About Us

Small crew. Serious standards.

A Massachusetts painting company based in Northborough, serving MetroWest and the towns west of Boston. The same hands on every job, from the first walkthrough to the final coat.

Fully insuredFree written estimates5.0 on Google
Built-in bunk room painted by The Ant Painting in Wayland, MA
NorthboroughOur home base, serving MetroWest & the towns west of Boston.
Why “The Ant”

Small, hardworking, and stronger together.

Ants are small, they work together, and they move things many times their size. It is a fair description of how this crew works.

The Ant Painting is a Massachusetts painting company built around one idea: the prep decides the paint. We wash, scrape, sand, fill and prime before a finish coat ever comes out of the can, and we treat every home as if it were our own.

The same painters who quote your job are the ones who show up to do it, every day, until it is finished. No rotating subcontractors and nobody you have never met walking through your house. That is why real estate agents recommend us to their clients, and why homeowners call us back for the next room.

5.0Google rating
4Core services
7MetroWest towns
6Days a week, 7AM–6PM
The People You'll Meet

Faces you'll know by name.

No call centers and no strangers. These are the people homeowners mention in their reviews.

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Luis

Owner

Luis personally handles estimates, walks every job with you and makes sure every detail you ask for is addressed, from the first visit to the final walkthrough.

“He personally handled the estimate and ensured that every detail I requested was addressed.”— Cristiano Figueiredo, Google Review
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Felipe

Painting Team

Felipe and his crew take the time to understand exactly what you want, then make sure every detail meets your expectations before they call it done.

“Felipe was extremely patient in understanding exactly what we wanted.”— Luan Silvestre, Google Review
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Douglas

Carpentry

Douglas handles the carpentry and repairs that set up a clean paint job, so trim, doors and millwork are sound before the first coat goes on.

“Luis is fantastic and beyond professional! … Douglas is carpenter is phenomenal!”— Ryan Daly, Google Review
★★★★★

“The crew was polite, respectful, and extremely careful—they protected the entire house and kept the workspace impeccably clean while the work was being done. The final result is flawless.”

Cristiano Figueiredo · Google Review
Smooth sprayed cabinet finish by The Ant Painting
3things that decide every job: prep, product and finish.
Our Standard

The prep decides the paint. Not the other way around.

Anyone can roll paint onto a wall. What decides whether it still looks right in five years is everything that happens before the first coat.

We wash, scrape, sand, fill, and prime before a finish coat comes out of the can. Trim gets caulked. Nail holes get filled. Drywall gets skimmed until the light stops finding the flaws. It is slow, it is the part nobody photographs, and it is the whole job.

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Prep

Wash, sand, fill, prime. The part nobody sees, and the part that decides everything.

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Product

Premium coatings on every job, matched to the surface and the exposure.

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Finish

On cabinets we spray, not brush, so the finish is smooth enough to run your hand across.

On Every Job, No Exceptions

What you can count on.

Fully insured

Every job, interior and exterior, is fully insured. No exceptions.

Written proposal

We walk the job with you and put the scope and price in writing. Free, with no obligation.

Owner on site

Luis stays involved from the estimate to the final walkthrough, and you always know who to call.

Daily cleanup

Your home stays livable. We clean up at the end of every day, not just at the end of the job.

Our Process

No surprises. Start to finish.

Five things we commit to on every job, from the first phone call to the last coat.

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We arrive on time.

Your time is valuable. Our crews show up when we say they will, every single day of the project.

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We respect your home.

Floors covered. Furniture protected. Surfaces taped. We treat your property as if it were our own.

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We communicate every step.

From your first walkthrough to the final inspection, you'll always know what's happening, and why.

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We don't rush.

Every surface gets sanded, primed, and painted in order, with the drying time each coat needs. Rushing that is what makes paint fail.

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We leave it cleaner.

We clean up at the end of every day, not just at the end of the job. When we leave, the only thing you see is the work.

5-Star Rated on Google

Real homes. Real voices.

Every review below is verbatim from Google. Nothing edited, nothing written for us.

5.0
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Rated on Google
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I recently hired Ant Painting Co. for a full interior painting project for my home. The owner, Luis, was fantastic from start to finish—extremely attentive and professional. He personally handled the estimate and ensured that every detail I requested was addressed. The team did an excellent job on the walls, ceilings, and all the trim. They fixed various imperfections in the walls and made everything look perfect. The crew was polite, respectful, and extremely careful—they protected the entire house and kept the workspace impeccably clean while the work was being done. The final result is flawless. I couldn't be more satisfied with the quality and the service. I highly recommend Ant Painting Co. and Luis!

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Cristiano FigueiredoGoogle Review
★★★★★

As a real estate agent in Boston, I have used The Ant Painting for my own home and have also recommended them to many of my clients, all of whom have been thrilled with the results. Their team is professional, reliable, and consistently delivers exceptional quality. I highly recommend The Ant Painting to anyone looking for a skilled and trustworthy painter.

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Liz DehlerGoogle Review
★★★★★

Luis and his team did an amazing job of repainting our kitchen cabinets. They were thorough not only in their work, but with cleanup as well. Their service is amazing and they were willing to handle any questions we had about the process. They used our garage to paint the cabinet doors on site which saved a lot of time. I'd hire them again in a minute!

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Prarit BhargavaGoogle Review
★★★★★

These guys are pros. They just repainted my kitchen cabinets and it completely transformed the space without the cost of a full remodel. Super careful with my hardware, very detailed work, and finished right on time. 10/10

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Marcio SantosGoogle Review
★★★★★

Louis and his employees are wonderful- always prompt, excellent work and they clean up very nicely when the job is done. I have used them on a few occasions and recommended to a friend who was also very satisfied!

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Shari LeckerGoogle Review
★★★★★

Luis and his team absolutely crushed it. They were efficient and thorough and did an excellent job. We couldn't be happier. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Alex OstrowskiGoogle Review
★★★★★

I had a great experience with this painting company. They painted my kitchen, and the results exceeded my expectations. The team was professional, punctual, and paid close attention to every detail. They kept the work area clean, finished the job on time, and the quality of the paint finish was excellent. My kitchen looks brand new! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality painting services.

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Victor MoleiroGoogle Review
★★★★★

We had a great experience with Ant Painting Co Inc! Felipe was extremely patient in understanding exactly what we wanted, and he took the time to make sure every detail met our expectations. He and his team did an excellent painting job in our home, and the final result exceeded what we were hoping for. The entire process was smooth, professional, and stress-free. I highly recommend Ant Painting Co Inc to anyone looking for quality work. Thank you, Felipe and the team!

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Luan Silvestre da Costa LuGoogle Review
★★★★★

I couldn't be happier with the service. The team was professional, detail-oriented, and delivered excellent results. Luis was courteous, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this company to anyone seeking high-quality painting services at an affordable price.

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Iago Teles Costa GrilloGoogle Review
★★★★★

Luis is fantastic and beyond professional! Let you know every step of the way. Douglas is carpenter is phenomenal!

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Ryan DalyGoogle Review
★★★★★

Best painting company in Massachusetts and the surrounding area. Highly skilled professionals. I appreciate Luis's service and friendliness. I recommend them to anyone who wants quality service at the best price.

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Igor GrilloGoogle Review
★★★★★

I had a great experience with this company. The team was professional, honest, and attentive from start to finish. They took the time to answer my questions, kept me informed throughout the process, and delivered exactly what they promised. It's refreshing to work with a business that truly cares about its customers. I highly recommend them and would gladly do business with them again.

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Luis XavierGoogle Review
★★★★★

The best painting company. Highly skilled professionals. I'd recommend them to everyone.

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Antonio Israel Martins LimaGoogle Review
★★★★★

Ant Painting is great; they do excellent work and are very responsible and punctual. I highly recommend them.

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SouthernGoogle Review
★★★★★

Painting was great, fast , great job

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linda theriaultGoogle Review
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Call direct(617) 800-6003
Email uscontact@littleantpainting.com
Open hoursMon–Sat · 7AM–6PM
Service areaDover · Sherborn · Wayland · Weston · Needham · Wellesley · Newton

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