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Paul Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Paint Large Room They were neat, courteous, and accommodating. The also did a fantastic job in our lower level room. I cannot say enough good things about them."
Traditional Home Exterior
Interior Painting
Bathroom Remodel/Makeover - Mason's Island
Interior painting - Mason's Island
 Home painting

+38

Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Dnf painting
5.0(
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Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Franklyn, Dali, and their crew were amazing start to finish. They repaired and painted our large Craftsman home’s exterior 6 years ago and it’s still going strong! They showed up every single day, spending long hours in the heat, until the job was 100% done and perfect. We have since hired them again to do interior painting as well. They are wonderful people and fantastic painters. If I could give them 10 stars, I would."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CertaPro Painters
4.2(
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Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are so pleased with the painting from Juliano and his crew. They painted 2 interior rooms and a ceiling as well as stained 4 exterior doors. Their work was excellent and I would hire them again for sure!"
 Mystic Historical Job
 Old Saybrook Stain Job
 Mystic Paint Job
 Pawcatuck Business
 Mystic Residential

+8

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Prolific Painting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prolific Painting LLC, and specifically, owner, Anthony Spaulding, did a phenomenal job painting the exterior of our brand new barn/carriage house. Anthony took great pride in his work and was a true professional: always pleasant, personable, knowledgeable, attentive and responsive to our demands.He worked efficiently and his attention to every little detail was superb. He was punctual and reliable and, at the end of each day, left everything neat and tidy. The price was competitive and fair. Prolific Painting LLC had been highly recommended to us by several family members and friends and once we saw their completed jobs, we were sure that we wanted Prolific Painting LLC to do our job. We were 100% satisfied with the job Anthony and Prolific Painting LLC did for us, and highly recommend them to anyone who wants the job done perfectly."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Unique's Painting
4.8(
9
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Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"It is very rare that I take the time out of my day to actually sit down and write a review about one of the billions of businesses I have encountered in my life. However, every once in a great while when you come across a business that not only has satisfactorily completed the job they were hired to do, but they weâ re able to exceeded your expectations in numerous ways I feel compelled to do so. Honestly , I feel it is the very least I can do to show Uniques painting just how much I truly appreciated them. In addition to thanking thank them, and letting them know how great of a job they did, I also want to be able to help others who are currently in search of a reputable painting company. If you need a painter, I can guarantee you that you donâ t have to look any further. You donâ t have to read any more reviews, Uniqueâ s Painting Company is the way to go! They were on time every day, always very courteous and professional. They paid attention to detail, and the job was well done. I mean amazing customer service at a great price, how can you go wrong? Just to truly exemplify how happy I was when the job was completed, i want others to know I hired them for an additional two more painting jobs. I also referred my parents and two friends to Uniques painting. All three of my referrals provided very similar feedback and couldnâ t thank me enough for helping them. I know itâ s not always easy to pick a painting company from a some online customer reviews, and possibly a few photos. The majority of the time many of us are left disappointed and frustrated about a painting job we just paid for. So please take my advice, and make sure you hire them! Uniques painting I just want to say thank you again, and any future jobs I need done I know exactly where to go."
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Response time50 mins
Response rate96%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Donlon Painting & Home Improvement
4.9(
10
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Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Evan arrived on time and working alone power washed the entire house (1 story) in one morning. The north facing siding was was pretty heavily covered in mold as it had been 6-8 years since it had been cleaned previously. I am very happy with the level of work and highly recommend Donlon Painting for power washing vinyl siding. I am planning on hiring Evan for his painting skills in the near future."
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+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Salem, CT

You’ll need 1 gallon of paint per 350 square feet of coverage. Typical amounts per room size:

  • Small room (200-400 sq. ft.): 1 gallon.

  • Medium-sized (400-800 sq. ft.): 2-4 gallons.

  • Large (800-1,200 sq. ft.): 5-gallons or more.

Painters usually make $20 per hour on average or about $40,000 per year. Independent contractors might pocket a little more. However, they must charge for overhead, such as vehicles, equipment, insurance, marketing and association dues.

Specialty painting, like murals and trompe l’oeil, costs $40 to $50 per hour. Paint might range between $75 to $90. The professional’s skill and experience are also determining factors. While a freelance artist might charge $25 to $30 an hour, a very skilled professional might charge $80 or more. Some might also charge $60 or more for a consultation.

Trompe l'oeil creates a realistic image or optical illusion in three dimensions. Murals are composed on a wall of any size. These two projects vary in price, with a trompe l'oeil typically costing more because of its complexity. Both are considered specialty projects.

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