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At Triangle Painting, we help homeowners beautify and protect their homes with expert interior and exterior painting services. Our painting contractors know that house paint is more than just a decorative detail. It plays an important role in protecting your home from moisture and water damage as well. That is why we provide thorough inspections along with superior house painting services that directly address your needs.
When it comes to interior house painting projects in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill, our professional painters employ the same level of preparation and attention to detail to ensure an optimal final product. Any small dents and cracks in your walls can be repaired, and we will work to recreate any textures to for a consistent look throughout the home.
During the estimate process, our interior painters will also look for any damage and make specific repair recommendations so that your home is completely protected and you won’t have to worry about having to make major repairs down the road. At Triangle Painting, our custom solutions are specifically designed to address your needs while also taking your budget into account. Contact us today for a free painting quote!
Residential & Commercial Painting Contractor Reviews
I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank Eric, Victor, Melissa, and crew for all the help on the exterior painting on our house. They replaced some damaged trim on our house and repainted entire exterior of the house and the entire process was such a good experience. I would highly recommend Triangle Painting and Siding if you are in need of any painting that needs to be done. I just wanted to say "Thanks again for everything", the house turned out perfect!!
Jody Wimberly
18:40 12 Jun 21
Flexible, did more than asked to do, good attitudes, very professional quality work. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who needs good work done in a house.
Erik Ploompuu
16:21 03 Jun 21
Cheryl Jones
21:05 28 May 21
Todd “TCole” Coleman
18:19 25 May 21
Brad and the team did a fantastic job replacing old, worn out siding with new Hardie pieces and then transforming our home by painting the entire house a brand new color. It looks amazing!
Phil Primato
14:00 19 May 21
They stained my fence and repaired a water stain in my bathroom. Everything turned out great, and I appreciate that they were able to work on the weekend when we had rain during the week.
Charles Epstein
01:43 18 May 21
I bought a house that needed a lot of exterior work done. After getting several quotes from various companies around the triangle, we chose Triangle Painting to paint the exterior siding, replace some of the rotting Masonite siding, and paint the gutters. The quote they sent us was very detailed and the price was very competitive. It was easy to schedule a time for them to do the job and we are very happy with how it turned out.
Randi DeLong
14:37 29 Apr 21
These folks did an outstanding job painting the exterior of our home.Victor (the Project Manager) and Enrique (Lead Painter and Siding Master!) were both very friendly and professional. Their attention to detail in every aspect of the project shows in the end result, which is our beautiful fresh "new" home that was actually built in 1968. The paint jobis excellent, and the craftsmanship of the pieces of siding that were replaced is great to! These guys even removed the ancient Bell South and Time Warner phone and cable lines that were bolted in all over the sides of the house, when others had just painted over them. We are very pleased with the work and the price! I would recommend them to anyone looking for exterior painting...especially if you need to replace some old siding.
Catherine Potter
14:06 29 Apr 21
Dan Sembler
22:47 23 Apr 21
Very pleased with our experience dealing with everyone at Triangle Painting. Feel like our 51 year old house is new again! Highly recommend using this business.
KellyBilly Wilson
20:40 16 Apr 21
We had a wonderful experience with Triangle Painting! We had our front porch painted, as well as other trim and areas we needed to refresh after replacing our siding. They worked hard, cleaned up after themselves on a regular basis, were friendly, and open to any remaining touchups. The pricing was also very fair. Very good job! Thank you!
Jason M
15:10 15 Apr 21
Professional crew. They painted almost every ceiling in the house. The job was finished ahead of schedule and looks perfect.
Nathan Patterson
15:38 25 Mar 21
Excellent work done on short notice to paint our condo. Very prompt and professional all around.
Peter Wentz
14:45 25 Mar 21
Triangle Painting did a fantastic job on our home! I got three quotes to repaint our home's exterior and Triangle Painting came in competitively prices, but what convinced me were their reviews. They have RAVE reviews, and I'm pleased to say I'm yet another happy customer! I will definitely be using Triangle Painting again and recommending to friends & family.
Kristen Gower
17:29 09 Mar 21
The team at Triangle Painting were great !!! I was in a real jam we had a closed location that needed to re- open Brio Italian Grill. I also had no time to make this happen there was water damage , drywall repair , painting. The team at Triangle went scoped it out , took photos they were my eyes. I was then given a very reasonable quote, the work was completed and my operations team was very happy and that is what counts my ability to support operations. I highly recommend Triangle Painting. GREAT JOB TEAM TRIANGLE !!! ALL THE BEST 2021.Kevin V.P. RE. BRAVO BRIO RESTURANTS.
kevin bakas
15:45 18 Feb 21
I blindly picked Triangle Painting off a Google search and I'm very thankful I did. After reading the reviews from previous customers, I felt good about going with them, and they did not disappoint. From getting a quote to the finished product, the entire process went smoothly and efficiently. I had some dry wall spots that needed attention and they patched those places very well. In addition to regular paint, lacquered a number of rooms and Triangle Painting did a really excellent job! Plus, everyone who worked on their team was professional and courteous. The rooms are stunning! I highly recommend Triangle Painting!!
Ashley Segrave
14:44 05 Feb 21
Triangle Painting not only does excellent exterior painting, but they also repaired extensive wood rot damage beforehand and did an exceptional job with all the prep work and clean up. They gave us our house back. Every member of their team is a delight to work with. We recommend them highly.
Kathryn Mcdermott
13:35 05 Feb 21
Great experience with Triangle painting! Eric, Warren, Melissa and the entire team were awesome to work with! They did great work at a fair price. As a busy area real estate broker/ investor I highly recommend Triangle painting!
keith murray
17:54 29 Jan 21
Excellent Job done!
Dale Spicer
15:53 26 Jan 21
Triangle Painting did a great job with staining and sealing my back porch and deck. The team made sure to check and double check with me to ensure their work was satisfactory prior to finishing the job.
Zach Steinback
21:47 25 Jan 21
Jorge was very professional and did an excellent job in a timely fashion. Recommend to anyone looking for interior or exterior painting.
Alex
21:34 25 Jan 21
Did a great job and very responsive. I had a quick turn around request and they were able to accommodate me when others could not. Gave my home the final touches needed and helped me get top dollar for my home when we sold. Thanks!
Joseph Davis
16:08 14 Jan 21
Jama Campbell
18:42 01 Jan 21
We hired Triangle to repair exterior siding and related trim work due to water damage, replacing the damaged pieces and painting. From the time I placed a call to request a quote to the final inspection of the work by one of the owners, I was impressed with them. Warren was incredible and so was Melissa and their crew in providing a prompt quote, scheduling us, coming out to allow the crew to understand scope of work and the final inspection. I was really impressed with their competitive rates, which saved me several hundred dollars compared to another local company as well as their online quote approval and payment process. This company may be young in years from a historical perspective, but their professionalism and work quality surpasses companies with decades of experience. I would highly recommend them. They are humble and appreciative of their clients.
Stan Hill
19:29 10 Dec 20
Niki Harris
20:03 01 Dec 20
Great experience! My house looks amazing - professional and responsive service. Highly recommended!
Daniel Wright
02:14 01 Dec 20
Holly Haas
22:47 24 Nov 20
Fantastic product and customer support!
jessie jellicorse
20:02 24 Nov 20
Christopher Jolly
19:17 24 Nov 20
Triangle Painting did a great job painting the interior of my home. Professional and friendly service! Prompt and excellent service.
Linda Fitts
19:31 18 Nov 20
IF I could give Triangle Painting a 10 star rating-I would, however Google will only let me do a 5 star rating. Everything associated with my experience with Triangle was perfect: pricing and scheduling, job prep. painting and clean up afterwards. I will never use or recommend any other paint company.
Ian Batchelor
13:15 18 Nov 20
We used them to paint our cabinets and do a skim coat on our upstairs ceiling. Everything looks awesome! We will definitely be using them again when we need some more work done on the house.
Cale
20:44 12 Nov 20
Our interior painting project was meticulously completed in a timely fashion. They kept everything so clean inside while they worked and afterwards that you never would have known anyone had been there except for the beautiful walls they left at the end! I would recommend them to all and I would use them again in the future without question!
Julie Moore
22:58 04 Nov 20
Thorough and in touch at every step of the process. Painter was very conscientious and easy to work with. Terrific job. Price comparable to other quotes. Will definitely recommend.
Faye Biffert
19:07 04 Nov 20
Everyone was extremely professional and thorough. Jobe was excellent at making sure everything I needed was done and followed up with me once the painting was finished to assure I was happy. I will definitely be using triangle painting again.
Nikki Angeli
18:59 04 Nov 20
The crew worked clean, kept my property clean, and did an amazing job! We even had a slight mishap (not the painter’s fault) and they came right out and repaired the damage very quickly. I’d recommend this company over anyone else in the area.
Mike Morris
15:17 18 Oct 20
We loved our experience with Triangle Painting. Between calling for the initial estimate and finishing the job, it was less than three weeks! Our painting team was awesome and worked with our schedule. They did an incredible job. We are super happy with how everything looks!
Ashley Fenoglio
17:09 15 Oct 20
Triangle Painting did a wonderful job and we have used them several times. If you are looking for a team that does a fantastic job then give them a call.
Misty London
19:00 28 Sep 20
Lauren Hunnings
13:22 21 Sep 20
Triangle Painting stained my deck and they demonstrated great customer service during the process. Picked my color online with Sherwood Williams and online color didn’t match our expectations. Jobe was positive, patient, and fair as he addressed the situation in a professional manner. New colors were picked and Triangle Painting re-stained the deck at an agreed labor only rate. It is clear to me that customer service and providing a quality job is their priority!
Clinton Dubose
22:00 02 Sep 20
Brad was super quick with a quote that came in way under budget. He and Jobe were also very nice and accommodating when I needed an unusual time table. They painted my entire basement (ceiling, walls, trim) and the new interior doors. Would use them again!
David Evans
13:26 02 Sep 20
Triangle Painting was so professional, and responsive. My projects came out beautifully and were done so quickly!
Alyy Kautsky
17:52 26 Aug 20
Great work, professional & easy to work with. This company really cares about doing a 5 star job & will come back (if necessary) to ensure you’re 100% happy. I’d definitely recommend them.
Andrea Abramowski
12:23 26 Aug 20
A big thank you to Triangle Painting and Oscar for the fantastic job they did on repairing my deck stairs, finishing my deck staining and painting the ceiling. They stayed in contact, were on time, careful about covering surfaces and cleaned up wonderfully when they were done. Oscar was polite and kind, and has such attention for detail. He was a pleasure to work with. I'm looking forward to using your company again for some projects inside the house.
Catherine Benedetto
16:53 25 Aug 20
This company went out of its way to save me when a previous painter did a sloppy job on my porch and siding and would not come back to fix it. Eric came out to see the mess and had someone on the job within a few days. Fernando and his crew were professional and did an excellent job. More than that, Brad charged me nothing and the painters were happy to help for little more than the price of gas. If you like painters who are kind as well as professional, check out Triangle Painting Solutions.
Debbie Selinsky
15:19 20 Aug 20
Katie Helton
18:39 17 Aug 20
Mahtsente Ebron
23:16 14 Aug 20
The Triangle Painting Team did an amazing job on our latest home improvement project. We've been wanting to get our house looking new and fresh for two years now, and Eric and his amazing team helped us achieve that goal! I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of services offered by Triangle Painting. Not only did we get our home power washed and looking glorious, we also had some split porch boards replaced, touch-ups to some areas that desperately needed it on the house and our porch floors and deck stained to look like new. It all looks so wonderful, and our favorite part...finally got the porch ceilings painted haint blue! We will definitely be using Triangle Painting again! Thank you for all of the hard work!!
Amanda Gadd
19:02 14 Aug 20
Benjamin and his crew did a really nice job painting the metal roofs on two houses for us.
Cindy Wadford
19:35 04 Aug 20
I was extremely satisfied with the job from Triangle Painting from the estimate to the completion of the job. Emilio and his team did a superb job with the painting of our deck and the rails and lattice. Their edges were sharp, and there were so drips of paint or missed spots. Even though it was very hot and they were working in the back of our home which has a western exposure, they worked tirelessly in extreme heat to complete the project. Triangle came by after the original estimate to inspect the deck thoroughly and to make sure little items were not skipped. For example, they noticed that one area of the rail was a bit loose and reinforced it for no additional charge. We were more than happy with the job that was done from the first call to Triangle to the estimate to the job. Superb company.
Elizabeth Showalter
19:08 03 Aug 20
I am writing this review of Triangle Painting to share the wonderful work Brad and his team completed on our home. We reached out to approximately eight painting companies to get quotes to repair rotten and damaged wood on our soffits, eaves and dormers. Of all the companies, Brad was one of the most professional vendors, providing a detailed quote along with a glossy folder that contained their insurance policy, customer reviews, service awards, and documentation on their work. We narrowed our selection of companies down to three vendors, and ultimately, we selected Triangle Painting not only because their quote was competitive but more importantly, they the best customer reviews out of the three vendors. After we hired Triangle Painting, we immediately heard from Warren, the project manager. He came by and introduced himself, and he reviewed with us the work to be completed. Warren then brought the painting crew over and reviewed the work to be completed with them before work was to begin. Rotten wood was replaced with PVC, the gutters were painted, and metal roofs over the front windows with two coats of a special metal paint – made everything look brand new! We then hired Triangle Painting for a second project: to paint our hardi-plank siding. This was a project we weren’t going to do for a couple more years, but the paint on our siding was faded and dull, and Triangle Painting was able to give us a fresh new look. With Warren once again coordinating a painting crew to complete the new project work, he brought the second crew to us to meet us, go over the work requirements and ensure the painting was done correctly. The final outcome is AMAZING!! It came out even better than we envisioned! Now I can’t wait to decorate my front porch with pumpkins and mums for the fall and plant colorful pink and yellow flowers to bloom with the new colorful paint background in the spring. We’ve already had several compliments on the new house color and how beautiful our home looks now. We highly recommend Brad and Triangle Painting!!
T. Burkhart
22:46 20 Jul 20
Randy Willis
18:19 10 Jul 20
Great people to work with who do a professional job and treat their employees well. Our many interior walls went from looking dreary to clean and beautiful. They also were kind enough to take a look at other issues to give non-biased advice with recommendations for other skilled workers in the community.
Nicolas Perdomo
21:23 09 Jul 20
They do very good work, show up in your time frame and finish quickly. Just be careful with the first quote, things you may think would be included such as moldings, doors, removing and replacing pictures, may not be included unless you specify.
Nichole Campbell
13:53 09 Jul 20
First class team that were responsive with competitive bids.. After completing the work excellently they were quick to follow up on their punch lists. Oh yes... they cleaned up after themselves.
Steve Jellicorse
14:23 07 Jul 20
Triangle Painting did an excellent job painting my interior entry way and entire 2nd floor. They arrived when scheduled and continued for four days straight without any delays. They are very responsive to questions, requests, and touch ups. I'll be using them again to finish up the rest of my house.
Mike Larson
12:30 06 Jul 20
Grace Lussier
18:03 04 Jul 20
Triangle Painting did a great job on our rental property. They were very easy to work with, did a great job including the repairs before they started.
Garry Grandlienard
17:10 03 Jul 20
We hired Triangle Painting to get a fresh coat of paint on our church building and we were beyond pleased with the quality of their work. Warren was very professional, responsive, and was very willing to be mindful of our budget for the project.Very reliable and trustworthy. Will absolutely hire again for any residential or commercial jobs in the future.
Grace Jolly
15:41 03 Jul 20
The team of workers were excellent and did a fantastic job, both with the painting and wood repair and replaced where necessary. Listened to my comments about the process and always responded promptly.
Robert Payne
18:25 02 Jul 20
Nicole Cox
17:33 17 Jun 20
All around good experience. Would use them again
Michael Johnson
20:50 27 May 20
They arrived on time, did a great job and were very pleasant to work with.
Chris Rebbert
07:23 15 Apr 20
From start to finish, our experience working with Triangle Painting has been stellar. They were responsive and efficient with scheduling. Their estimate was fair. Their team was professional and courteous and worked really hard to complete the job within a challenging scheduling. The quality of the work was excellent. I highly recommend them!
Annie Oman
19:10 14 Apr 20
Very good to work with. Did everything I asked them to do and were very good at handling some of the unexpected repairs that needed to be done before painting was completed.
Duane Hinshaw
18:25 14 Apr 20
I would absolutely use triangle painting again High quality and punctual.
Big Hop Hip
16:30 10 Apr 20
Very professional and friendly, followed up to ensure we were satisfied and fixed the couple of things that were not done per the original order (to be very fair, I was out of town and my husband, who was unsure exactly what they were supposed to do, was here in my absence and unable to confirm what I wanted). Would highly recommend
Renee Taylor
17:32 06 Apr 20
Brad Gibson
15:59 30 Mar 20
Professional, Reasonably Priced, and quality work. The Staff and the guys on-site were courteous, and got the job done quickly.We absolutely recommend them.
Aegis Protech
16:04 25 Mar 20
Carlos and his crew were fantastic from beginning to end! They did a great job painting the interior, cleaned up everyday, took pictures of rooms, took things down and move furniture and then put everything back after the room was done. Most of all, Carlos kept us informed w/ a short briefing at the end of each day and what they would be working on the next day. Excellent job!
Kevin Figg
15:32 18 Mar 20
The team was always responsive and always cleaned up afterwards. I have used Triangle Painting two times now. I would definitely recommend them.
Gian Zoppo
19:49 11 Mar 20
Alfred Burress
22:07 09 Mar 20
Good quality work, well priced and excellent follow-up afterwards to ensure everything was as it should be. Would use again on my next paint job.
Rob Sellick
15:28 07 Mar 20
After requesting an estimate, the turn around time was amazing! When given the stimate, I was never pressured to make an immediate decision. I did receive estimates from other companies, but looking at the overall picture, I decided on Triangle and was not disappointed. The crew arrived on schedule and worked constantly, except for a normal lunch break. The end result was flawless in my opinion. I will engage Triangle again for any painting needs I should have.
Pam Gibson
15:08 06 Mar 20
Good bunch of folks who want to make sure everything is as promised. Quality of work was wonderful and very satisfied with the finished product!
Amy Howell
16:15 24 Feb 20
The Triangle Painting team was professional, quick, communicative and did EXCELLENT work for my client's listing.I'll absolutely recommend them again (and already have!).
Andrew Stewart
16:02 24 Feb 20
Enjoyed our customer experience with Triangle Painting. Professional painters who took the time to do it right and as well being very friendly and courtesy to homeowners. Just a positive experience with Triangle Painting and would highly recommend.
Todd marshall
15:36 24 Feb 20
Triangle painting did a terrific job on my house. They were prompt and arrived when they said and went right to work. There was a small weather delay but they came right back as soon as they could. The painters also found something that wasn't on the estimate and, although it was a small thing, they went ahead and did some repairs. I really appreciated that.I will recommend this company to anyone who asks.
jim p
20:22 03 Feb 20
We purchased a house in Cameron Village last year and it needed a new coat of paint badly! I had several painting contractors come out and take a look and give me a quote for what it would take to get it back in top shape. In the end, I chose Triangle Painting, as they were the most professional and noticed a lot of little details that other contractors hadnt and even explained some of the challenges of the job. I appreciated the honesty and they did a great job. I can recommend them.
Carlos Duncan
14:56 29 Jan 20
After researching painting companies in Raleigh and reading tons of online reviews, I picked Triangle Painting because of all of the great reviews on Homeadvisor and Google. And Im happy to say that they didn't disappoint. Were very happy with Triangle Painting and the interior painting work they did on our home. The owner was easy to work with and his crew did an outstanding job. Our house looks gorgeous!
Tony Johnson
16:26 28 Jan 20
Great communication and so fast! Competitively priced. Will use them again.
Stacey Schettler
17:54 23 Jan 20
This company is one of the most professional companies that I’ve had the pleasure to deal with. They are prompt and responsive . I intend to use them again to paint the interior of our home in 2020 .
Maria House
01:21 23 Jan 20
We are extremely pleased with the exterior house and deck painting that was performed by Triangle Painting.Bob, Brad and Warren were all very easy to communicate with and professional through every step of their process, from quoting the job, performing the work, through quality assurance.Especially appreciated was the time they took to inspect the home and evaluate what was actually necessary to perform the jobs. Being that the home was less than 4 years old, and in excellent condition they did not add unnecessary extras that would have caused the job to be more expensive than required by UCR practices.EGJD
EGJD
19:12 22 Jan 20
Great job at a good price. They came back to scrape some bubbles on the ceiling that were not their fault.
J. Peder Zane
18:20 22 Jan 20
Triangle Painting did an amazing job painting and restoring my property in 'Five Points Raleigh. From the sales experience to working with the team who restored and painted my home, I could not possibly be happier! I highly recommend them!!
Jennifer Bryant
11:15 13 Dec 19
These folks are A+. Highly recommend.
raleighdude99
14:20 07 Dec 19
Exceptional!Warren and team were reliable, efficient and communicative when things didn’t go as planned (weather). Their bids are competitive and they got the job done in 1.5 weeks when others were estimating 3 weeks (and the work is first-rate) -- and that was over a holiday weekend. These are the kind of people you want in you rolodex. I will use them again for any job I can’t handle myself. Highest possible recommendation.
Bob Seaton
04:34 12 Sep 19
Triangle Painting Company is by far one of my favorite contractors to work along side on projects. They excell in customer satisfaction and attention to detail working with diligence and excellence. They can tackle any size project and get it done with speed and efficiency. I cant recommend their services enough. You'll love your results!
Andrew Brown
16:47 25 May 19
Warren and his team are excellent! Warren is very professional and his team did a fantastic job! The first job we hired Triangle Painting to do was a guest bedroom and bathroom. We are so pleased with their work, we have hired them to do the exterior of our house and deck next.
Tiffany Hoke
11:54 24 May 19
Excellent attention to detail and customer service. I highly recommend Brad and his team.
Palmer Laughridge
15:17 20 May 19
Brad and his team are great. I highly recommend them.
Christopher Flowers
18:29 19 May 19
Great company, service, and reliable team. Highly recommend.
Nathaniel Howell
02:33 17 May 19
Very good service, excellent job
pamela wilson
23:26 16 May 19
Very Pleased with their customer service!
Ben W
18:57 16 May 19
I hired Triangle Painting for a 12,000 sf interior office renovation. I received a prompt and competitive bid from Warren. The onsite team was respectful, tidy and considerate of the building tenants. Warren and his team were able to adjust their schedule to meet my deadlines. Great service all round and I would highly recommend them.
Wayne van der Poll
22:58 26 Mar 19
Extremely satisfied with the service and professionalism of Triangle Painting. Brad and Warren are a great team and are definitely our "go-to" painters in the triangle area!
Erica Starnes
13:57 20 Sep 18
Brad and his team are extremely professional and caring. You will not go wrong in hiring them for all your paining needs.
Chad Revelle
13:54 12 Sep 18
I am so thrilled about the service I have received from Triangle Painting Solutions and Warren. They are incredibly professional and well spoken. They made sure that I understand all the cost (external paint for the house and staining of my decks), which is really competitive. by the way. I would absolutely recommend them for your painting needs.
Jessie Harris
12:51 12 Sep 18
What wonderful service! We had a great experience with Triangle Paining - Brad is top notch when it comes to providing service and standing behind his work. What a pleasure to do business with. His crew is timely and I was amazed at how fast his quote came through.
David Ford
19:46 11 Sep 18
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