The Finishers Stain & Paint llc

We recently bought a house and the kitchen was quite dated, but the cabinets were higher quality. Brad came out shortly after initial contact to evaluate the space and followed up quickly with a quote. After getting several quotes, we decided to move forward with Brad based on his process and the quality of materials he uses. We were in the process of remodeling most of the house at the same time and Brad was VERY accommodating when it came to working in conjunction with other contractors. Brad takes pride in his work and that became very evident through this process and certainly at completion of the project when we could see the results. His communication was great and he was always on time. He made a major project very easy for us!

Our kitchen cabinets were top of the line, but they had become pretty beat up over the years. I was convinced we would have to replace them entirely. My wife obtained three estimates with one telling her it would be best to replace the cabinets. Reluctantly, she convinced me that we should use Brad Boehm and his company, The Finishers, to resurface/stain our existing cabinets. What a remarkable job he did. He explained everything and delivered in a perfect and professional manner. We are so pleased with the cabinets. It looks like we have a brand new kitchen. Definitely A+ work!

Brad from The Finishers visited our home to give us a quote for work we thought needed to be done. This is exactly why this review is rated highly. We had a couple of items in the cabinetry genre that needed attention. We informed him of our thoughts that we may put our home on the market and that we didn't want to go overboard on repairs and refinishes. After we showed him item 1, he indicated a particular repair process that we could cheaply and sufficiently perform on our own! (He even told us the method, the names of the product and where to go to buy and get further guidance.) Item number two was a huge money making opportunity for him. Refinishing a good amount of cabinetry. However, he assured us that it wasn't in horrible shape, and again gave us details as to how to fix our wood products. Item number 3 was wallpaper removal, wall painting and trim/door painting. He informed us that he is no longer in that business. So, in reality, we did not contract him for anything or pay him for anything. But he DID provide service to us. This is why I checked the yes box regarding services performed. We have not contracted him to perform any work, because he convinced us it wasn't necessary. Whaaaaat? Brad was truly professional and gracious. I immediately forgot the name of the products after he left and called him on the phone. He answered the question again for me. Then...two days later, he followed up with an email to see if we had tried the repairs, yet. What wonderful customer service. When I need something done in the cabinetry or wood furniture refinishing areas, I am calling Brad at The Finishers!!! I think you'd be pleased with the high level of customer service that Brad supplies.

The first week the bathroom cabinets and drawers were all removed and taken offsite. This included 4 cabinet doors and 6 drawers.The facing was stripped on one day and painted the next. Brad was finishing up another job which is why he started the kitchen cabinets the second week. All kitchen doors and drawers were removed the second week and striped and stained offsite. The kitchen was sealed off and the stripping was started. Removing the varnish took a bit longer than norm because it had been put on thicker when the house was built. The whole process took about two weeks. Customer service provided was excellent. I felt comfortable leaving town for a week while he was working. The work was completed on time. He cleaned up before leaving and was professional and polite. I love the overall look of my kitchen now.

Brad is very detailed oriented and was helpful in selecting the best color. He provided a sample and painted one of my cabinet doors with my color options so I could select the color I liked best. He was professional, prompt and courteous of our home. The cabinets look great. It is better than I had hope and well worth waiting for.

The Finishers .... who never started. Let me begin with the email log - On February 5, 2013 at 1:54 PM Michael xxx <[email protected]> wrote: Dear Brad Boehm, Your profile caught the eye of an Angie's List member in your area and they left you the following message: I have cabinets which were damaged by water on one wall. I need to have someone come to the house and give me a quote on the total repair cost of the cabinets. How soon can you schedule an appointment? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 3:11 PM To: Michael xxx Subject: Re: Angie's List member requests contact from your company Michael, I will have time Thursday morning 7:30-8 range. If this works for you please provide your address with zip and a contact phone. If this doesn't work for you please let me know what does. Thanks for contacting me. I look forward to your reply. From: Michael xxxx Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 3:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Angie's List member requests contact from your company Brad, Thanks for the quick reply. Thursday morning, between 7:30 ? 8am, will work just fine. My address ? 1331 xxxxxxxx xx Lewisville, Tx xxxxx (214) xxx-xxxx Regards, Michael xxxx Subject:RE: Angie's List member requests contact from your company From:Michael xxxx <[email protected]> To:"[email protected]" [email protected] Brad, Apologize for the late email, but just wanted to confirm our meeting for tomorrow morning between 7:30 - 8am. Michael I waited at our house until 8:50am, almost an hour after Brad should have been here. No reply to my email, no phone call, no apology, NO BUSINESS or RECOMMENDATION from me. Very Sad!! Responding to the contractor, You are exactly right, you have never worked for me, but easily could have. When I take off 2 hours from work to meet you, and then you don't show, I've wasted 2 hours of my workday and yes, you are considered the bad (disrespectful) guy! Not "cut & paste", "copy & paste, which was verbatim from the email string and you will also see that one of my replies was sent directly to your email address, bypassing the Angie's List mail router (just in case)! You apparently received this review, so I suppose something is working on the Angie's side.... just saying. Mysterious address ..... it's my work address, which I'm going to xxx out my personal info! Really? I was given the option to contact via email or phone. I chose email since that is the easiest way for me to communicate while at work. Please don't try to blame the customer, not good for business!

We found Brad through Angies list and contacted him for an estimate. He scheduled a time to come out and scope out the project. He was backlogged at the time and provide an initial estimate a week later and we took our time deciding (and waiting for the rest of the work at the house to complete). We selected Brad and he was able to start early November and finish almost 5 weeks later. The process was paint the closet fixed shelves and frames, paint the closet doors and drawers, stain the office doors and drawers, and then stain the office frames. With a prime coat and two finish coats, the drying time was substantial. A couple of things that we appreciated with Brad. First, he communicates and provides updates so we weren't left wondering what is going to happen when. Brad also has an attention to detail that we have not found with other painters. There were a few spots that we (and he) weren't happy about before the final coat was applied but before we had even said anything, Brad had resolved it. We also appreciated that he wanted to have a sample of the finish and paint prior to starting the work so that there were no questions going into the process about colors or finish. The finished product looks great. We would not hesitate to have Brad back to do additional painting at the house.

We selected Brad to refinish our kitchen cabinets based on his excellent reviews on Angies list. Brad gave us a detailed quote and explained the entire process at the beginning. He also gave us an estimated start date, and we were very impressed because he started the work at the estimated time. He made several samples of stain colors and stained some of our cabinet doors so we could pick the color we wanted. This included making several samples and several visits to our home to make sure we were happy with the color. After we decided on the stain color, he picked up all the doors and drawers and took them to his shop for staining. He arrived at 7:30 the next morning to begin work on the cabinet boxes which had to be done on site. This included tenting off the kitchen, taping and covering areas that were not being stained, and covering all appliances and counters before he started work. The sanding, staining and applying lacquer was an intensive process that took several days. He was very meticulous in ensuring that all areas were properly completed. After the cabinet boxes were done, he worked on staining the doors offsite and after about 2 weeks, he installed our cabinet doors. He also drilled the holes for cabinet pulls we provided and installed them.. Our kitchen looks beautiful and we could not have found a better finisher to refinish our cabinets. Our cabinets look better than they did when they were new. We highly recommend Brad for cabinet refinishing!

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Brad is a perfectionist and a true master at his craft. He communicates every aspect of the job to make sure you're satisfied. The job site was always clean. I highly recommend him. We had some unexpected complications with our job which Brad handled in a professional manner. My cabinets look like they were painted in a factory and are awesome!

About five years ago I had my then 15-year-old cabinets refinished to a dark color of stain. Bad choice on my part, as my kitchen then became too dark for my taste (we have dark granite countertops). After reading many reviews for several businesses on Angie's List, I selected Brad's company for an estimate (based on the positive feedback from other Angie's List clients). I had already decided that I wanted to paint my cabinets an off-white color (cream), and Brad told me about the type of paint he prefers to use. It is not cheap, but definitely worth using because it goes on evenly and dries smoothly, Brad explained. I could see how much Brad loved his work and what professionalism he brings to the job. This guy really, really loves cabinets!! I ended up calling him The Cabinet Whisperer once the work was completed. Truly, he and his assistant, Troy, are artists. Brad carefully explained how he would progress through the job, provided me with a written estimate, and gave me a start date. He and Troy were extremely careful about working in my home and cleaned up every evening. My husband and I never felt like we were living in a mess or a nightmare (compared to other interior jobs we have had done). Even when the rainy weather caused a slight delay in getting my cabinet doors/drawers returned to the house and installed (due to high humidity slowing drying time), Brad made sure we were ok with the delay and understood the reason. Brad is a true perfectionist; if there were such a thing as "museum quality cabinet workmanship," Brad would be in the Louvre! I've asked Brad to use us a references, and even encouraged him to allow us to show our cabinets to potential customers. That is about the highest compliment I can give a business, as I am a somewhat private person. I really worried that my cabinets would look like a DIY job, since they were being painted, but Brad and Troy have left us with a look that makes the finish appear factory installed. No streaks or marks or any brushed-on looks. It's amazing. These guys know what they are doing, and their talented work left us totally enchanted. BRAVO to two of the best artists in the world!!

Brad and his team are wonderful! The guys came in to paint my interior and fix cosmetic cracks in the walls and ceiling as needed. They went above and beyond the quoted work, were very prompt and neat and left my home looking like brand new when they finished. The entire process of getting the quote, scheduling the work and having the actual work performed went so much easier than I expected and Brad and Troy were wonderful to work with. Very professional and easygoing. I highly recommend this company and plan to have them do additional work for me soon. Please feel free to contact me if you want to learn more.

Based on the reviews on Angie's List we selected Brad to totally refinish our custom kitchen cabinets as well as a built-in entertainment center in the den, two stairway banisters and our front door. This refinishing process included stripping existing stain, sanding, staining and lacquering. He gave us a very detailed bid outlining the scope of the project, estimated time lines for completion of the job, and the cost. In discussions about the job, we were made aware of the what to expect during this process, which included the mess and inconvenience involved. All the drawers and cabinet doors were refinished off site. The cabinet bases however had to be done in place. Our process included a penetrating stain that was sprayed as was the lacquer finish. I would recommend that any carpet in the areas where the refinishing will be done be removed prior to the start of the process. Since we are replacing the carpet this was not an issue for us. Because we were coordinating with other contractors, the job spanned a total of ten weeks. Brad willingly accommodated the other contractors' time lines. Brad matched the color we wanted despite the fact that we had at least four different woods which absorbed the stain differently and in some areas didn't accept it at all. Being a perfectionist, Brad worked with technical stain specialists to bring out the beautiful grain in the wood and minimize color variations due to the wood. He was very knowledgeable and professional and found a solution that gave us beautiful cabinets. He demonstrated his willlingness to do whatever it took to satisfy us. We would recommend him to anyone who seeks an exceptional cabinet refinishing professional.

Brad showed up on time to provide a quote! He asked good questions in order to understand our expectations and to give the most accurate quote possible. While his quote was not the least expensive of the three we gathered, it was clearly fair and competitive. Brad and his assistant showed up on time on the day scheduled for work to begin! Considerable time was spent protecting walls, floors, and vents to make sure dust and ?gunk? from the popcorn ceiling removal was contained. Clean up at the end of each day as better than anyone could expect considering the amount of work done. Brad called a least once a day to provide a status report if we did have time to drop by and see for ourselves. So refreshing to work with a polite, professional contractor! Plan to use The Finishers Quality Painting again.

Brad removed all the cabinet doors and drawers and painted them off-site at his shop. He sanded down the cabinet frames and cleaned them, and was very careful to cover all floors and kitchen surfaces from the dust. He even brings his own vacuum to clean up each day! He applied the primer and then sanded everything down again until the frames looked new, then applied 2 coats of this beautiful white paint. Over the next few days, Brad completed the same process with the doors/drawers off-site. Today he came back to install the doors and drawers and do any touch-up work. He also installed new hardware and hinges and took care to ensure everything was hanging correctly. Brad always arrived when expected and kept in contact with me frequently by phone if there were any delays. I appreciated always knowing his plans and what to expect. He is a very neat painter - cleaning up each day before he left. I am very careful when I hire a contractor in my home, and Brad put me at ease from the start. I am extremely pleased with the result, and plan to hire Brad again in a few months to repaint both bathroom cabinets as well. He uses a very high quality paint and is very meticulous, so the cabinets now look new. I would recommend anyone to use Brad for their painting, even if they have to wait a few weeks because he is so busy!

Extremely professional. Very detail oriented. On time everyday. Brad made a large investment of time up front to prepare surfaces for painting in order to provide a quality job. Would definitely hire again.

Brad's first visit was to look at my kitchen cabinets to determine the best game plan in providing me a darker stain and lacquer than previous lighter stain on doors, drawers, and cabinet frames. Brad was very professional and always was on time. He was very detailed oriented and the finished doors, drawers and cabinet frames far exceeded my expectations. In fact, my neighbor happened to be over visiting and she commented the cabinets look new. This was the best compliment I could have received concerning these cabinets. Brad also painted the kitchen walls which really brought out the darker stain he applied to the cabinets. I would recommend Brad Boehm to anyone that is in the market for interior painting and cabinet stripping, staining and lacquering. I have asked Brad to give me a quote for restaining my 8 ft. Cedar, Board on Board Fence that surrounds my backyard.

Brad came out and gave me an estimate and explained all my choices and best paint options to get the look we wanted. He was always on time and completed the work in the time he said. He protected all areas of the house while painting and cleaned up completely every day when finished. I could not be more pleased. I would definitely refer him to others and will hire him again to paint other areas of our home.

I can't rate the business's service because they did not complete any work or even a simple estimate. While I appreciate their speedy reply they aren't taking any work for 6-8 months unless I want to spend $5,000 to paint a 1550 SF home. No thanks, but good luck yourself. I rated you a D due to your response. As for trying to get a big the company sent this... Hi Dee, I'm not taking on any new work for 6-8 months. Sorry I can't help & I will have a notification on my website soon. It sounds pretty standard & could range from $2k using cheap paint and fast application-which I wouldn't be interested in- to $5k (roughly) using ben moore aura and detailed application. Just FYI. Good luck in your search. Regards, Brad Boehm The Finishers 214.499.1128 thefinisherspainting.com find us on angieslist.com BBB Accredited Business sent via mobile device

I wanted to have rooms repainted in a house I'm moving into. I actually picked up Brad's business card at the Ben Moore store in Frisco. After reading great reviews on Angie's list I decided to give him a call. Brad came out and he was punctual and very professional. Of all the estimates I'd received his was the most detailed. He went room by room, taking measurements, pointing out flaws and recommended the type of paint he would use and why. In the end I chose Brad because I trusted him and he offers a limited warranty on his work. He's not the cheapest guy, but I don't regret my decision to go with him. The rooms look amazing! He only uses Ben Moore paint and let me tell ya, there is a difference folks! Initially, he thought the color I chose for the DR would be too dark, but it turned out great. Based off my experience I will only use Brad and his team for future projects. I highly recommend these guys.

Excellent. They showed up on time. Covered everything and were very respectful of being in our home. Left them alone several times while running errands and no issues at all. The owner Brad checked in with us and on the work frequently. A few touch ups were required which we just said we could do ourselves, but Brad insisted on coming back to fix. Brad showed up himself and took care of it.

I called Bad to get a quote on refacing our cabinets. He was prompt (even 1 minute early...unheard of in the vendor world!) and professional and we liked him so much. Our cabinets were a disaster and needed to be refaced/repainted (a situation we inherited from the previous home owner). Brad spent quite a bit of time looking at our cabinets and trying to find a way to help. He came to the conclusion that he was not the right person to help us with this project. He referred us to another painter, Diana's Faux Finishes, and even came back out the next week WITH HER to see if she could help out. She could - we booked her and she just finished up and did a fabulous job. But we could not have done it without Brad from The Finishers. I wish we could have given him all of our business but appreciate the fact that he referred us to a quality vendor who could better serve us. That is integrity!

The positive experience began with the estimate appointment. Brad was able to meet me on a holiday weekend. He was prompt which I did not expect. He gave a very detailed explaination of what paint he recommended and why, how he would paint the rooms and the furniture and how long the job would take. The price estimate was very detailed. For bedroom one, my daughter wanted it stripes on the top 2/3rds of the wall (pink, purple and white stripes) with the bottom third of the wall a solid yellow. The ceiling was also painted yellow. For bedroom two, the bottom half of the wall was purple with pink on the top half with a solid white stripe between the pink and purple. The ceiling was also painted yellow. The bathroom shared by the girls was painted yellow. The hallway between the bedrooms was painted pink. All trim, cabinets, doors were in off white. Thr furniture was also painted white, My garage was turned into a spray paint booth for a week to paint all the furniture. Brad and Richard covered everything in the garage (including walls) with drop cloths and plastic coverings. They left the garage in the same condition they found it and the furniture turned out great! I provided paint chip color samples which he matched perfectly. My girls love their rooms! The entire job took about 8 days (lost a day due to illness). They would have completed the job on schedule if it wasn't for illness. My father-in-law house sat while I worked. Brad called me several times during the job to keep me updated. I will definately use brad and his group again. They left everything clean and I was greatly impressed with he level of detail. The stripes are perfect - straight without pencil lines or bleeding paint.

Brad was great about coming right over to get me an estimate. He was accomodating to get a crew in within the next couple of days so I could get the cabinets painted prior to moving in my home. His guys showed up on time, did their work, cleaned up their mess, were polite and professional! My kitchen looks FANTASTIC !!! I love it. I feel like it was definitely money well spent. Any other painting I need done I will definitely be calling Brad ! Great Job.

Punctual, dealt with all surprises as they came very smoothly, excellent work, did a walk through with us after it dried to make sure it was all done appropriately. Nice job. The entry hall was especially tricky with the high ceiling and they handled it much easier than some of the other painters were planning on doing.