Small local owned company, that strives that tries for excellent and high quality at an affordable price without cutting any corners. For all of your interior painting needs to make your home beautiful and up to your expectations.
Small local owned company, that strives that tries for excellent and high quality at an affordable price without cutting any corners. For all of your interior painting needs to make your home beautiful and up to your expectations.
With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
With over 30+ years of combined experience under our belt, we are ready to paint your vision! Our mission is to provide you with unparalleled customer service - and it starts with communication! Our staff is prompt, courteous, and are ready to provide you with a quality finish to your painting project every step of the way. Call or message us today to schedule an estimate!
"Would hire again"
Donald G on November 2024
With over 30+ years of combined experience under our belt, we are ready to paint your vision! Our mission is to provide you with unparalleled customer service - and it starts with communication! Our staff is prompt, courteous, and are ready to provide you with a quality finish to your painting project every step of the way. Call or message us today to schedule an estimate!
"Would hire again"
Donald G on November 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of painting services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Our realtor referred us to Riverside Painting for the interior painting of one of our commercial offices, and we're thrilled that he did! Steve, Corey, and crew did an absolutely exceptional job. They were responsive, accommodating, professional, and their workmanship was truly flawless. And as an added bonus, they're just really nice, personable guys! We will definitely be using Riverside Painting again in the future and will be referring them to others as well. "
Mark M on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of painting services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Our realtor referred us to Riverside Painting for the interior painting of one of our commercial offices, and we're thrilled that he did! Steve, Corey, and crew did an absolutely exceptional job. They were responsive, accommodating, professional, and their workmanship was truly flawless. And as an added bonus, they're just really nice, personable guys! We will definitely be using Riverside Painting again in the future and will be referring them to others as well. "
Mark M on May 2025
"Carolyn î î ¸ î ¸ î ¸ î ¸ î ¸ just now NEW For serious carpentry -- cedar siding replacements & repairs, window ledges given new PVC replacments, deckboard replacements & repairs and new deck stain job plus new oil primer, and new Paint with Sherwin Williams Latitude, I would give Sam & his crew plus Vini & his painting crew outstanding 5 star rating. Sal Ferreira who oversaw the whole Project and his crew members did things the right way. Pre-Primed cedarsiding was used and other areas scraped to the bare wood were also oil primed before 2 coats of Latex Latitude was applied to the body of the house, as well as exterior window and door frames & doors using 2 coats of Sherwin Williams Emerald High Reflective Gloss White after they were also primed, sanded, and then painted the right way. First time ever this has been done the RIGHT WAY. PLUS, they protected all the windows from any spray painting, roller painting, and brush painting done too, the RIGHT WAY. Clearly, they paid attention to detail. And 12 window ledges were replaced with permanent White PVC to stop future water damage problems of rot to the wood sections framing the outside windows. And PVC also permanently replaced the garage door woodsiding uprights that were splitting from snow and water damage done over the past 18 years. The attention to detail these men have is amazing!!! They did a phenomenal job and still did outstanding work in an intense 4 day heatwave. Did keep them well supplied with fresh Frozen Spring Water bottles which they could apply to their necks to stay cool and drink it once it was drinkable. Out of 4 different painting crews over the years, RP PRO Painting & Contracting clearly are the best. When few areas needed touchup, Sal pointed it out to them and it got done right! They worked on the home and did the right repairs and overall painting as if it were their own home, garage, & deck being worked on. THANK YOU for doing such a phenomenal job!! Even our family dogs were impressed and love the new look along with those who have seen you work done here. MANY THANKS and God Bless you."
Carol S on June 2024
"Carolyn î î ¸ î ¸ î ¸ î ¸ î ¸ just now NEW For serious carpentry -- cedar siding replacements & repairs, window ledges given new PVC replacments, deckboard replacements & repairs and new deck stain job plus new oil primer, and new Paint with Sherwin Williams Latitude, I would give Sam & his crew plus Vini & his painting crew outstanding 5 star rating. Sal Ferreira who oversaw the whole Project and his crew members did things the right way. Pre-Primed cedarsiding was used and other areas scraped to the bare wood were also oil primed before 2 coats of Latex Latitude was applied to the body of the house, as well as exterior window and door frames & doors using 2 coats of Sherwin Williams Emerald High Reflective Gloss White after they were also primed, sanded, and then painted the right way. First time ever this has been done the RIGHT WAY. PLUS, they protected all the windows from any spray painting, roller painting, and brush painting done too, the RIGHT WAY. Clearly, they paid attention to detail. And 12 window ledges were replaced with permanent White PVC to stop future water damage problems of rot to the wood sections framing the outside windows. And PVC also permanently replaced the garage door woodsiding uprights that were splitting from snow and water damage done over the past 18 years. The attention to detail these men have is amazing!!! They did a phenomenal job and still did outstanding work in an intense 4 day heatwave. Did keep them well supplied with fresh Frozen Spring Water bottles which they could apply to their necks to stay cool and drink it once it was drinkable. Out of 4 different painting crews over the years, RP PRO Painting & Contracting clearly are the best. When few areas needed touchup, Sal pointed it out to them and it got done right! They worked on the home and did the right repairs and overall painting as if it were their own home, garage, & deck being worked on. THANK YOU for doing such a phenomenal job!! Even our family dogs were impressed and love the new look along with those who have seen you work done here. MANY THANKS and God Bless you."
Carol S on June 2024
Community Home Services, LLC is proud to be a family owned, locally operated business that has been serving our community since 1999. With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your and siding needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship at a fair price. Our customers know that they can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done, that they will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Community Home Services difference, get in touch today!
"Work was quickly completed- showed up on time and completed job in less than two hours."
Carol R on March 2024
Community Home Services, LLC is proud to be a family owned, locally operated business that has been serving our community since 1999. With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your and siding needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship at a fair price. Our customers know that they can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done, that they will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Community Home Services difference, get in touch today!
"Work was quickly completed- showed up on time and completed job in less than two hours."
Carol R on March 2024
Costello Coatings, based out of Freeport, Maine, with over 25 years of experience, is dedicated to providing our Customers with the finest quality craftsmanship possible. We put our Hearts in to each and every project and look forward to continuing to build our reputation as the premier service of Cumberland county, ME and the surrounding area.we are insured ,have an A-1 rating with the better business bureau and value each and every customer !
"Fast and quality work"
Larry M on July 2024
Costello Coatings, based out of Freeport, Maine, with over 25 years of experience, is dedicated to providing our Customers with the finest quality craftsmanship possible. We put our Hearts in to each and every project and look forward to continuing to build our reputation as the premier service of Cumberland county, ME and the surrounding area.we are insured ,have an A-1 rating with the better business bureau and value each and every customer !
"Fast and quality work"
Larry M on July 2024
ECE Professional Painting proudly offers excellent quality painting services and affordable prices. We take pride in every job we do and always strive to exceed our customers? expectations for craftsmanship and professionalism. We connect with you the home owner on a personal basis in order to create a positive outcome for what ever project you are working on!
"Reliable and respectful"
Joan S on September 2024
ECE Professional Painting proudly offers excellent quality painting services and affordable prices. We take pride in every job we do and always strive to exceed our customers? expectations for craftsmanship and professionalism. We connect with you the home owner on a personal basis in order to create a positive outcome for what ever project you are working on!
"Reliable and respectful"
Joan S on September 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
20+ years of experience! We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Great job very happy with the work"
cheryl h on May 2025
20+ years of experience! We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Great job very happy with the work"
cheryl h on May 2025
A single gallon of exterior paint covers approximately 350-400 square feet, which translates to eight to 12 standard-sized shutters, depending on their dimensions. Factors affecting coverage include shutter material, surface condition, and application method. Porous surfaces like weathered wood may require additional paint, while smooth vinyl surfaces might need less. Always purchase slightly more paint than your calculations suggest to avoid running short.
Each application method has distinct advantages. Spray painting creates a smooth, even finish and works well for louvered or detailed shutters, but requires more preparation to prevent overspray. Brushing allows for better control and paint penetration into crevices, though it takes longer and may show brush marks. Your choice should depend on the shutter design and whether the shutters will be painted in place or removed.
Exterior shutters need repainting every four to seven years, though this varies based on climate conditions, sun exposure, and shutter material. Signs that indicate repainting is needed include fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling paint. Wood shutters in humid or rainy environments may require more frequent attention than those in drier climates. Regular inspections help identify when maintenance is needed before damage occurs.
Removing shutters before painting offers several advantages, including easier access to all surfaces and hardware. This approach allows for more thorough preparation and eliminates the risk of paint getting on surrounding surfaces. However, removal adds time to the project and presents challenges with second-story shutters. If safety concerns or hardware issues make removal difficult, on-site painting with proper masking and drop cloths is a viable alternative.
Painting shutters is significantly more economical than replacement when the underlying structure remains sound. With replacement costs ranging from $45 to $420 per shutter plus installation, repainting at $4 to $33 per shutter represents substantial savings. However, if shutters show significant structural damage, warping, or deterioration, replacement might prove more cost-effective long-term. The decision should balance current condition, desired appearance, and budget considerations.