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House Painter in Salem, MA

Historic homes, Federal-era mansions and storefronts in Salem, MA, restored and painted by hand. We do not spray.

Your Salem Painting Contractor

Salem has one of the finest collections of historic houses in New England: First Period homes, Georgian and Federal mansions along Chestnut Street and in the McIntire Historic District, and Victorians across the city. Several neighborhoods are local historic districts reviewed by the Salem Historical Commission, so exterior colors and materials are planned with that in mind.

Salt air off the harbor is hard on paint, and old wood needs careful repair before it is repainted. Historic and woodwork restoration is one of Joe's specialties. Joe Stanley is EPA Lead-Safe certified, so older homes with lead paint are scraped and sanded following the EPA's lead-safe work practices.

Historic 1846 house on Sunset Road in Winchester, restored by Stanley Painting

Recent Stanley Painting Projects

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Historic 1846 house on Sunset Road in Winchester, restored by Stanley PaintingParish House at Saint John's Episcopal Church after restorationSt. Mary Roman Catholic Church exterior restoration by Stanley Painting

Painting Services in Salem

01House PaintingExteriors washed, scraped, sanded, primed and caulked by hand. Never sprayed.Yellow house repainted by Stanley Painting, ten years later02Residential PaintingInteriors, exteriors, woodwork and drywall for homes of every age.Stained wood ceiling finished by Stanley Painting03Commercial PaintingStorefronts, restaurants, offices, hotels and medical facilities.Retail storefront in Salem, NH, painted by Stanley Painting04Historic Home Exterior RestorationPeriod homes and churches restored to their original character.Historic 1846 house on Sunset Road in Winchester, restored by Stanley Painting05Painting ContractorOne owner-run crew for the whole job, from walkthrough to cleanup.House exterior painted by Stanley Painting in the Greater Boston area
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How We Paint a House, in Five Steps

Why prep matters →
  1. 1

    Wash

    The whole exterior is washed so primer and paint can bond to a clean surface.

  2. 2

    Scrape and Sand

    Loose and failing paint comes off, using orbital sanders where needed. Nothing gets buried underneath.

  3. 3

    Prime

    A good oil-based primer seals bare and weathered wood.

  4. 4

    Fill and Caulk

    Open seams and imperfections are filled and caulked so moisture can't get behind the paint.

  5. 5

    Finish

    Premium paint, applied by hand. Then a 10-year guarantee.

Also Serving Near Salem

We paint homes and businesses across Greater Boston, the North Shore, the South Shore and MetroWest.

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Rated 5.0 on Google

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5 out of 5 stars
Stanley Painting just painted our house, and we're so happy with both the experience and the outcome. Joe is friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive, and the work was done quickly and thoroughly. Strongly recommended!!
Jesse KrollGoogle review
5 out of 5 stars
Stanley painting did a great job at our brownstone in the back bay with a range of interior and exterior painting jobs - including bedrooms, window trim/sashes/casings, railings, and stairs. The team was professional, courteous and reliable and delivered on a high quality of workmanship. All of the owners were extremely happy. We highly recommend the team and will be using them again on the next project.
Craig FairfieldGoogle review
5 out of 5 stars
My husband and I couldn’t be happier with the outstanding paint job provided by Stanley Painting for our older home. From the initial contact with Joe, who responded in a timely manner throughout the entire process, to the amazing crew he had do the work. This was an older house, so we needed some TLC which they provided. They were a wonderful team who really paid attention to details, helped us make decisions and were all a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend this company.
AnneGoogle review
5 out of 5 stars
They did a great job in my bathroom and bedroom. The painter was fast, but precise and very helpful and friendly!
Sara DaceyGoogle review
5 out of 5 stars
Joe and his crew are the best around! Not only they paint to perfection but they were also neat and clean. I would use their services again!
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Ready for Paint That Lasts?

Joe will walk the job with you, explain the prep it needs and give you a clear price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you restore historic homes in Salem?

Yes. Old paint is removed, wood is repaired, filled and primed, and original trim, windows and doors are brought back, keeping each building's style and character.

Do you paint Salem storefronts and restaurants?

Yes. We paint storefronts, restaurants and offices, and schedule the work around your business, including busy seasons.

Are estimates free in Salem?

Yes. Call 781-933-0469 or send the estimate form, and Joe will set up a free walkthrough and estimate at your Salem home or business.

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