A Beautiful Avon House Painting Project Successfully Completed

September 28th, 2011

Kevin Palmer Painting recently finished the exterior painting of a gentleman’s estate in Avon, CT. The owner of this beautiful property is a successful businessman who has entrusted the painting professionals of Kevin B. Palmer, Inc. with his painting requirements for four decades. In fact the quality of our painting workmanship and superior customer service has led to extensive additional painting projects for family members, neighbors, friends, and business associates. Being the best at your profession and exceeding high expectations have their rewards!

This Avon estate receives regular TLC from the master house painters of Kevin Palmer Painting.

We have painted this home numerous times over the past 40 years. Each time we face a different set of challenges. Paint and stain manufacturers have evolving products designed to meet ever changing environmental mandates. Kevin Palmer Painting prides itself with product knowledge which enables us to use paints and stains which best suit our customer’s needs.

 

We only use the best quality paints and stains from proven manufacturers Benjamin Moore, Glidden, and Sherwin Williams. From these manufacturers we select paints and stains which meet our exacting requirements. Color retention, adhesion, resistance to cracking & blistering, mildew resistance, resistance to erosion, and the adverse effects of the sun and elements are concerns we address when selecting the best paint for our painting clientele.

 

And of course the color selected by our customer will be matched exactly. Actual brush-out samples are made for customer consideration and approval. Kevin Palmer Painting has numerous painting resources to further assist our customers including custom color matching, color palettes on demand, virtual paint color selection from the comfort of your home, and even decorator assistance from a skilled trained colorist.

Beautiful from every angle, the attention to detail of our professional painters is why our Avon house painting customer refers us to others.

This project also involved a rather unique dilemma: How do you power wash a home with newly installed self-cleaning windows without damaging the glass coating? The homeowner had a friend whose windows were ruined ($30,000. worth of damage) by a contractor who destroyed the unique film coating on the glass. Kevin Palmer Painting was aware of the potential for problems and developed a power washing protocol which successfully removed mold and mildew from the home’s exterior without any damage to the windows. Problem solved!

Over 60 years experience between these 2 professional house painters at Kevin Palmer Painting! Why trust anyone else?

Next we carefully prepared the home for painting and applied 2 coats of premium grade paint products to the exterior of the home. The result speaks for itself: PERFECTION!!

 

Kevin Palmer Painting services the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, power washing, and roof cleaning needs of exacting homeowners in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT. For further information or to discuss your next residential painting or commercial painting project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

 

Kevin Palmer Painting Gets Rave Review For Painting Project In West Hartford, CT

June 7th, 2011

Whether searching on-line for “West Hartford painters”, “exterior painting in Avon”, “house painting Farmington”, or “the best Simsbury painter”, the pursuit of excellence will eventually take you to the professional painters of Kevin Palmer Painting. Recently an on-line review of our exterior painting work was brought to our attention. This project involved exterior painting of siding and trim on a beautiful home in West Hartford, CT. Our painters power washed, did extensive preparation, and applied premium grade paint products to restore this lovely home to its original grandeur. We can do the same for your home, too! Give us a call at 860 658-2441 today to discuss your painting needs or to schedule a free estimate.

Report Date: September 27, 2010

Overall                       A

Price                            A

Quality                       A

Responsiveness      A

Punctuality               A

Professionalism      A

Description Of Work: Exterior painting of house 

 

Member Comments:

I am a retired college professor who researched and published articles and books on organizations. I also am a 70 year-old homeowner who needs to think prudently about the cost as well as the quality of any work done on our home. Kevin Palmer and his men earned the highest rank in both categories. Kevin himself is a total professional. He also is a decent human being. His men reflect both of these qualities. As a professional, Kevin devoted more time to carefully estimating the work to be done prior to submitting his estimate than anyone else in the five decades I have owned a home. His men took genuine care and pride in their (and I mean it) work. They spent more time, with real “elbow grease,” scraping, sanding and preparing our house for painting (and its many windows for caulking) than any painters I ever have employed. In comparison, the last crew of just a few years ago merely “dusted” in preparation before they began painting. And a lasting paint job is all about preparation. Kevin’s men, or at least the one’s I met — Charley, Ron, Walter, and Randy — are professionals themselves with decades of work experience as individuals and together. Like Kevin, they too are good and decent men. I know, for being retired, I had a bit more time to get to know them. They all have character, and don’t just care about their work – they genuinely enjoy working with each other, as I did having them around. It could be that a psychologist would call them individually and as a crew, “congruent.” In the area of costs, Kevin’s men power washed the paint on our house, used only the highest quality paint, and even took down an old TV antenna on our roof – and the price I paid still was competitive with other estimates. Organizationally, I’ve never seen a more dedicated or professional group of craftsmen do a better job together than these good men. Kevin deserves honest credit for selecting and maintaining this crew, as these men do for making it up. I never have been more satisfied with any work done on our home. Kevin and his men earned every word in this piece.

 

Company Response:

Thank you very much for selecting Kevin B. Palmer, Inc. for painting services on your lovely home. We are very appreciative and grateful for your referrals and will always do our best to support your confidence in our work.

 

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A Much-Appreciated Thank You From An Avon, CT Interior Painting Customer

May 25th, 2011

Kevin Palmer Painting recently completed another interior house painting project in Avon, CT. The work involved a home purchased by a couple who were renovating the interior prior to moving in. Floors were to be refinished, carpets installed, the interior painted, and the entire home was to be transformed.

Commitment to schedule as well as attention to detail and quality workmanship were very important to the couple. In their search for an interior painter with an extensive resume of house painting in Avon, CT, the couple chose Kevin Palmer Painting. We were pleased at our selection as their painting contractor. And as with all our painting customers, our professional painters would make every effort to exceed their high expectations.

The work involved removing wallpaper in a living room and hall and then painting the walls. The painting project also included painting 2 additional rooms which were destined to become the couple’s dens.

The homeowners work during the week but were confident their new home would be safe and secure entrusted to the painters of Kevin Palmer Painting. Rob, Dru, and Wald were the painting experts entrusted to make the homeowner’s dream a reality.

The painters began work by carefully covering all floors and securing and protecting the work areas. Clean drop cloths, canvas runners, and plastic were used to protect the home throughout the process. The wallpaper was stripped, the wallpaper adhesive was thoroughly removed, and then the walls were washed, rinsed, and totally cleaned. The painters then patched all cracks and holes, taped seams and joints, and caulked the trim. After the walls were inspected and any imperfections were addressed, the house painters applied a prime coat of Benjamin Moore interior alkyd primer. The walls were then painted with 2 finish coats of Benjamin Moore eggshell paint.

Kevin Palmer Painting worked with the homeowner in their selection of paint products and sheens, and the resulting finish was gratifying for everyone involved. At the completion of the interior painting we received the following email. As a professional painting contractor, it doesn’t get much better than this:

“Dear Kevin,

Thanks so much for doing such a beautiful job within our time constraints! We really love the way our new home looks and feels.  The quality of the work and colors really do make a difference!

Keith and I absolutely love the interior painting done at our new home!! We can’t believe how wonderful it looks! Now it really looks like our place!! :)

Unfortunately, we weren’t able to go over during the day to visit, due to our work schedule, but we did go after work, to see the process and the progress.

We are going to make this room into our library. I took these pics with my phone, so color may not be accurate, but it shows the beautiful work and amazing transformation done by your fab staff.   Our thanks to everyone involved.

You’ve been wonderful to work with, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Thanks again.

Kind regards,

J. B., Avon, CT”

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Wallpaper stripped, glue removed, and painting preparation underway by the skilled painters of Kevin Palmer Painting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An oil primer will properly seal the walls prior to the application of the finish coats of paint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The finished product! Kevin Palmer Painting was proud to be selected to paint this lovely Avon, CT home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin Palmer Painting services the interior painting and exterior painting, staining, and power washing needs in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT. For further information you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

Due Diligence: Spend Time Now And Avoid Problems Later

May 9th, 2011

The other day I received an email from an individual wanting an internet painting quote. Her message read as follows: “New room – sheetrocked and taped, paint ready. Ceiling (8ft), sloped to 4′ knee walls, one closet, trim around window doors and baseboard. About 16×20. “

And that was it. The individual wanted to know “the bottom line.”  The potential customer wanted me to quote on this work sight unseen, and was undoubtedly contracting the entire project in this fashion. I declined to quote.

House painting is an investment in a home that, if done correctly, pays long-term dividends and enhances a home’s value and appearance. Or as our customers say, “House painting by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.” At Kevin Palmer Painting, we take a synergistic approach to painting, bringing together many different elements to achieve a greater result not obtainable independently.

Kevin Palmer Painting insists on meeting with potential painting clients to discuss their house painting needs. A responsible painter will not simply “leave the price in the mailbox.” There are too many variables needing to be clarified in order to serve a customer’s best interests.

What is the condition of the ceilings and walls? Has the taping been done properly? How will paint sheen affect the finish product? Flat finishes hides a multitude of sins while sheen enhances wash ability. Lighting needs to be considered as it reflects off ceilings and walls. Is paint odor a consideration? Some products contain more VOC’s than others, and paint performance i.e. wash ability, scrub ability, resistance to mold and mildew, resistance to fading, ease of touch-up etc. are all factors which need to be considered and discussed. Who will be doing the work? How long have they been a house painter? How long have the painters worked for your company? Are the painters supervised?

At Kevin Palmer Painting we understand the devil is in the details. The house painters at Kevin Palmer Painting wear booties over their shoes to protect our customer’s floors. Smoking is never permitted; our trained professional painters are punctual, polite, skilled, and hard-working. We take care of our customer’s homes whether carefully covering furniture or making sure the perennial bed against the side of the house is protected.

In fact “the bottom line” is made up of so many variables, it is incumbent on the homeowner to spend time with their painting contractor, review the project, address needs and concerns, and attain a level of comfort insuring that the homeowner and contractor are on the same page.

At Kevin Palmer Painting, we have been servicing the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, power washing, and low pressure roof cleaning needs of fine homes in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT for nearly a half century. If you are considering investing in the best painting work possible and want to discuss your next residential painting, commercial painting, or power washing project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

 

Kevin Palmer Painting Knows West Hartford, CT and the Farmington Valley

May 3rd, 2011

When searching for a qualified house painter it is important to consider the benefits of hiring someone with local knowledge and house painting expertise. Consider why customers throughout West Hartford, CT and the Farmington Valley have counted on Kevin Palmer Painting for their painting solutions for nearly a half century.

 

The Avon, CT customer may have power washing needs that require special attention: knowledge of a unique water supply capability, drainage issues, or perhaps a new cedar roof that is brittle or prone to discoloration. Avon, CT customers can rely on the house painters of Kevin Palmer Painting to address these painting concerns and provide suitable solutions. The Avon, CT house painting team we have assembled is the best in the painting business.

 

Our house painting professionals working in Simsbury, CT are familiar with a variety of painting needs. For example a home may have a gutter guard system. Our professional painters are familiar with leaf protection products and set-up their painting equipment accordingly. Our trusted team of house painters in Simsbury, CT has experience with snow and ice dams and will assist our painting customer in preventing roof leakage issues in the future. Kevin Palmer Painting has been in the painting business locally for almost 50 years. Our Simsbury, CT house painters have seen and solved many unique painting problems over the years.

 

Or perhaps it is the West Hartford, CT homeowner who needs a qualified house painting professional. The painters of Kevin Palmer Painting have worked on houses with slate roofs, properties with chimneys which require waterproofing, and metal window sash that needs to be glazed. The West Hartford, CT house may have calcimine ceilings or possibly a canvas ceiling that needs painting. Our house painters have the knowledge, experience, and solutions to successfully deal with a variety of painting situations.

 

The Farmington, CT homeowner should hire a painting contractor with local experience. Kevin Palmer Painting has painted numerous homes in Farmington, CT. We are familiar with painting house with special requirements, for example the special requirements of self-cleaning windows. Our house painters always protect landscaping and walkways and are meticulous in all phases of our house painting work. We are a Lead-Safe certified contractor who can address the needs of homeowners living in a home built before 1978. Kevin Palmer Painting uses Lead-Safe Certified Renovators and house painting professionals on all interior and exterior house painting projects.

 

And finally, customers of Kevin Palmer Painting can count on Kevin Palmer Painting to be there in the future. Our house painters live in the area. Our children attend the local schools. Kevin Palmer Painting has a stake in the area. Our professional painting team is invested in giving all of our customers the best paint job possible.

 

Kevin Palmer Painting is proud to service the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, and power washing needs in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT. For further information or to discuss your next residential painting, commercial painting, or power washing project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

 

Paint Your Home Regularly, and Let It Work for You

April 17th, 2011

Every spring Kevin Palmer Painting receives a flurry of calls from homeowners anxious to market their homes.  Their Realtor has advised them to paint their house because interior and exterior painting will maximize their return on investment. The homeowners want their homes painted immediately and presentable for selling as soon as possible.

House painting has proven to be a significant way to maximize the value of a home. And while house painting is probably the best single way to enhance a home’s value, it is ironic that the homeowner will not get to enjoy the satisfaction and beauty of living in the house they are now hurriedly trying to spruce up and sell.

Regular exterior house painting by Kevin Palmer Painting keeps this Farmington CT home in picture perfect condition.

A better solution is to maintain the home on a regular basis. Exterior painting every four to seven years will insure that a home is properly protected and maintained. Prospective home buyers certainly notice which properties are painted and maintained, and if they don’t, their house inspector surely will. A regularly painted home, power washed, properly prepared, and professionally painted will keep a property looking its best, and the cost per year will be minimized.

This gorgeous Avon, CT home is maintained to perfection by the house painting professionals at Kevin Palmer Painting.

Deferring painting and staining is a costly proposition in the long run. The work eventually will need to be done, and the cost of expensive carpentry repairs, window and door replacements, and deck rebuilding is added to the bill. In addition, a neglected home can rarely be brought to the standards of a regularly maintained home. There are too many costly repairs that need to be completed and oftentimes that means rebuilding and retrofitting to match the existing, an expensive alternative. When the increased costs are added to the bill, it is easy to appreciate that the least expensive way to protect and maintain a home and its value is by professionally painting on a regular basis.

Attention to detail and exceptional customer service make Kevin Palmer Painting the #1 choice of West Hartford, CT and Farmington Valley homeowners seeking the best in interior and exterior house painting services.

Kevin Palmer Painting regularly services the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, power washing, and low pressure roof cleaning needs of fine homes in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT. If you are considering investing in the best painting work possible and want to discuss your next residential painting, commercial painting, or power washing project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

The Kevin Palmer Painting Showcase of Services

November 2nd, 2010

Kevin Palmer Painting has serviced the painting needs of the Greater Hartford CT community for nearly a half century. The hallmark of our business has been meeting the varied decorative and protective coating needs of our customers promptly, professionally, and reliably. Our workmanship is unparalleled and our obsessive attention to detail is unmatched. We hope you will benefit from what we have to offer. We’re only a call away.

Interior painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting - Custom stained woodwork and painted walls enhance the beauty of this Avon, CT home.

Interior painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting - Custom stained woodwork and painted walls enhance the beauty of this Avon, CT home.

Interior and exterior painting is where Kevin Palmer Painting has earned a reputation for the best in quality and service. Our staff of full-time professional painters has provided homes and businesses in West Hartford CT and the Farmington Valley with beautiful, long lasting paint jobs, completed on schedule, and done right the first time, every time. If you have tried the rest, why not call us and experience the best?

Exterior painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting - This elegant West Hartford, CT home has received the TLC treatment from the professional painters of Kevin Palmer Painting.

Exterior painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting - This elegant West Hartford, CT home has received the TLC treatment from the professional painters of Kevin Palmer Painting.

A durable epoxy floor paint was applied to the garage floor of this Farmington, CT home by the painting professionals of Kevin Palmer Painting.

A durable epoxy floor paint was applied to the garage floor of this Farmington, CT home by the painting professionals of Kevin Palmer Painting.

Epoxy floor applications are a specialty coating system that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing. The skilled painters of Kevin Palmer Painting can turn a mundane garage floor into a showroom for pampered cars or that treasured motorcycle. The process involves proper preparation, knowledgeable product selection, and the skilled painter to make your vision a reality. We supply the painting expertise. You supply the Ducati!

Kevin Palmer Painting has the equipment, knowledge, and expertise to safely and effectively waterproof the chimney of this Farmington, CT residence.

Kevin Palmer Painting has the equipment, knowledge, and expertise to safely and effectively waterproof the chimney of this Farmington, CT residence.

And what could be more appropriate this Holiday Season than to provide Santa Claus with a water-resistant chimney that doesn’t absorb rain and snow? Let our chimney waterproofing experts apply a breathable water repellant to your chimneys and exterior masonry surfaces. Masonry and brick waterproofing will help protect your investment from costly repointing and repairs, and will help minimize water damage caused by moisture absorption. Waterproofing basement walls is another service provided by Kevin Palmer Painting. Choose your colors and leave the rest to us. Help eliminate that damp, musty smell caused by moisture.

Power washing safely removes all mold, mildew, and surface contaminants before the house painting begins on this Avon, CT home.

Power washing safely removes all mold, mildew, and surface contaminants before the house painting begins on this Avon, CT home

Power washing done by Kevin Palmer Painting will leave your home as close to “new” as possible. Our house washing technicians utilize the most advanced techniques and equipment to leave your home free of dirt, mold, and mildew. We have the skill and experience to safely and effectively power wash wood, aluminum, vinyl, stucco, masonry, and most composite surfaces. Power washing is a cost effective way to greatly improve the appearance and prolong the integrity of any exterior surface.

Unsightly and damaging roof stains will be thoroughly and safely removed after the roof washing technicians of Kevin Palmer Painting complete their work on this Granby, CT home.

Unsightly and damaging roof stains will be thoroughly and safely removed after the roof washing technicians of Kevin Palmer Painting complete their work on this Granby, CT home.

People are happy and relieved to find that unsightly stains on their roofs can be safely and effectively removed. Low-pressure roof cleaning done by Kevin Palmer Painting does exactly that and more. We clean roofs utilizing state of the art equipment, environmentally friendly roof cleaning products, and a roof cleaning process approved by most major roofing manufacturers… all at a fraction of the cost of a new roof! Your roof cleaned by Kevin Palmer Painting will look better, last longer, and reduce your energy costs.

If it involves paint or stain and you live in Avon, Bloomfield, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, or West Hartford CT, there’s really only one choice: KEVIN PALMER PAINTING. Call us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at KevinPalmerPainting.com. You’ll be glad you did!

 

The Votes Are In and Our Painting Customers Have Spoken…It’s Unanimous!

October 23rd, 2010

Kevin Palmer Painting is fortunate to have worked for numerous customers in Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and West Hartford CT. Here are a few of the many comments and compliments we have received:

This interior painting customer from West Hartford, CT is a repeat customer. She has a lovely home which is meticulously maintained. She required some carpentry renovations in addition to our painting services. It was our pleasure to be of service.

“Dear Kevin. Thank you for a job well done! Rusty was most accommodating, and he, Rob, Wald, and your carpenter were a pleasure to work with. It was so nice to see Rob again, and I am sorry I didn’t get the chance to say Goodbye. I told everyone I’d miss them when they were gone- and I do!! Thanks again.” M.Z., West Hartford, CT

Accommodating people’s busy schedules is very important to everyone. Our painters are always respectful of our customer’s time and property.

“Kevin – Thanks for a very timely and great house painting job. Very nice crew and everything left clean. The neighbors are all saying “Looks great!”” L.M., Simsbury, CT 06070

“Dear Kevin and crew – You did a fantastic job painting our house! Not only did you do it at a time when I really needed you, you were all so nice, receptive and supportive.  The paint job is beautiful, neat, and of skillful quality.  Not only are you great painters, but wonderful people, too. Thank you Kevin!”  K.Z., Simsbury, CT

Our interior and exterior painting customers can rely upon Kevin Palmer Painting to go the extra step – to make every effort to meet and exceed expectations. It is rewarding to receive a letter like this:

“Dear Kevin. Many thanks for a painting job well done. Rusty and the others did great work together during weather that was quite hot and humid. You have a wonderful crew of workers who are very competent, quiet, quick, neat, and friendly. Not many, if any, can equal all that! We are so pleased to see our home once again enhanced by your standards!! I sincerely appreciate your care and concern.’ R.P., Canton, CT

Comments on our work are always appreciated. We work hard to please all of our painting customers. This note was particularly gratifying:

“Kevin and your team of painters – What a magnificent work of art you and your team performed on our home! Many, many thanks! The team you have assembled has no match. They are all true gentlemen, and work together as no other group I have seen in all my, almost 80, years. By the end of the work they were a part of our family and Bobbie and I will miss all of you. The very, very best of health and happiness to you all.” S,S., Simsbury, CT

When customers are at work or away from home, it is absolutely necessary to have honest, trusted, skilled professionals working on their homes. Kevin Palmer Painting has just that. We have absolutely the best painters, anywhere, – no exception.

“Thank you, Kevin.  for the excellent painting work on our home. It was done very professionally. Thank you! Rob made the house look new again!! It was so nice to come home to see our freshly painted house this week. Everything is beautiful! Best wishes to your painting crew.” G.G., West Simsbury, CT

“Kevin, Rusty, Rob, and the entire painting team – Thanks so much for a job well done on the interior painting of my home. I am really pleased with the results… and all my neighbors are impressed too. Hopefully some referrals will be coming your way. All the best.” K.S. West Hartford, CT

Not all jobs are the same. Kevin Palmer painting provides a variety of interior and exterior painting services with 1 goal in mind: We give each and every customer the best paint job possible. It is our aim to make everyone a repeat customer. And we usually succeed.

“Dear Kevin and Rusty – The house painting looks great! We know we can always count on you for a job well done. Thanks again!” S.H., West Hartford, CT

“Kevin – I just want to take a moment to let you know how pleased my wife and I are with the wonderful painting job your company did on our deck and pergola… It came out great! We will definitely use your painting services again in the future.” J.F. Avon, CT

“Dear Kevin – We are thrilled with the exterior painting job you did on our home. We walked around our house tonight and could not believe it was the same place we have been living in for the last 5 years. The house looks new. We have a modest home and we do much of the work ourselves. After attempting to paint our home for the last 2 years, you were able to impeccably match the color we selected and blend the existing paint with a stain. The end result was amazing and the cost very reasonable. We are very relieved not to have to climb a ladder to paint again. Rusty and the painting crew were very conscientious and respectful of our family, including the dogs. Phone calls were made to us immediately to keep us apprised of progress and to make sure we were satisfied. Our calls to you were returned just as promptly. We really appreciated the time, patience, and professionalism you and your crew exemplified throughout the project. We would gladly recommend your services and will exclusively use your painting business in the future.” C.M. West Hartford, CT

“Dear Kevin – John and I are so pleased with the work Rusty and his painters did at our home. They really paid attention to detail and the quality of the painting work really shows. Our 30 year home looks 10 years younger!! Super job, will definitely call you for all painting work in the future!” L.A. Canton, CT

A heartfelt thanks to all our customers for the kind words. Kevin Palmer Painting will always do everything possible to hear our customers say “Painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.”

Kevin Palmer Painting services the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, and power washing needs of fine homes in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT. We have decades of painting experience. Let us exceed your painting expectations. For further information or to discuss your next residential painting, commercial painting, or power washing project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

Kevin Palmer Painting Welcomes Sun & Ski Sports to Avon, CT

August 17th, 2010

When Sun & Ski Sports planned to open its first store in Connecticut it was only natural they would contract with a painting company that shared their commitment to providing a quality product and exceptional customer service.

Sun & Ski Sports is THE specialty sporting goods store serving Farmington Valley and West Hartford sports enthusiasts.  Their new store is located at 195 West Main Street, Avon, CT. It is staffed with sports and outdoor enthusiasts who will make your ski bicycling, skating, running and camping dreams come true. Sun & Ski Sports prides itself in maintaining a staff of knowledgeable, sport-specific enthusiasts who provide hands-on, high-level customer care combined with expert service.

Sun & Ski Sports flagship store in Avon, CT underwent a complete renovation provided by the painting experts at Kevin Palmer Painting.

Sun & Ski Sports flagship store in Avon, CT underwent a complete renovation provided by the painting experts at Kevin Palmer Painting.

Likewise, Kevin Palmer Painting is THE premier painting contractor serving the residential and commercial painting needs of the Avon, Bloomfield, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and West Hartford, CT community for nearly a half century. Our professional painters are experts at providing exceptional, high-quality interior and exterior painting services for customers desiring the finest paint job possible combined with unparalleled customer service.

The dedicated staff of professional painters from Kevin Palmer Painting were proud to provide the expertise to complete this painting project ahead of schedule and within budget.

The dedicated staff of professional painters from Kevin Palmer Painting were proud to provide the expertise to complete this painting project ahead of schedule and within budget.

The renovation of the 16,255-square-foot store included interior painting of the display area walls and woodwork. The exterior painting of the store involved refinishing of railings, trim, and signage. Kevin Palmer Painting used the finest paint and urethane finishes available. The paint products were selected to meet Sun & Ski Sports requirements of a beautiful, long-lasting durable finish. The paint products were also environmentally friendly, reflecting our shared commitment to the preservation of natural resources.

Farmington Valley commuters pass the yellow "Kevin Palmer Painting" signs daily. The signs are our way of pointing out our beautiful, long-lasting, paint jobs and our total commitment to quality workmanship.

Farmington Valley commuters pass the yellow "Kevin Palmer Painting" signs daily. The signs are our way of pointing out our beautiful, long-lasting, paint jobs and our total commitment to quality workmanship.

Kevin Palmer Painting was very pleased to have been selected to work for Sun & Ski Sports on this project. Sun & Ski Sports is a quality minded, customer service oriented, respected industry leader committed to the highest standards for sales and service. We are proud to have been chosen to meet their painting needs.

For further information on Sun & Ski Sports go to the web, www.sunandski.com or drop by 195 West Main Street, Avon, CT and ask for Todd or Dave. You’ll be glad you did. And tell them Kevin Palmer Painting sent you.

For further information on Kevin Palmer Painting or to discuss your next residential or commercial painting project, please call us at (860) 658-2441. You can reach us on the web at www.KevinPalmerPainting. We will be happy to provide a free quote on your next painting project. You can count on Kevin Palmer Painting for the best quality and service for all your painting needs. As our customers tell us, “Painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.”

Exterior Painting of a Landmark Historical Home

August 1st, 2010

Kevin Palmer Painting was extremely proud to have been selected to paint the exterior of one of the oldest homes in Canton, CT. This antique home is located in the Canton Historic District which consists of approximately 500 acres in the center of Canton, Connecticut. The Canton Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This beautiful home is in a wooded setting nestled against Cherry Brook.

The home is a wonderful example of Greek Revival style architecture. It features exquisite wide-band trim at the cornice line of the roof, entry porches, rectangular transom lights above the front door and sidelights, and an elaborate door surround with pilasters and wonderful detailed trim. There are frieze windows along the roof edge, beautiful columns and molding, and frieze around the roof lines. The home is gorgeous and it was the privilege for the professional painters of Kevin Palmer Painting to restore its natural beauty.

As with every exterior house painting project we undertake, our technicians carefully power washed the home. Power washing removes the mold, mildew, and surface dirt, and readies the house for preparation. The cleansers used in our power wash are all environmentally friendly. Preparation for painting was next on our agenda. Loose paint was carefully removed, exposed surfaces were primed, windows were glazed, caulking and putty were applied, and all debris was contained, collected, and properly discarded. The well-trained house painters of Kevin Palmer Painting as always kept the work site neat and organized throughout the painting process.

Painting preparation and complete priming creates the foundation for a long-lasting, beautiful finish on this historical residence in Canton, CT.

Painting preparation and complete priming creates the foundation for a long-lasting, beautiful finish on this historical residence in Canton, CT.

Painting consisted of a 2 coat application of premium grade products. Our house painters worked with the homeowner to reproduce the original colors of the home. Kevin Palmer Painting has decades of experience with paint and stain products from all major manufacturers. Our customers confidently rely on us to select products best suited for their needs. The first coat application was an appropriate primer carefully selected and applied to ensure a sound foundation. The finish coat was then applied to all siding, trim, windows, doors, shutters, porches, and entryways that combine to make such a beautiful home. The products used not only look wonderful but will protect this magnificent home for years to come.

Exquisite trim detail accentuates the beautiful color of this antique home painted by Kevin Palmer Painting.

Exquisite trim detail accentuates the beautiful color of this antique home painted by Kevin Palmer Painting.

Being selected to complete the house painting of this residence was an honor for the professional painters of Kevin Palmer Painting. The home is beautiful and unique. The work setting was like having our office in a nature conservancy. The best part, however, of this painting project was working for the owners of this home. They were a pleasure and a delight to work for, and it was our privilege to paint for them.

Not quite finished, but this lovely home already glistens thanks to the painters of Kevin Palmer Painting.

Not quite finished, but this lovely home already glistens thanks to the painters of Kevin Palmer Painting.

Kevin Palmer Painting services the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, and power washing needs of fine homes in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT. We have decades of experience painting antique homes and historical residences. Whether your home is a vintage treasure or a modern classic we can exceed your painting expectations. For further information or to discuss your next residential painting, commercial painting, or power washing project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

Top 10 Questions For Your Prospective Painting Contractor

May 28th, 2010
  1. Can you tell me about yourself and your painting company? Kevin Palmer Painting has had the pleasure of painting for customers in Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, Simsbury CT, and West Hartford CT for nearly a half century. We have successfully completed interior and exterior house painting projects large and small, as well as Churches, and Synagogues. We service the commercial painting needs of small businesses as well as the painting requirements of Fortune 500 companies.
  2. Do you have a stable work force of experienced professional painters? Kevin Palmer Painting has a world class group of professional painters who have been employed by our company an average of 15 years. Our painters are full-time professional painters who undergo rigorous training in the latest application techniques, safety rules and regulations, and environmental issues. Our valued painters are our company’s greatest asset.

    Rusty Palmer makes house painting look easy...Just don't try this yourself. You need to have the painting skills and years of experience before you can paint like a pro!!

    Rusty Palmer makes house painting look easy...Just don't try this yourself. You need to have the painting skills and years of experience before you can paint like a pro!!

  3. What type of work do you specialize in? Our painting work involves residential painting projects for homeowners who want the finest painting possible. Our commercial painting customers select Kevin Palmer Painting for the quality of our painting work, our ability to meet schedules, and because we do the job right the first time, every time.

    Kevin Palmer Painting was proud to be selected to paint this magnificent home in Avon, CT.

    Kevin Palmer Painting was proud to be selected to paint this magnificent home in Avon, CT.

  4. Can you describe your work process? Kevin Palmer Painting takes great pride in providing the best paint jobs possible in all aspects of painting. Thorough analysis of our painting customer’s needs, meticulous and thorough surface preparation, and the finest application procedures utilizing the best techniques available are routinely carried out by our painting professionals.

    Rob Point applying the  finishing touches. Rob has been a customer favorite for years. Rob is one of the many reasons our customers select Kevin Palmer Painting for their interior and exterior painting needs.

    Rob Point applying the finishing touches. Rob has been a customer favorite for years. Rob is one of the many reasons our customers select Kevin Palmer Painting for their interior and exterior painting needs.

  5. Can you provide references? Kevin Palmer Painting has painted thousands of homes in Avon, Bloomfield, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and throughout the Farmington Valley and West Hartford CT. As part of our conveniently scheduled painting estimate we provide numerous house painting references itemized by street, neighborhood, and town. Our website has www.KevinPalmerPainting.com also features numerous local references and a portfolio of recent painting projects.
  6. What documentation can you provide regarding licenses and certifications? As required by Connecticut law Kevin B. Palmer, Inc. is registered as a Home Improvement Contractor registration #HIC.0534255. We are happy to furnish a copy of our registration to any of our painting customers. Our registration information can also be confirmed by contacting the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
  7. Will your insurance agent provide me with a Certificate of Insurance? Kevin B. Palmer, Inc. has full insurance coverage including Workers Compensation, Liability, and Auto on all of our employees. We are happy to have our insurance agent supply a Certificate of Insurance upon request.
  8. Are you an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm? By Federal Law only EPA Certified Lead-Safe firms may undertake renovation projects on homes built before 1978. Kevin B. Palmer, Inc. has undergone the required training and is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm. Kevin B. Palmer, Inc. has employees who are Certified Renovators in conformity with Federal RRP requirements. We are proud to display our EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm logo.

    Kevin Palmer Painting is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm specializing in painting homes and businesses in Avon, Bloomfield, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and West Hartford CT for nearly a half century.

    Kevin Palmer Painting is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm specializing in painting homes and businesses in Avon, Bloomfield, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and West Hartford CT for nearly a half century.

  9. Who are your paint suppliers? Kevin Palmer Painting uses only the finest products from the worlds leading paint manufacturers. Benjamin Moore, Glidden Professional, Sherwin Williams and others partnering with our professional painters enable us to select the perfect coating for any requirement. The house painting professionals at Kevin Palmer Painting have the knowledge and experience to tailor products best suited to our client’s specific needs.
  10. Why should I hire YOU for my painting project? At Kevin Palmer Painting, we are proud to hear our residential and commercial painting clients tell us “Painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.” We use only the finest paints from premium paint manufacturers, our painters always apply paint products according to manufacturer specifications, and our skilled, trained, and properly equipped painters treat our customer’s property as if it was their own. When quality, value, and craftsmanship are considered, there is only 1 choice: the painting professionals of Kevin Palmer Painting.

Kevin Palmer Painting services the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, and power washing needs of fine homes in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT. For further information or to discuss your next residential painting, commercial painting, or power washing project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

Doggone!! Those Guys Are Great Painters.

December 20th, 2009

Kevin Palmer Painting recently completed another interior painting project under the watchful eyes of 2 discerning pups. The owners of this lovely Simsbury home are working professionals and valued repeat customers who entrusted their home and beloved dogs to our care during the painting project.

Looking forward to the arrival of  Kevin Palmer Painting, on time as promised.

Looking forward to the arrival of Kevin Palmer Painting, on time as promised.

This particular interior painting project involved an entertainment room and a lower level family room with built-ins, shelving, and architectural trim that detailed the home’s fine design.

Proper preparation, as always, is a must and the painting professionals of Kevin Palmer Painting carefully and thoroughly went about their tasks. All furniture, carpets, and possessions were carefully covered and protected with clean, soft canvas drop cloths to ensure their safekeeping and protection throughout the painting process.   The painters then repaired nail pops, cracks, and repaired any surface imperfections. Caulking of joints and seams was addressed as well as using shellac and stain-kill wherever needed. After cleaning and inspection it was on to the painting.

The painters on this project were Rob and Walt, 2 painting professionals each with decades of interior and exterior painting experience. Kevin Palmer Painting is extremely proud of our skilled, trusted, and reliable professional painters and this team is as good as it gets. The quality of their work is unsurpassed and equaled only by their integrity and dedication to their craft. The skill and attention to detail are obvious:

Paying attention to the smallest of details means another satisfied painting customer.

Paying attention to the smallest of details means another satisfied painting customer.

The final results speak for themselves.

This beautiful Simsbury, CT home glistened and sparkled after receiving a little TLC from Kevin Palmer Painting.

This beautiful Simsbury, CT home glistened and sparkled after receiving a little TLC from Kevin Palmer Painting.

And after the painting professionals of Kevin Palmer Painting had finished, the painters heard both puppies say: “Doggone!! Those Guys Are Great Painters.” Their owners, too, had this to say: “Painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.” And that, indeed, is why they are repeat customers.

Kevin Palmer Painting has had the pleasure of completing custom interior painting for homeowners in Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, Simsbury CT, and West Hartford CT for nearly a half century. Let us help you with your next interior painting project. We have years of experience with everything from living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, foyers, bedrooms, and family rooms.

For further information or to discuss your next residential interior painting or commercial interior painting you can reach us on the web at www.KevinPalmerPainting or call us at (860) 658-2441. Contact us for a free quote on your next interior painting project. We will be happy to service your painting needs.

Interior Painting A Beautiful Historic Home In West Hartford, CT

November 29th, 2009

Kevin Palmer Painting recently completed an interior painting project on a beautiful historic home in West Hartford, CT. The clients are repeat customers, and our professional painters were very proud to have been selected to undertake this challenging and rewarding project.

Kevin Palmer Painting was selected to paint this West Hartford Historic Property listed with the National Register of Historic Places.

Kevin Palmer Painting was selected to paint this West Hartford Historic Property listed with the National Register of Historic Places.

The project involved painting a beautifully appointed office in a timely manner while paying attention to the smallest of details. The homeowner, a perfectionist with exquisite taste, used historic colors to best highlight the detailed interior trim and molding. Paint color and sheen samples were made for owner review and consideration, and upon approval, the painting experts of Kevin Palmer Painting began to work their magic.

The first step involved complete and thorough painting preparation. The painters carefully covered and protected all areas involved in the restoration. They then undertook preparation including scraping off loose paint, spot priming as needed, caulking, shellacking, patching, sanding, and cleaning using HEPA filtered vacuums. The woodwork was then tack ragged prior to finish painting.

The painters then primed the walls with 2 coats of primer tinted to match the selected finish color. A lining paper was next installed on all walls to achieve a soft textured look and feel sought by the client.

The next step was to apply 2 coats of an oil base finish to the bookcases, windows, doors, trim, and moldings. The office woodwork literally glistened when the painters carefully and meticulously completed this task.

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The windows, doors, and trim received 2 coats of a premium grade low-luster oil based paint.

The woodwork glistened with a low-luster finish which enhanced the beauty of the finely detailed trim.

The woodwork glistened with a low-luster finish which enhanced the beauty of the finely detailed trim.

The interior house painting professionals of Kevin Palmer Painting then turned their expertise to applying the finish paint to the walls. Great care and skill was used to cut neat, clean, crisp lines around the trim. The walls then received 2 finish coats of premium matte finish paint.

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Cutting around accent trim requires skill, patience, and a steady hand. Kevin Palmer Painting has the best painters in the business.

Rob has the skills and expertise required to make this interior painting project both beautiful and long lasting.

Rob has the skills and expertise required to make this interior painting project both beautiful and long lasting.

The interior painting professionals of Kevin Palmer Painting were extremely proud of the finished product: a beautiful interior painting project completed to the satisfaction of a discerning customer. The hard work, skill, and craftsmanship evident in the work are why customers say “Painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.”

Kevin Palmer Painting has had the pleasure of painting for customers in Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, Simsbury CT, and West Hartford CT for nearly a half century. Let us help you with your next interior painting project. We have years of experience with everything from living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, foyers, bedrooms, and family rooms.

For further information or to discuss your next residential interior painting or commercial interior painting you can reach us on the web at www.KevinPalmerPainting or call us at (860) 658-2441. Contact us for a free quote on your next interior painting project. We will be happy to service your painting needs.

Kevin Palmer Painting Has Satisfied Interior Painting Customers in Simsbury CT and throughout the Farmington Valley and West Hartford CT

November 22nd, 2009

Kevin Palmer Painting has loyal painting customers, and we work very hard on every painting project to support their confidence in our work.

Recently our painters were proud to be selected for an interior painting project in Avon CT. We had previously painted a friend’s home in their neighborhood. We were pleased to be contacted for a painting estimate, and we shortly thereafter were able to schedule their interior painting work.

Kevin Palmer Painting was proud to paint the interior walls of his lovely home in Avon CT.

Kevin Palmer Painting was proud to paint the interior walls of his lovely home in Avon CT.

The professional painters of Kevin Palmer Painting recognize the importance of customer service and the necessity of giving every customer the best paint job possible. On interior painting and exterior painting, our valued customers expect perfection, and our trained and experienced painters strive to exceed expectations. We are proud to hear our customers say “Painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.”

Our painters have been giving our customers great paint jobs for nearly a half century. It is always extremely gratifying to receive positive comments upon the completion of a project. Receiving this email from our Avon CT customer was very much appreciated:

Hi Kevin,

It was a pleasure dealing with you for the painting of our home.  The rooms look beautiful and we are still amazed that the job was completed in one day.  There is something to be said for experience and the painters were excellent, friendly and professional.

We’ll give you a call for our next job – the guest room.

Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!

Best regards,

Another Satisfied Painting Customer

Let us help you with your next interior painting project.

We have years of experience with everything from living room walls & ceilings to dining room molding & trim. Whether you need bedroom walls or family room paneling painted, we hope you will call Kevin Palmer Painting. We are #1 in customer service and the quality of our painting work is exceptional.

For further information on residential interior painting or commercial interior painting, you can find us on the web at www.KevinPalmerPainting. Or simply give us a call at (860) 658-2441 for a free quote on your next interior painting project. We will be happy to service your painting needs.

What Makes an Interior House Painting Job Great

October 29th, 2009

A great interior house painting project should look beautiful, wear well, and make a home’s interior shine. Viewers of HGTV may mistakenly think there is little for the do-it-yourselfer to be worried about, but the devil is in the details. And the details make all the difference in the world. At Kevin Palmer Painting we pride ourselves on giving each of our interior house painting customers the best paint job possible.

Great paint jobs require information necessary to make the best and most appropriate painting decisions. The process begins by evaluating our customers’ needs and determining the most suitable solution. What room is going to be painted and how is that room going to be used? How will this painting project be integrated with existing rooms in the house? What might be the customer’s future needs for the rooms to be painted? Listening and gathering information helps us advise our clients on appropriate colors, sheens, and products. In addition our painting experience and knowledge enables us to recommend the best paint manufacturers for a specific use. Kevin Palmer Painting has a color expert available for clients who may benefit from a professional color consultation. Color and product samples are made and time is given for our customer’s consideration and approval.

A great paint job requires great painters. This is why Kevin Palmer Painting is the best. Our courteous, trained, and reliable professional painters treat our customer’s homes as if they were their own. Booties are used over footwear to protect floors, furniture is covered and protected, and areas to be painted are segmented to reduce wear-and-tear.

Proper preparation before painting is an absolute necessity to achieve a great paint job. At Kevin Palmer Painting we prepare all areas to receive a finish according to the paint manufacturer’s specifications. Sanding interior woodwork, patching open holes and cracks, taping sheetrock seams, puttying trim, caulking, cleaning, and tack ragging are all part of a proper preparation process. Next, the painting itself: Crisp, clean lines must be drawn on all ceilings, walls, windows, doors, and trim. Coverage and sheen must be uniformly perfect. No misses, skips, spills, smudges, or holidays are acceptable. Finally… inspect, attend to finish details, clean-up, and review the completed interior painting with our customer before leaving our client’s home in perfect condition. This process is what makes a great paint job, and why Kevin Palmer Painting receives most of our business from repeat and referred customers.

Kevin Palmer Painting has had the pleasure of painting for customers in Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, Simsbury CT, and West Hartford CT. We have been giving our customers great paint jobs for nearly a half century. Let us help you with your next interior painting project. We have years of experience with everything from living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, foyers, bedrooms, and family rooms. We can help you realize why people say “Painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.”

For further information or to discuss your next residential interior painting or commercial interior painting you can reach us on the web at www.KevinPalmerPainting or call us at (860) 658-2441. Contact us for a free quote on your next interior painting project. We will be happy to service your painting needs.