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Avatar for Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC
Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC
5.0(
72
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chavez Painting was outstanding. I was impressed with the work this company did painting the exterior of home. They were on time and did an amazing job. I will hire them again for future projects."
Interior Painting
Exterior painting
Power wash
Bathroom Remodelation
Painting railings

+161

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advancepro llc
5.0(
79
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We needed to get my house painted for sale. I entertained numerous bids. Jose was on the order of half of what the others were charging, but came strongly recommended by a relative. Further, he was very familiar with prepping a house for sale and had numerous suggestions for various difficulties we faced. Jose was prompt and courteous at each of our meetings. He has promptly responded to emails and texts and phone calls even over the holidays. He was flexible when I needed to move his start date. After setting a price for the work to be done, I discovered additional prep work that needed to be done before starting paint. He was able to complete that work for the original cost. His painters arrived en masse to start wall prep first thing on day 1 and made extensive progress each day. Even as work was progressing, Jose was stopping by frequently to review the painter's work. He discovered that certain areas that were not to be painted actually showed some errant brush strokes from prior paint jobs that were now painfully obvious. He was able to quickly price and then complete the additional work at an affordable rate and still complete all the work on time. Jose was able to quickly understand and estimate the original job and complete all the work, including the additional areas for less than 2/3 of any of the other bidders on the project. After we finished our walk through, he offered to stay in touch if we had any questions or if we discovered any oversights. While I don't anticipate any, I am glad that he has been honest, frank and straightforward throughout the whole process and has produced top notch work. I would hire him again for any additional work we would need to have done, and I heartily recommend him to anyone else with paint work to do."
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+11

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Spiros Painting
4.7(
71
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a fabulous experience with Spiro's. Spiro and his son, Dionysios, came out to my at the scheduled time for a free estimate, went over my expectations and their suggestions in detail, and provided a quote. The price was little more than I originally hoped to pay for painting, but after going over all the work that would have to be done because of the space and different materials in the room (for example, prepping/sanding of shelves), it seemed fair. In fact, I don't think I would have gotten a much better price from anyone else who would have done the job right. They were able to come to my house less than a week after providing the quote, and showed up on time with a team of three (Spiro, Jose, and Leo). They got the whole job done in one day and it looks AMAZING. My basement, which previously looked like a half-finished dungeon, now looks light and airy, and like a cozy, finished space that we can use as a den/playroom. It's amazing what a really good paint job can do! They even got my bookshelves (which had been partially destroyed by the waterproofers who had to jackhammer through the floor underneath them) looking great again. They were such a nice team of guys and on top of that, Spiro insisted that we try some of his delicious homemade Greek lunch with us, which was delicious. My 1 year old twins gobbled up that phyllo dish so fast, they barely came up for air! I would absolutely hire this company again for painting. They were professional, warm and friendly, and extremely skilled. Thanks, guys!"
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Abbyart Decorative Painting
4.8(
62
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We painted over old wood-paneled walls in our basement. Mike was the third painter I had come out to quote the job. His experience was obvious when he described how the project should be done. He had good suggestions on color, trim, etc. His price was competitive and included some little things that other painters weren't willing to do for me such as switch out old electrical plates. I am so happy he was able to do the job for us! He did a beautiful job transforming our dark, dated old basement into a bright, airy, and beautiful space! He takes pride in a job well-done and will not stop until everything looks perfect. Our fireplace looks so nice after he did a "German Smear" painting technique on the brick. He was even nice enough to paint my newly installed attic door upstairs at no charge. It was so refreshing to work with someone that has such commitment to customer satisfaction and takes such pride in his work."
Fireplace Wall
Support Pillar
Fireplace Accent
Master Bath Faux Marble
Master Bath Faux Marble

+8

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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C&Painting LLC
4.7(
376
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose Cortez and his colleagues gave us a fair bid for the work we needed done. They were very thorough and careful and their work was excellent. He kept us informed throughout the week-long project so we knew what was being worked on and how long it would take. C&Painting is certified in lead paint removal and the company looks out for the health of its employees."
Exterior Paint
Interior Paint
Exterior Paint and stain
Paint Dc
Paint Deck with solid stain

+78

Response time10 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Perfect Painters
4.4(
74
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is awesome! They painted my house inside and out flawlessly! They also installed gorgeous vinyl plank flooring and carpet. I can’t say enough about the quality of the work! Workers were great and very efficient. The only glitz was in communication and that was partially because I’m difficult to reach. Would definitely give them a high recommendation!"
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+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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J.H Painting Services
5.0(
12
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"J.H. Painting Services did great exterior work on my home this weekend. I had exterior siding and deck power washed, front door painted, and brick foundation painted. All work was done at a high level of quality and in a timely manner. Communication for planning each of the tasks easy and reliable. Contractor arrived on time. I highly recommend for power washing and paint jobs."
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+82

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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J Painting & Home Services LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"J painting painted the interior of my 2800 square-foot house with a finished basement. They did an excellent job high level of attention to detail. Did the job in only four days. I am very happy with the finished project. I will be thinking of them for my next house maintenance project."
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+7

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sheldon & Sons Inc
4.6(
317
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sheldon and Sons did an amazing job on my kitchen. I chose to not only paint the kitchen walls but paint the original kitchen cabinets instead of getting brand new cabinets. I’m glad I did because the way the cabinets were painted made my kitchen look brand new with only half the cost. The crew was incredibly friendly and professional. I felt very comfortable with them working in my home. Everything was done in a timely manner with both quality and efficiency. I am very happy with the work and will definitely be using them again."
Interior Painting of Living Room - After
Interior Painting of Hallway / Stairs- After
We offer Cabinet Painting at Sheldon & Sons as well!
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+111

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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S & J Painting & Remodeling
4.6(
823
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Serving Columbia, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My house was completely repainted by S&J Painting and Remodeling. Their price was the lowest of my estimates, although the quality of the work was absolutely first class. The 45 year old townhouse is beautiful and looks almost brand new. The crew is very helpful, friendly and efficient. They are as careful with the surface prep (sanding and caulking) as the painting itself. I had not used S&J before this time but will definitely go back at my next project. I recommend them highly."
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+53

Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Columbia, MD

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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