Allison Read/Grant Zimmerman

We bought a home that had a tremendous amount of woodwork, some of which was in great condition and remains as a warm accent, but most of which was stained, dark, and a bit dreary. We consulted with Chris, and he helped us decide what could be done, and gave us an honest assessment of the cost associated. Chris is more expensive than other painters, but he is absolutely worth it. We are thrilled we retained him, and so proud of the final result that we achieved only with his help.

Though every room he worked on was transformed beautifully, perhaps the biggest impact was in our kitchen. Our kitchen layout is great, and the cabinets were a nice design, but they were a faded pine, with coloured inserts. Chris, with his signature technique and skill, painted them so that they look factory perfect. This effort alone has added significant value to our home.

Chris is an interesting, intelligent, and thoughtful person, and is a pleasure to have working in your home. In the month and a half he worked with us we came to feel like he was part of the family! Chris, we are grateful for you!

Allison Read & Grant Zimmerman

 

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Chris Urry per: Old School Drywall Posted: 2008-11-21 14:26:49 I have had the pleasure of working on a beautiful home with Chris. I did all of the drywall repairs, and Chris did the painting of the entire home including cabinets, besides the drywall repairs that I had personally done. Chris is very conscientious, and to be honest, I have not seen a painter of his caliber in quite a number of years. He takes pride in his work, and it shows! He takes the time to do all of the little extras that make a difference between an average job, and an excellent one! I have seen many painters in my 30 years in the drywall trade, and unlike most painters, he does not rush his job, and as mentioned, he takes the time to caulk every crack, to the point of his finger bleeding! Nowadays, no painter does that, nor do they know what Spackle is! Chris is truly an old-school artisan, and I highly recommend him to everyone that demands excellence! Chris Urry, per Old School Drywall 250-962-4697

Shaun & Sheri. Posted: 2008-11-03 18:13:16 Simply put, Chris does an incredible job. You can tell he is a craftsman who loves his trade. He is a positive, high energy individual who pays meticulous attention to detail. Chris painted the entire interior of our house: walls, doors, window and door trim, and did all caulking after a horrendous paint job from another painting company. His lines are laser straight - they're simply second to none. Caulking is something often overlooked when painting - unfortunately it can run a good paint job if done incorrectly. The paint and caulking applied three years ago looks as good today as it did when it was first applied. The real measure of how well a professional does if you make referrals and if you would use the individual again. We've refereed others to Chris and he's coming back to our house to paint the basement after some recent water damage. If you are looking for someone who will take the time to do things right, who is up front and honest about what it will take to do the job, has an eye for colours, uses only quality products (for good reason), and are willing to wait for the best painter in town Chris is the individual you want to hire. Thank you Chris.

David Shuvera Posted: 2008-02-21 15:11:36 Chris worked on fleshing up our business offices with amazing results. Our staff have been very excited with the finished look. In addition, he worked around our needs with little interruption with our day to day activities. We will recommend him to everyone we speak with. Thanks for everything. David  Canadian Tire

Brian Posted: 2007-07-29 14:26:20 Chris has just painted my living room and my washroom. ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, UNEQUIVOCALLY, PHENOMENAL !!! Thoroughly professional in his procedures to protect items in these rooms, and absolutely FANTASTIC in terms of attention to detail. He works extremely hard, and the results are clearly evident to anyone who sees them. I would most strongly recommend Chris to anyone, and I am hoping that he will be available to do more jobs for me both later in 2007 and in 2008. THANK YOU CHRIS. Brian

Gene and Margaret Bricker Posted: 2007-02-20 22:25:39 We have an older home that has recently been painted by Chris. He is truly a master painter. We highly recommend him and sincerely believe his painting craftsmanship and skill is not matched anywhere. Thank you very much Chris. Gene and Margaret Bricker

Sotirios and Shauna Korogonas Posted: 2007-02-18 00:20:39 I can only think of three words to describe Chris' work...quality,quality, and quality. Chris is very meticulous and his work is amazing. His knowledge of paint, colour, finishes, and his trade is obvious. He is a craftsman and it is very apparent in his work. We had Chris paint two bathrooms and two walls in our main living area. His attention to detail is apparent throughout. His lines are laser straight and he has left us with more than we expected when we first started the project. We were also impressed with Chris' positive attitude and professionalism. He was always pleasant and flexible and was happy to answer all of our questions. He also listened, never dismissed our concerns, and always made every effort to satisfy our needs. If you are looking for professional work, attention to detail, and a great person to work with, then Chris is the person to contact. We would not think of using anyone else for painting in our home. He is busy for a reason and he is most definitely worth the wait. Thanks Chris Sotirios and Shauna

Claire and Sergio Petrucci Posted: 2007-01-30 12:22:06 I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a quality paint job. Chris painted the interior of our whole house in November 2006. He did an amazing job and gave our home a real quality look.My son. when visiting recently, couldn't get over the precision of the work on the trim. It is quite obvious that Chris is committed to excellence and the great thing is, he really enjoys his work and takes pride in it. He is very pleasant and cooperative and was always willing to listen to and accommodate any concerns we had or changes we wished to make. Thank you Chris. We are so happy with our home now! Claire and Segio

Greg MacKay Posted: 2006-12-21 14:46:04 In the fall of 2005, I embarked on an extremely large and complex renovation project (still ongoing); a 10,000 square foot home built in the 1970''s and in need of a complete remodel, top to bottom. Many trades people were interviewed and I was quite selective in whom was chosen for the interior paint and refinishing of this home, due to high expectations of this project. Chris professionally assessed the requirements of the interior painting and refinishing; he impressed me with his methodical planning and careful attention to detail in strategizing how he was to handle such a large project. His selection of the highest quality refinishing products, along with his vast experience, resulted in an incredible restoration of my home''s interior finish to a state in which it is far better than new. My hat is off to Chris, and I absolutely recommend him for projects requiring the highest possible level of quality, and true craftsmanship.

Dan Kump Posted: 2006-10-03 13:06:46 When we were in the market for a painter, we wanted someone who took pride in their work and delivered a quality product. Chris was recommended to us by an interior designer. As Chris was painting, I soon noticed that he did things very carefully, was very precise, took his time and didn't rush, is very organized, and is very knowledgeable about painting. Having a busy schedule, he could easily have sped things up, cut corners, and rushed out of our house to get to his next job. But he didn't. This says a lot about Chris's integrity and honesty. Chris and I also became good friends. The final product is awesome - no missed areas, no roller lines or brush lines, no over-painting ie. corners and borders are perfect. I highly recommend Chris for your painting needs.