room can cost from $950 to $3,000, or $2 to $6 per square foot, depending on prep and materials involved. If you’re paying for labor only, expect to pay interior painters $20 to $50 per hour.

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