Lighthouse Home Design is 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.
"Guys did great job and at a timely manner."
Kari T on June 2022
Lighthouse Home Design is 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.
"Guys did great job and at a timely manner."
Kari T on June 2022
We H & L Home Solutions, LLC we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
We H & L Home Solutions, LLC we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
We have been painting on the Main Line for 19 years now winning many awards including "Best of the Main Line" 4 years in a row (Main Line Life). We pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and integrity. We do both interior and exterior painting projects. It is our goal to get it right the first time. Please call us today for your free written estimate. We love to paint! At CertaPro Painters of the Main Linc, Inc., we are dedicated to providing the highest quality painting work with the best possible service to our customers. As part of the largest painting company in the country, we deliver the highest quality painting products and services available today. We look forward to working on all of your painting projects. Be sure to ask about our special financing through CertaPro EZ pay!
"Fabulous job done by CertPro. Brian, Mauricio and their team of 4 guys finished my whole house in 2 days. Very professional hardworking crew. Will definitely recommend this company and this crew. Thank you for the wonderful transformation of my house. A customer for life! MJ DiNardo "
MJ D on March 2025
We have been painting on the Main Line for 19 years now winning many awards including "Best of the Main Line" 4 years in a row (Main Line Life). We pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and integrity. We do both interior and exterior painting projects. It is our goal to get it right the first time. Please call us today for your free written estimate. We love to paint! At CertaPro Painters of the Main Linc, Inc., we are dedicated to providing the highest quality painting work with the best possible service to our customers. As part of the largest painting company in the country, we deliver the highest quality painting products and services available today. We look forward to working on all of your painting projects. Be sure to ask about our special financing through CertaPro EZ pay!
"Fabulous job done by CertPro. Brian, Mauricio and their team of 4 guys finished my whole house in 2 days. Very professional hardworking crew. Will definitely recommend this company and this crew. Thank you for the wonderful transformation of my house. A customer for life! MJ DiNardo "
MJ D on March 2025
Ace Quality Painting is veteran owned and community oriented painting business. We bring years of painting experience blended with a new technology twist to maximize customer experience and value. Your satisfaction is our top priority! We do this by priding ourselves on providing quality work, top class communication and a mindset of always putting ourselves in our customer's shoes!
Ace Quality Painting is veteran owned and community oriented painting business. We bring years of painting experience blended with a new technology twist to maximize customer experience and value. Your satisfaction is our top priority! We do this by priding ourselves on providing quality work, top class communication and a mindset of always putting ourselves in our customer's shoes!
XMB Professional Painting is a family-owned and operated business, recognized as leading experts in both residential and commercial painting. Our family values drive us to provide personalized, reliable service, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction on every project. We welcome you to contact us with any questions that you may have!
"I hired XMB professional painting for some extensive exterior painting, I needed the entire exterior of my house painted in time for a party that I was having. Josh came out and sprayed my entire house in just a day, he understood my circumstances and worked as hard and fast as he could that I had to tip him extra for everything! I would recommend XMB to anyone who likes great work and fast service! "
Lydia B on May 2025
XMB Professional Painting is a family-owned and operated business, recognized as leading experts in both residential and commercial painting. Our family values drive us to provide personalized, reliable service, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction on every project. We welcome you to contact us with any questions that you may have!
"I hired XMB professional painting for some extensive exterior painting, I needed the entire exterior of my house painted in time for a party that I was having. Josh came out and sprayed my entire house in just a day, he understood my circumstances and worked as hard and fast as he could that I had to tip him extra for everything! I would recommend XMB to anyone who likes great work and fast service! "
Lydia B on May 2025
Voted Best Painting Company in Montgomery County 2025! Founded in 2021, Guimaraes Painting, LLC is dedicated to providing professional painting services to both residential and commercial clients! With over a decade of experience in the industry, our team ensures that every project is completed on time and within budget. At Guimaraes Painting, LLC, customer satisfaction and quality are our top priorities. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and results that exceed our clients' expectations. Our skilled painters use only the best materials and techniques to ensure a flawless finish every time!
Voted Best Painting Company in Montgomery County 2025! Founded in 2021, Guimaraes Painting, LLC is dedicated to providing professional painting services to both residential and commercial clients! With over a decade of experience in the industry, our team ensures that every project is completed on time and within budget. At Guimaraes Painting, LLC, customer satisfaction and quality are our top priorities. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and results that exceed our clients' expectations. Our skilled painters use only the best materials and techniques to ensure a flawless finish every time!
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 are working on a plan to replace windows and repaint as we go.Cliff from Freshcoat was very helpful and when windows were replaced in Master Bedroom on Tuesday his crew came in 2 days later and bedroom was finished by Friday.We plan to continue with Cliff and Freshcoat for entire house as funds are available.They use Sherwin Williams paints for all jobs and the results were outstanding on Master Bedroom."
Scott P on September 2023
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 are working on a plan to replace windows and repaint as we go.Cliff from Freshcoat was very helpful and when windows were replaced in Master Bedroom on Tuesday his crew came in 2 days later and bedroom was finished by Friday.We plan to continue with Cliff and Freshcoat for entire house as funds are available.They use Sherwin Williams paints for all jobs and the results were outstanding on Master Bedroom."
Scott P on September 2023
Townsley Contracting is your go-to service providing expert in Philadelphia. As a small local business, we prioritize quality work at a reasonable rate. Join our growing customer base and experience the difference today.
"The owner, Jim, was very professional and a pleasure to work with. He is willing to answer all questions and work with you on any issue. His team arrives on time and works very hard to get the job done in a timely manner. Roof replacement can be very messy but his team cleans up the place really well. The materials he uses are high quality and the house looks fantastic. From the road you can tell the roof was done by professionals. What a difference! His price is fair (we got numerous bids) and the quality is exceptional so we were quick to recommend him to other family members."
Frances M on April 2021
Townsley Contracting is your go-to service providing expert in Philadelphia. As a small local business, we prioritize quality work at a reasonable rate. Join our growing customer base and experience the difference today.
"The owner, Jim, was very professional and a pleasure to work with. He is willing to answer all questions and work with you on any issue. His team arrives on time and works very hard to get the job done in a timely manner. Roof replacement can be very messy but his team cleans up the place really well. The materials he uses are high quality and the house looks fantastic. From the road you can tell the roof was done by professionals. What a difference! His price is fair (we got numerous bids) and the quality is exceptional so we were quick to recommend him to other family members."
Frances M on April 2021
Our name comes from the tradition of doing things in the style of the “old world” – where craftsmen put quality first and took the time to do their jobs right. Our antiquated philosophies are the backbone of our operation: - Respect you and your home by leaving it clean at the end of each day/project - Perform quality workmanship with integrity - Provide unmatched communication, so you know what to expect throughout the process We follow processes for all projects as required by project and product specification. Our “by the book approach” is the foundation of our brand. When you choose Old World Painting, you’re investing in quality work that lasts the life of the paint – or when you’re ready for a new look.
"I had three rooms, a stair well and hallway painted. My house is 98 years old. The woodwork was worn, under several bad paint jobs and an accumulation of drips, ridges, and poorly bonded layers. The plaster of the walls was uneven, due to age and settling, poor plastering over drywall repairs and a few places where the plaster detached from the lathe. It needed more than a “light sand and paint,” which was all most of the 8 or so painters I interviewed were willing to do. This house needed an intervention. After two interviews, Apostoli understood the conditions of the house, what I wanted done, and was willing to do all the prep work that would be necessary. But his team didn’t just run with it. They paused and had me review their work a few times in the first days to clarify what I wanted. After that, they would ask for my review of each room as it was finished. I’m a perfectionist about painting and had painted some of the house myself so I knew how much work was involved and, in some cases, how I wanted it done. Apostoli and his crew were very patient and listened to my sometimes detailed instructions and concerns. They did a lot of scraping, sanding, priming, filling — a lot of filling — caulking and finally sanding down the woodwork to flat and smooth surfaces. They did a lot of patching and skim coating of the plaster walls and ceilings. They discovered the plaster of three ceilings had detached from the lathe and replaced them. The crew, Craig, DJ, and Kareem, were great to work with. They were congenial and took pride in their work. They were respectful of our property and privacy. I felt comfortable having them in my home. They showed up every day until the project was finished. They worked steadily from 8 when they arrived, took a lunch, and continued working until they left, often at 5:30 or 6. They sealed the doorway of each room with plastic to contain most of the dust. They cleaned up at the end of every work day, gathered their equipment in one place, and swept and vacuumed the work area. They were open to requests, took corrections well and asked questions if they were in doubt. They reserved the last day for touch ups that they had flagged as they worked. I removed all hardware to protect it and facilitate the sanding and painting. At their request I created a detailed list of all paints and where they were to be applied which they followed flawlessly. You might want to drape furniture in the rest of the house for dust and have them cover the path from the entrance of the house to the work area with paper taped to the floor. If you have any chemical sensitivity, you should talk with them up front as some of the fillers and primers they use have a strong smell. The results exceeded my expectations. The plaster of the walls and ceilings is now smooth and looks like new. The woodwork has flat surfaces, smooth curves and sharper detail. What had appeared as an old, worn and neglected interior now looks bright and well-maintained."
Douglas K on February 2022
Our name comes from the tradition of doing things in the style of the “old world” – where craftsmen put quality first and took the time to do their jobs right. Our antiquated philosophies are the backbone of our operation: - Respect you and your home by leaving it clean at the end of each day/project - Perform quality workmanship with integrity - Provide unmatched communication, so you know what to expect throughout the process We follow processes for all projects as required by project and product specification. Our “by the book approach” is the foundation of our brand. When you choose Old World Painting, you’re investing in quality work that lasts the life of the paint – or when you’re ready for a new look.
"I had three rooms, a stair well and hallway painted. My house is 98 years old. The woodwork was worn, under several bad paint jobs and an accumulation of drips, ridges, and poorly bonded layers. The plaster of the walls was uneven, due to age and settling, poor plastering over drywall repairs and a few places where the plaster detached from the lathe. It needed more than a “light sand and paint,” which was all most of the 8 or so painters I interviewed were willing to do. This house needed an intervention. After two interviews, Apostoli understood the conditions of the house, what I wanted done, and was willing to do all the prep work that would be necessary. But his team didn’t just run with it. They paused and had me review their work a few times in the first days to clarify what I wanted. After that, they would ask for my review of each room as it was finished. I’m a perfectionist about painting and had painted some of the house myself so I knew how much work was involved and, in some cases, how I wanted it done. Apostoli and his crew were very patient and listened to my sometimes detailed instructions and concerns. They did a lot of scraping, sanding, priming, filling — a lot of filling — caulking and finally sanding down the woodwork to flat and smooth surfaces. They did a lot of patching and skim coating of the plaster walls and ceilings. They discovered the plaster of three ceilings had detached from the lathe and replaced them. The crew, Craig, DJ, and Kareem, were great to work with. They were congenial and took pride in their work. They were respectful of our property and privacy. I felt comfortable having them in my home. They showed up every day until the project was finished. They worked steadily from 8 when they arrived, took a lunch, and continued working until they left, often at 5:30 or 6. They sealed the doorway of each room with plastic to contain most of the dust. They cleaned up at the end of every work day, gathered their equipment in one place, and swept and vacuumed the work area. They were open to requests, took corrections well and asked questions if they were in doubt. They reserved the last day for touch ups that they had flagged as they worked. I removed all hardware to protect it and facilitate the sanding and painting. At their request I created a detailed list of all paints and where they were to be applied which they followed flawlessly. You might want to drape furniture in the rest of the house for dust and have them cover the path from the entrance of the house to the work area with paper taped to the floor. If you have any chemical sensitivity, you should talk with them up front as some of the fillers and primers they use have a strong smell. The results exceeded my expectations. The plaster of the walls and ceilings is now smooth and looks like new. The woodwork has flat surfaces, smooth curves and sharper detail. What had appeared as an old, worn and neglected interior now looks bright and well-maintained."
Douglas K on February 2022
Jellison Painting provides a quality paint service for all residential needs. This is an owner-operated company that has been providing premium work at a great price for over 15 years. Clean, Honest, Reliable and Professional. Did I say clean? Fully licensed and insured.
"Our large interior painting project was daunting for sure and Jellison Painting was spot on throughout. The project went extremely well, with not only expertise, but also respect for us, our home and even personal treasures. We were provided with opinions when asked for, ideas and alternatives when necessary, and everything was accomplished, in a timely and accomodating fashion. We LOVE the finished project."
Suzi W on January 2025
Jellison Painting provides a quality paint service for all residential needs. This is an owner-operated company that has been providing premium work at a great price for over 15 years. Clean, Honest, Reliable and Professional. Did I say clean? Fully licensed and insured.
"Our large interior painting project was daunting for sure and Jellison Painting was spot on throughout. The project went extremely well, with not only expertise, but also respect for us, our home and even personal treasures. We were provided with opinions when asked for, ideas and alternatives when necessary, and everything was accomplished, in a timely and accomodating fashion. We LOVE the finished project."
Suzi W on January 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.