Our Story
Maximo Navarrete, the founder of Priority Painting Services, discovered his passion for the trade in the 90s, learning the ropes from his father. After moving from New Jersey to Indiana in 2002, he founded the company in 2004. In 2017, Manny Navarrete took over the business after learning the craft from Maximo. Along with maintaining a commitment to quality craftsmanship, Manny also focused on enhancing the customer experience in the painting industry.
What sets us apart is our love for more than just painting—we also enjoy taking on projects like wallpaper, limewashing, and epoxy work. We go beyond standard paint jobs to help our customers find solutions to their needs.
OUR SIMPLE PROCESS
Clients love our simple process because it’s straightforward, stress-free, and ensures their vision becomes a reality with ease.
Yes, we carry Liability and worker’s comp. These certificates are provided with every proposal. Painting license is not needed in Indiana for painting contractors.
No, you don’t need to be home when we’re working on your project. We do ask to have someone present on the first day of work for both interior and exterior projects.
Yes, especially if we’re doing accent walls. The additional cost doesn’t just come from the extra paint, but it does require the appropriate coordination to choose what color is painted first and then waiting for that to dry to work on the second color. When it comes to different colors in different rooms, the cleaning and changing of materials from room to room is also additional labor.
No, we will always provide paint for your project. We’ve found this to be the best approach in case we need more paint and/or need to modify something in the middle of your project. This is also important for any warranty request.
Every project is different and has different needs, so timelines vary. On average, our projects last 3-4 days for exteriors and 2-3 days for interior repaints. A timeline for your project is provided with your proposal to let you know how long your project will last.
There are many ways to save money on your project! One of the most impactful things you can do is get your spaces ready for your painters before your project starts. The fewer things your painters need to move around, the less labor time is required! For interior projects, this includes clearing tables of any pictures, lamps, or anything fragile. Also, removing pictures off the wall, removing curtains/blinds (if possible), and leaving the nails where you want to keep the nail holes in place, and removing the nails where you want those patched is very helpful for us! We’re more than happy to do these things, but you won’t believe how much time is saved by getting some of the things listed above done before our arrival.
Yes and no! Smaller rooms may be “easier” because there is less space, but smaller rooms usually involve more paint cuts and more time to wait for dry time. In a bigger room, there are walls that require fewer cuts!
None! Our proposals include all the prep work necessary to deliver the best finish for your project. We welcome our customers to prepare the areas that will be painted by moving decorations or furniture, but no preparation of surfaces that will be painted is required.
Flat category (Flat, matte): A flat sheen finish doesn’t reflect light because there is no sheen. The absence of reflection allows for paint pigments to come through, resulting in better hiding of wall imperfections with a uniform finish. Flat sheens are also excellent for touch-ups.
Best places to use: (Interiors) Walls and ceilings, (Exteriors) Sidings.
Satin category (Low Gloss, Low Sheen, High Sheen, Eg-shel, Low Lustre, Velvet, Satin): A satin sheen finish has a low to medium reflectance when hit by light. This sheen isn’t as good as the flat sheens at hiding imperfections, but it’s definitely better when it comes to durability and performance.
Common places to use: (Interiors) Walls, (Exteriors) Trim, Doors.
Semi-gloss Category (Semi-gloss, Pearl, Medium Lustre): Semi-gloss sheen creates a medium to low-high reflectance on your surfaces when hit by light. This category is best suited to reflect details in millwork, trim, and doors. In addition to highlighting details, it also hardens to protect your surfaces better than the flat and satin categories.
Common places to use: (Interiors) Trim, Doors, Millwork (Exteriors) Doors.
Gloss Category (Gloss, High Gloss): Gloss categories create a high reflectance when hit by light. The high reflectance creates an almost mirror-like finish on fine finish millwork for elegant finishes with the best durability possible.
Common places to use: (Interiors) Doors, (Exteriors) Doors.
Our go-to paints are from Sherwin Williams for interiors and exteriors! We love to use Emerald for both interiors and Emerald Rain Refresh for exteriors. Our other favorites for interiors include Sherwin Williams’ Cashmere and Benjamin Moore’s Regal. Our other favorites for exteriors include Sherwin Williams’ Resilience and Benjamin Moore’s Regal and Aura.
Absolutely, especially since there is a myth that sheens are the indicator of paint durability. It’s important to note that higher-quality paints consist of better ingredients and fewer fillers, making these products perform better and last longer than lower-quality paints. Using higher-quality paints like Sherwin Williams’ Emerald will not only make the colors you choose look amazing, but it will also have fewer issues when cleaning up or touching up. For example, Sherwin Williams’ Emerald interior comes in a flat sheen that is washable! Something that you would not be able to get with other lower-quality products.
