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True Finish Painting, LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott and Brian were clear and honest about expectations, and their price was very reasonable for a big project (painting my 110-year-old 3-story home). Our house was completed on time and the painters and the crew were respectful and thoughtful of all the scrapping and prepping my old house took to complete. I highly recommend them!"
Sandalwood Court New Con Residence by Black Oak Builders
Potomac
Prescott Remodel
Sandalwood Court New Con Residence by Black Oak Builders
Potomac

+21

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Mr. Nice Guy
3.9(
15
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"The painting was to be completed in July but was delayed until August.  Unfortunately,  I had deck work scheduled for the week they started painting which caused confusion and further delay.  The workers were courteous and cleaned up after themselves.  From what I can determine they did a good job.  They did have to return to repaint the garage doors to match the siding  as the doors were painted the trim color.  I'm not quite sure the paint color matches the siding."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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AKEMA'S PAINTING LLC
4.9(
12
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Serious pealing required considerable work, often at difficult to reach second story. Job was done well. Akena's charge for all work was exceptionally reasonable. Parenthetically, in addition to painting skill, it should be mentioned that he was professionally knowledgeable, for example, he determined why paint had pealed and suggested how to prevent future erosion. Mr. Akema was found to be a particularly friendly individual with whom we enjoyed doing business. We recommend him and his company without reservations."
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Field Advantage LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff is a pro at fixing anything in a household, painting interior and exterior of a household, and completing any handyman projects. He modernized our entire kitchen, painted our hallway and living room. He did such a good job we had him paint the exterior of our house. He is a master craftsman, has an old school work ethic, and takes care of all equipment and clean up. It will be done right, and he offers suggestions in saving money. Best work I have seen."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
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Premier Painting
4.2(
57
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish this was a top notch experience… from phone response to answering questions, suggestions on paint, price, the wonderful paint job, the cleanliness during and after work … this company exceeded everything I asked for … highly recommend!!"
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+19

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CruzRemodel
5.0(
6
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CruzRemodel was an excellent choice! Alex and his team were creative, professional, and expedient. A complete custom job, the team at CruzRemodel were up to the task and completed the job in minimal time. Trust that their quality will far exceed their cost!"
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+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Westwood Services
4.5(
139
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and his crew at Westwood
Services really helped us out of a tight spot when we bought our new home. We
bought our current house, and moving day was in two weeks. We thought that gave
us time to repaint the interior of our house as the colors were not to our
taste. We came in and repainted the master bedroom, when we realized that we would
not be able to do the rest before moving day. I had already contracted with
Westood Services to clean the carpets, and when I found out that they also do
interior paint, I called them to set up an appointment. Tim, the new owner, was
very friendly and professional.  He made
time to get to our house right away, and they repainted almost the entire
interior of our house in a little over three days! I know one of their painters
worked at least one twelve hour day to get the job done in time. The house
looks great, and give the time frame, they did a really good job. Given a
little more time, I'm sure all of the little things, like putting back the
outlet and vent covers would have been done. The paint just needed some extra
time to dry. I would recommend Westwood Services to anyone who needs carpet
cleaning, or interior painting done.
"
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Inkd Out Construction
4.1(
10
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great! Brandon and crew were in and out in one day, they took down like 6 bushes/trees, trimmed the bush in the back yard, trimmed my front tree and rose bush!! It was a lot of work and a lot to haul away and they did it all on an extremely hot day. The turn around time was amazing, met on a Wednesday, work was complete on Thursday. I highly recommend this company, they did a great job!!!"
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+29

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Ames, NE

You'll need about two gallons of paint to fully cover your kitchen cabinets with two coats. Since each gallon covers around 350 square feet, it's a good idea to measure your cabinets or use a paint calculator to determine exactly how much you'll need. Starting with one or two coats of primer and then applying two to three layers of paint will give you a flawless, durable finish. Using high-quality paint can reduce the number of coats needed and provide a long-lasting finish.

The best type of paint for your kitchen cabinets is latex paint because it applies evenly and creates a durable finish. If you're painting wood surfaces and need extra adhesion, acrylic paint is a great alternative. We don't recommend oil-based paint for residential use due to its VOC emissions. For finishes, go with eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss, or satin, as matte finishes aren't as durable or as easy to clean.

The best method for painting kitchen cabinets is spray painting because it gives you a smooth, even finish without brush strokes. While brushes and rollers can work, they often leave marks and require more effort. If you're aiming for a professional look, spray painting is your best bet to enhance the beauty and durability of your cabinets.

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