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Mel Manthey

Specialty Painting Service, Wallcovering or Wallpaper Removal, Commercial Interior Surfaces Painting or Staining Service,

About us

Mel Manthey is your choice with seal of approval, for high-quality, specialty painting projects and finishes, paper removal, staining ,varnishing, specialty textures, faux finishes, renew weathered windows, renew countertops, renew cabinets, glazes, etc. Over 20 yrs. experience helping solve problems and making the old look like new and making the ordinary look extrordinary.

Business highlights

41 years of experience

Memberships & Affiliations

Interior decorators

Services we offer

Countertop Renewal - Marble- or Granite-look, Faux Finishes - View Our Portfolio for Choosing Patterns and Colors, Light Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Handyman Services, Painting, Staining, Varnishing, Paper Removal, Texturing - Most Surfaces, Durable Finishes, Weathered Window Renewal - Paint or Paper Removal, Restaining and Varnishing

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Reviews
4.724 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
4%
3
4%
2
4%
1
0%

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Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews
Kaitlyn N.
Jul 2011
N/A
He was nice to work with, but the painting was spotty and we had to go through and mark up where he missed. Found paint spots on floors and fixtures. Wasn't the highest of quality, but was a lot cheaper than the rest.

Jeff B.
Sep 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
MEL WAS GREAT-POLITE-GOOD WITH COLOR SELECTION AND TOOK TIME TO FINISH SMALL AREAS THAT NEEDED FINAL TOUCHES. GREAT PAINTER, ALSO REASONABLE. WE WOULD RECOMMEND MEL!

Lara Z.
Jul 2010
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
I chose Mel to paint the interior of a vacant townhouse that i was putting on the market. He and his crew were available immediately and were able to complete the project in just a few days. Mel also took the time to point out other small maintenance tasks that would be beneficial to complete prior to listing the home, which was appreciated.

Karron S.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
very confident, effecient, and did a wonderful job!. I've had many compliments on the project he painted for us! So grateful I found Mel!

Eric L.
May 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Mel and his crew were great to work with! They did a quality job and often times made very valuable suggestions. They kept the worksite clean and were efficient. Another benefit is that they were able to handle some other odd jobs around the house.

Lynda B.
May 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mel and crew were great! We would definitely use his services again!!

Kevin L.
Apr 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Mel completed the job on time. His bid was one of the most competitive I received. Overall quality was very good. I just noticed a couple of small where it looks like a roller brushed against a white ceiling.
Response from Mel Manthey
"We have custom colors for ceilings, whether they need touch up, water stains etc. We can custom match your ceiling vs repaint whole ceiling,saving you time and money!"

Lorelei B.
Mar 2010
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Did the job quickly and clean up afterward. Reasonably price. One repair job still waiting for fix , but other than that great job.
Response from Mel Manthey
"If a thermo boeing crack happens in your home it can change with weather. We use a special process to solve problem."

Joe H.
Dec 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Mel offered me painting and handyman services together. Mel was friendly and helpful despite the fact that it took longer than we expected as it turned out to be a complicated project.

Russell A.
Nov 2009
N/A
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
He showed up, and then some others joined him and he had the job done in no time. Did a great job.

Mary K.
Nov 2009
2.0
Wallcovering or Wallpaper Removal
$900
Good Communication, on time, clean up ok. Wallpaper removal and patching good. Painting and staining poor. had to go back and repaint edge all the way around ceiling. Should have knowledge to use a roller with nap to help cover walls after wallpaper removal. I did not compain just easier to do it myself.
Response from Mel Manthey
"This is unfortunate, as we try to correct any situations that need attention to give the customer the best value and service possible from this company who has been in business over 15yrs.and as previous clients state we are clean, reasonable and pride ourselves in quality."

Frank B.
Oct 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Mel and his crew did a beautiful job painting our home and we couldn't be more pleased with the results! They were professional, tidy in their clean-up, and conscientious. Our home looks beautiful after their work.

A H.
Sep 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
We are so pleased with the resuls of the paint job that he and his crew did for us! He helped us to choose the colors that were best and we are so happy with how it turned out. I would highly recommend him to others and would use him again in the future.

Constantin C.
Aug 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We are very pleased by the work Mel and his crews have done. We initially wanted to repaint the kitchen (we had wallpaper) and the approach Mel suggested worked very well and saved us money. We end up doing more than the kitchen. For the kitchen we decided to go with the faux paint and it looks great (I recommend it). For the rest of the project it was plain color but the paint (Mel took care of this) matched perfect the sample we got (until now, the ones we got from Home Depot never quite match the colors with the sample). They worked very fast and clean. They addressed the few corrections we requested.

Cecilia P.
Aug 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mel was extremely courteous-finished the job on time & on budget-Great Job.

Janet S.
Jul 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mel was great to work with. He and his crew were on time and the price was right!!! They were very nice to talk to. I will be using his services for my next paint job!!!

Jennifer O.
Jun 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Mel did a great job. He was thorough, completed the job on time, and had a competitive bid.

Dina S.
Jun 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Mel did a great job. He repaired some dry wall scuffs and painted the walls in a rental unit. The work was completed right away and he was very nice to work with.

Alain D.
May 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Working with Mel and his crew was a pleasure. I was important to me that the same person that came out to do the estimate on the work was actually going to be doing the work. After over 14 years in my townhouse I decided it was about time to paint so I had them paint nearly every wall and ceiling in the place. They did great prep work - basically draping the house in plastic to spray paint the vaulted ceilings and removed light switch plates and fixtures to paint behind them not just around them. I would recommend them highly.

Cindy R.
Feb 2009
5.0
Wallcovering or Wallpaper Removal
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mel was responsive and had a quick turnaround. He was professional and kind. He painted in my daughters bedroom and was very patient in figuring out what she wanted.

Judy K.
Dec 2008
5.0
Wallcovering or Wallpaper Removal
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Mel was great at finding an alternative solution to my wallpaper issue. His suggestion saved me a lot of time and money.

Nancy H.
Oct 2008
5.0
Specialty Painting Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
On time, professional and was able to capture my ideas and put them on the wall. He did a great job.

Jim T.
May 2008
5.0
Wallcovering or Wallpaper Removal
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Good work and seemed very efficient. Was early the first day, and finished the second day

Homeowner
Feb 2008
N/A
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a great job and I would recommend them.

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FAQ

Mel Manthey is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Yes, Mel Manthey offers free project estimates.

No, Mel Manthey does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Mel Manthey does not offer emergency services.

Yes, Mel Manthey offers warranties.