If I could give more stars I would. Juan did a popcorn ceiling removal in my house. He is so neat and through I didn't have to do any cleanup and his painting was perfect. Always has a smile Very reasonable prices!! I will have him back again!! read more

Our very tired 1980s kitchen was desperately in need of an update. We finally got around to getting the abysmal backsplash replaced and the light fixtures updated, but our oak cabinets were drab and dated. We didn't have the budget for a full kitchen renovation so we knew painting the cabinets was the way to go. When we purchased the house, we had the delusion that we'd paint the cabinets ourselves, but as the months went by, we knew we lacked the time or skill to complete the project and had to call in the professionals. 518 Painters was one of three quotes we obtained. We found 518 Painters solely through web research. It did take a couple of calls to hear back, but we soon after we set up a time for an estimate. Juan's estimate was competitive (and he got back to us with the quote within a few days) -- about on par with one quote and less than our highest quote -- and he had sooner availability than the other company. He gave us a date about six weeks out. Unfortunately, there was some miscommunication with a start date and an issue with a family emergency that pushed it back a couple more weeks than we had originally discussed, but once Juan started on our kitchen, his communication was excellent. Juan showed up on time every day, bright and early. He checked in every day either in person or through text. He talked to me in detail about the products he'd be using and any concerns/questions I had about them. He sealed off the kitchen in a way that kept our pets out, but allowed us access when needed (a zipper in the plastic drape at the door, so helpful). He was also pleasant to deal with -- friendly and upbeat. He made sure the door was locked when he left each day, and I trusted him in our home. When we realized, unfortunately after the project was complete, that the paint color on the cabinets did not seem right (turns out, paint store made a mistake and provided the wrong shade of paint!), Juan came back and repainted as soon as he could. He took responsibility and made good on his end of the bargain to be sure we were completely happy. Yes, this is the right thing to do, but home ownership has taught me that not every person will stand by their work. Juan does stand by his work 100%. If there's any area of his painting that you want fixed/adjusted, he'll immediately take care of it. He also promises to come back and do touch ups any time there is a scratch or nic in the paint. He cleans up well when he's finished and your home is not left a mess. Further, Juan took it even a step further to make sure that our kitchen painting project looked its best. Painting the cabinets required the removal of a vinyl baseboard the prior homeowners had installed around the island. Since the color of the vinyl would not match with the new paint color we chose, Juan suggested putting in wooden base moulding, and offered to do this work himself (and at no additional cost!). I am so pleased that he suggested this because it looks so much better than what was there before. Having our kitchen cabinets repainted was a big financial investment for us, but I am happy to say that it was fully worth it. Our kitchen looks 100x better. As the project has only just been completed, I can't yet speak to how the paint job will stand the test of time, but for now, it looks great. I am glad we chose Juan and 518 Painters to help us bring our kitchen into this decade. He is truly an excellent choice if you are looking for someone to update your kitchen cabinets! read more

We called this business (Juan)who came out and looked at the inside painting job for the entire house. The initial meeting went well, and never heard back from him. I reached out multiple times to no avail. This business wasted my time and his time. read more

I am thrilled with the work 518 Painters and Juan Torres have done in my home! He is meticulous, prompt, thorough and cleanly. He even brought biscuits for my dog! Debbie K. read more

518 Painters is by far the best painting company in the Capital Region. I met with 7 of the area's highest reviewed painting contractors and ultimately decided to go with Juan, the owner of 518 Painters, because he had the full package of being thorough and detail-oriented, knowledgeable in painting best practices, skillful at repairing walls, very competitively priced, and a true professional who is a joy to work with. Although we had to wait three weeks for him to start since he was in high demand, it was worth it. Juan painted the entire interior of our new house: walls, ceilings, molding and trim, stairs, closets, and doors. He did such a great job that at the completion of the project, we also asked him to refinish our kitchen cabinets. Pictures don't fully capture how his work transformed our home. There were parts of the house where the walls were practically undulating due to decades of bad patches, unrepaired holes, and countless layers of peeling paint. Juan went above and beyond to fill, patch, and sand all surfaces back to a seamlessly smooth finish. He also put us onto the paint that he uses in his own house, Benjamin Moore's Scuff X, since we wanted something with max durability. His knowledge of the science and products in the painting industry is truly impressive, which we kept hearing from the employees and owners of various paint stores throughout town. Check out his blog at 518painters.com to get a sense of how current and committed to quality he is, especially when it comes to the proper process for painting kitchen cabinets, which was a lot more involved than we thought. In all, we are glad that we chose to work with Juan instead of taking on this project ourselves or going with a less-skilled painter. While anyone can slap some paint on the walls, it takes a lot of expertise to restore and modernize the interior of an old house. Thank you, Juan, for your partnership in making this house feel like our home. I strongly encourage anyone reading this to do yourself a favor and contact him; you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great job in my home, the work was completed quicker than i expected. Very professional. Thank you!