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O E Angel Painting

11015 Drumm Ave
Kensington, MD 20895 301-933-1247

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We had O E Angel Painting paint the trim on our house, including iron railings.... - Oct 01, 2024

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Powell & Graves Painting Construction

10418 Hebard St
Kensington, MD 20895 301-897-0886

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Can not rate, but assume they must be great painters and do not need any additional... - Aug 04, 2024

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Elivar's Painting

10724 Shaftsbury St
Kensington, MD 20895 301-946-0272

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have used Mr Elivar since 2016, he first painted the interior when we moved... - Jun 01, 2024

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Charlton's

3513 Decatur Ave
Kensington, MD 20895 240-271-2539

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Hernandez Painter-Decorator

4116 Howard Ave
Kensington, MD 20895 301-571-6166

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The generally excellent paint job was negated by this firm's repeated refusal... - Jan 03, 2014

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Julio's Painting and Remodeling Services

10605 Lexington St
Kensington, MD 20895 703-855-4864

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Julio painted the entire inside of my home and corrected another workman's... - Jul 28, 2021

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Max & Polo Painting

3827 Spruell Dr
Kensington, MD 20895 301-434-3497

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The painter lives in my neighborhood and has been recommended by another neighbor.... - Apr 30, 2017

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Running Remodeling

10516 Summit Ave Ste 201
Kensington, MD 20895 301-493-9040

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