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Target Painting & Contracting Inc
4.9(
97
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Target painters were excellent - scraping, priming, painting, finishing and cleanup. House looks great and would gladly hire this company again for future projects."
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+92

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Erivan Da Silva Painting
4.8(
68
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Erivan was very responsive to my request for painting service. On the day of the job, he went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied with the final product and took pride in delivering high quality. I have now used his company twice and, based on my great experiences, Erivan will continue to be my first call going forward for any painting projects!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+846

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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North Shore Painting
4.8(
59
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very pleased with the work done by Peter's crew. The weather was hot and humid but they still showed up and did a full day's work. Our starting date was greatly delayed because of rain and other bad weather. Once the weather cooperated, the work was done in about 5 or 6 days. Peter agreed to have someone install our new storm door and didn't increase our estimate. Very kind of him!! They also replaced a piece of vinyl siding that had come off during a windy storm. Again, no additional charge. We had to replace a few plastic shutters and when my husband bought the replacement shutters, we discovered that didn't match what was on the side of the house. One of the workers took it upon himself to rotate shutters from one side of the house to the other to make everything match. We really appreciated that. I intend to have Peter work on another project for us later in the year."
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Exterior
Stairs
Dining Room

+5

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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High Definition Painting Inc
4.9(
86
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fernando is meticulous in his work and finds creative solutions to any project you have for him. This was the second time we hired him for interior painting and we couldn’t be happier with the end result! He is also easy to work with, personable and thoughtful."
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+32

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ortiz solutions
5.0(
14
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They were very professional. They showed up when they said they would. The front and back stairs look fantastic. They even painted the sides of the back exterior stairs which wasn’t included in estimate. Would definitely use them again!"
Ortiz Solutions
Ortiz Solutions
Ortiz Solutions
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+52

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pontes Painting, Inc.
4.9(
100
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pontes Painting did a fantastic job scraping, power washing, doing small exterior repairs and completely transforming our house/trim/doors with a fresh coat of paint. Price is fair, crew are hardworking, polite, they left the yard clean at the end of each workday of any tools, debris, etc. Raphael is professional, conscientious and very easy to work with. Weâ  ll be calling him for any future projects we have."
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Peabody
Peabody
Peabody

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
160
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was performed exactly as discussed and agreed to (match existing paint colors) at estimated cost. Start was delayed at our request due to high heat and humidity, with no complaints. Work was further delayed through no fault of Arch Painting due to continuous wet weather. Once a good weather window finally occurred, the work was performed quickly with no impact on us. We were totally satisfied with the quality of the work and the finished product."
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Before

+17

Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Alton Barnes, LLC
4.5(
105
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just completed a 30-day home renovation project with Alton Barnes. Mr. Mobrini and his crew exceeded our expectations. We were especially appreciative of the timely communication throughout the project. We would hire this contractor again. Gerry – Sudbury, MA"
Deck Install
Deck Install
Deck Install
Interior painting
Interior painting

+69

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Cambridge, MA

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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