Pearl Painters, Interior, Exterior & Cabinet Painting

The Pearl method

The coat is won before the lid comes off.

Ninety percent of a finish that lasts is groundwork nobody photographs. Here is exactly what our crew does to your walls before the first drop of color, and why we guarantee the result in writing.

Fill & sand Day one

Nail holes, dents and fastener pops filled, then sanded flush, a wall has to feel smooth before it can look smooth.

Caulk every seam

Gaps at trim, corners and baseboards sealed so your lines read as one clean, continuous edge instead of a shadow.

Prime the bare & stained

Patches, raw drywall and water marks primed so the color sits even, no flashing, no ghosts bleeding through.

Degloss & clean

Kitchens and baths washed and dulled so new paint grips for years instead of peeling in months.

Mask & protect Every day

Floors, counters and furniture covered before any color goes up, and the site left tidy every single evening.

Open paint cans with rich color — Premium low-VOC paint only

Why Pearl

The company Portland calls back.

Decades of doing it the honest way: thorough prep, premium paint, a fair price, and a crew who treats your home like their own.

Meet the company

Upfront flat pricing

You approve the exact price before we start. No hourly meter, no surprise line items at the end.

One number · in writing

On time, done clean

We start when we say, protect your floors and furniture, and leave the site spotless every evening.

Spotless every evening

Straight, honest quotes

You approve the exact number in writing before any work starts, and it does not move.

It doesn’t move

Guaranteed work

Every project is backed by a written workmanship warranty. If it's not right, we make it right.

Written warranty

Neighbors trust us

Rated 5.0 by 230+ homeowners

4.9★★★★★On Google,
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4.9★★★★★Google · 230+ reviews

Pearl Blue

★★★★★

"I recently had pearl Painter come out and paint a few bedrooms for a refresh I was doing. Being in the real estate industry I know a lot of painters, but I wanted somebody that was similar to how I like to work professional."

Anne Stewartvia Google

Meadow Sage

★★★★★

"Pearl Painters did exceptional top notch work! I have been in sales for 40 years and know good quality and service when I see it, and the last handful of years working with sub contractors as I work for a commercial contractor."

Todd Powellvia Google

Alder Clay

★★★★★

"Our 10 year old builder grade cabinets and trim that were in awful shape look brand new!!! Liane and the crew showed up on time every day, took great care of our home, and were so kind and respectful throughout."

Sara Cadevia Google

Golden Hour

★★★★★

"We had a great experience with our house exterior paint job! We were impressed with the initial walk through and video of the scope of work that Luke delivered to us with the proposal and appreciate Pearl Paining for working with…"

Theresavia Google

Coast Fog

★★★★★

"These guys are FANTASTIC!!!! Professional, hardworking, clean, friendly & very respectful They were available right away and done in 2 1/2 days."

Corene Vaillancourtvia Google

Good to know

Questions, answered

Getting started

Do you charge for estimates?+

No. Written estimates for interior, exterior, cabinet and commercial projects are always free, we visit, measure, talk through colors and finishes, and email you a clear, itemized quote with no obligation.

How soon can you start?+

Most estimates go out within a day, and typical projects are scheduled within one to two weeks. For urgent repaints, before a move, a sale or an event, just tell us the date and we'll do our best to fit you in.

What does “upfront flat pricing” mean?+

Before any work begins, we give you one clear, flat price to approve, prep, materials and labor included. No hourly meter, no surprise add-ons at the end. You always decide before we start.

How long will my project take?+

A typical bedroom is done in a day; a main floor takes two to three; a full exterior usually runs three to five depending on prep and weather. You get a schedule with your quote, and we actually keep it.

What should I do before the crew arrives?+

Very little. Take fragile items and wall art down if you can, and clear small things off surfaces. We handle the rest, moving and covering furniture, masking floors and fixtures, and putting everything back where it was.

Do I need to be home while you paint?+

Only if you want to be. Many clients hand us a key or a garage code and come home to finished walls. You get the same background-checked crew every day, and a walkthrough together at the end.

Paint, color & finish

What paint brands do you use?+

Premium products only, Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and PPG, matched to each surface for durability and washability. We're happy to work with a specific line or sheen if you already have a preference.

Which sheen goes where?+

Flat and matte hide surface flaws and suit ceilings and low-traffic walls. Eggshell and satin wipe clean, the workhorses for hallways, kitchens and kids' rooms. Semi-gloss handles trim, doors and cabinets and takes scrubbing. The rule: the shinier the paint, the tougher it is, and the more it shows what's underneath, which is why prep matters more as sheen goes up.

Can you help me choose colors?+

Absolutely. Our color consultation samples real paint on your walls, in your light, before you commit, and the color tool on this site lets you preview shades room by room. You never have to guess from a tiny chip.

Is the paint safe for kids and pets?+

Yes, we use low- and zero-VOC paints as standard, ventilate as we work, and most rooms are safe to sleep in the same night. Tell us about little ones or pets and we'll plan the order of rooms around them.

Can you match a color from a photo or an old wall?+

Yes. We can match an existing wall, a fabric, a tile or a photo, sampled and tested on your wall in real light before we commit a single roller to it.

Prep, durability & guarantee

What actually happens during prep?+

Good prep is most of the job: furniture covered, floors masked, nail holes filled, cracks caulked, glossy spots sanded so the new coat can grip, and stains sealed so they can't bleed through. Done right, the paint levels evenly and edges stay crisp for years. If a quote seems too fast or too cheap, prep is usually what got cut.

Why does exterior paint fail early?+

Paint rarely fails because of the paint, it fails because moisture was trapped underneath, chalky old coats were never washed off, or bare wood was left unprimed. The fix is boring and unbeatable: wash, scrape, sand, spot-prime, then paint in the right weather window. Skip a step and a fresh coat peels within a couple of seasons.

Is your work guaranteed?+

Yes. Every project carries a written workmanship warranty. If a finish isn't right, we come back and make it right, no fine print, no runaround, backed by licensed, insured and bonded crews.

Can you paint in cold or rainy weather?+

Interiors, any time of year. Exteriors need the right window, dry surfaces and the temperatures the coating is rated for, so we watch the forecast and schedule exterior coats when they'll actually cure properly instead of just getting them on the wall.

How long until the room is back to normal?+

Walls are dry to the touch in a couple of hours. We move your furniture back the same day and recommend giving freshly painted walls a couple of weeks to fully cure before scrubbing or hanging heavy art.

Is the Care Plan worth it?+

For most homes, yes: an annual inspection, free scuff and touch-up visits, priority scheduling, and 15% off future projects typically pay for the membership the first time you use it, and keep every finish looking new.

Your home, painted properly.

One crew for your whole home's finish

The coat is won before the lid comes off.

Fill & sand Day one

Caulk every seam

Prime the bare & stained

Degloss & clean

Mask & protect Every day

One number. In writing. It doesn’t move.

Real finishes, real local homes, done by hand

The coat is won in the prep nobody sees.

Now it takes the
whole room.

The company Portland calls back.

Upfront flat pricing

On time, done clean

Straight, honest quotes

Guaranteed work

Guaranteed in writing, every single job.

One number, no surprises.

The same hands, start to finish

Keep every finish looking new.

Rated 5.0 by 230+ homeowners

Proudly serving the Portland metro

Hours

Questions, answered

Let's give your home a fresh coat.

Your home, painted properly.

One crew for your whole home's finish

The coat is won before the lid comes off.

Fill & sand Day one

Caulk every seam

Prime the bare & stained

Degloss & clean

Mask & protect Every day

One number. In writing. It doesn’t move.

Real finishes, real local homes, done by hand

The coat is won in the prep nobody sees.

Now it takes thewhole room.

The company Portland calls back.

Upfront flat pricing

On time, done clean

Straight, honest quotes

Guaranteed work

Guaranteed in writing, every single job.

One number, no surprises.

The same hands, start to finish

Keep every finish looking new.

Rated 5.0 by 230+ homeowners

Proudly serving the Portland metro

Hours

Questions, answered

Let's give your home a fresh coat.

Now it takes the
whole room.