I grew up on a small farm in Oroville, California with five brothers and three sisters. In 1976 I married Kathy, a native of Reno. After 2 years together in Oroville we moved back to Reno where Kathy's family has been since the days when the Reno Sparks area had a population of about 10,000. Please allow our family to provide you with the quality work our customers have come to know and expect.
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Owner & operator, Mark Silva, has been providing quality painting in the Reno, Sparks, & Washoe County area since 1978. We have been doing business as The Painter since 1987. Stucco homes will need their facia boards repainted more often than the stucco part of the house. Homeowners will have their HOAs notify them when they see weathered facia boards and wood trim around the doors.
Reviews (14)
D. M.
Aug 01, 2021
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Mark is very ethical, detail-oriented and communicative. His vast experience shows as he takes the time to not only thoroughly prep a house to make sure the paint job will last as long as possible and protect the house exterior. He will not rush through a job, even if it's taking longer than expected, and works hard in the physically demanding job of being a house painter. He's very responsive throughout the job, and he's an extremely nice person to boot.
Kevin J.
Oct 09, 2020
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We chose Mark to paint the exterior of our house and there's a reason it takes a few months to get on his schedule, he does a thorough job, doesn't cut corners and a perfectionist. He removed all of the light fixtures, downspouts and even the doorknobs of the doors he painted. There was paint everywhere it should be, and none where it shouldn't be when he was done.
He's an unassuming guy who's genuinely nice and does his job with regard for your personal property, which doesn't always happen with construction projects, leaving our house as he found it (but with
He's an unassuming guy who's genuinely nice and does his job with regard for your personal property, which doesn't always happen with construction projects, leaving our house as he found it (but with
Scott F.
Feb 02, 2020
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Mark's bid to paint my bedroom was a whopping 700 bucks less than the large company that gave me a quote.
If there's a downside it's that Mark works alone, so he can't finish a job as fast as a company that sends a crew in. But he's very thorough and good. I was extremely happy with the result.
He painted my master bedroom and bathroom in two days time. And it looks amazing.
I'd use him again for sure.
If there's a downside it's that Mark works alone, so he can't finish a job as fast as a company that sends a crew in. But he's very thorough and good. I was extremely happy with the result.
He painted my master bedroom and bathroom in two days time. And it looks amazing.
I'd use him again for sure.
Bob Redding
Aug 06, 2018
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Jan O.
Mar 31, 2018
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Mark painted out the interior of my house beautifully. Was very patient and helpful in helping me chose colours. Was incredibly neat and tidy. His attention to detail is second to none. Along with being a very nice guy, he is fair and honest. He is a hard worker, punctual, and gave a very fair quote. I would recommend him highly for any paint project you might have...! Top Marks..
Joe G.
Feb 02, 2018
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Karessa Battenfeld
Nov 22, 2017
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Jerica Harasymchuk
Oct 21, 2017
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Judy Y.
Aug 01, 2016
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The Yelp reviews lead me to Mark Silva, The Painter . I had gotten several other bids for painting the exterior of my home which I found confusing while comparing prices. Mark gave me a very affordable quote. But should I take the lowest bid? I chose Mark based on yelp reviews, affordability, and overall impression of Mark. He was able to start the job within a week's time and showed up promptly. The week that Mark painted for us, was the hottest July on record reaching 105* degrees but that didn't deter or slow him down!
First he started by pressure washing the house to clean the surface
First he started by pressure washing the house to clean the surface
Shawna G.
Oct 04, 2015
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Mark painted the exterior of our home. The house was a mess paint peeling. Mark prep the house and our sheds my husband and I were so impressed and hadn't started to paint. Then the painting began oh boy what a difference . Mark even had a little helper our dachshund. We have three dachshunds he was so patient with there barking.
The house well it doesn't look like the same house beautiful .
The house well it doesn't look like the same house beautiful .
Michael Dance
Nov 30, 2014
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Aj Fry
Nov 12, 2014
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Beth Johnson
Aug 13, 2014
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Casey Fry
Jul 09, 2014
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