Paint Now WNY

What Paint Now WNY does

Paint Now WNY is a privately held, family-owned residential and commercial painting contractor founded in 2024 by Karsten Schwerinski and based in Buffalo, New York. The company provides interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting and refinishing, deck restoration, pressure washing, epoxy garage floor coatings, and popcorn ceiling removal for residential homeowners, alongside commercial interior and exterior painting for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, hospitality venues, and healthcare facilities. Its primary geographic focus is Erie and Niagara Counties in Western New York, including Buffalo, Amherst, Orchard Park, Tonawanda, Clarence, Lancaster, and surrounding communities.

The company operates as a mobile, field-service contractor without a retail storefront. There is no proprietary technology platform; technical capabilities consist of painting application techniques, surface preparation, deck restoration methods, epoxy floor installation, and pressure washing, supplemented by a digital color consultation offering delivered by a Virtual Color Coordinator. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and sales-led: leads are generated through local SEO on paintnowwny.com, the blog, a prominent phone number (716-293-2837), and website contact forms, then converted via free on-site consultations and upfront quotes. Pricing is quote-based per project with no subscription or recurring component.

Revenue is generated entirely on a project basis across residential and light-commercial jobs, with no disclosed financials. The team includes the owner plus a Project Manager, Sales Manager, and Virtual Color Coordinator. Trust signals emphasized in marketing include a 4.8-star homeowner rating, BBB accreditation, Google Verified status, a Buffalo city Light Commercial Contractor license, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. No funding rounds, partnerships, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Paint Now WNY

Legal name

Paint Now WNY

Website

https://paintnowwny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Paint Now WNY is a family-owned painting and surface renovation contractor founded in 2024, serving residential homeowners and light-commercial clients across Erie and Niagara Counties in Western New York with interior, exterior, cabinet, deck, epoxy, and pressure-washing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Painting Services

NAICS

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (23832), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Painting (Walls, Ceilings, Trim) (HSAPAHAA)

Keywords

• Residential painting services
• Commercial painting contractors
• Deck restoration services
• Epoxy floor coatings
• Exterior house painting

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Painting and Renovation Services: Paint Now WNY generates revenue through project-based painting and home renovation services. Services include interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting, deck restoration, pressure washing, epoxy garage flooring, popcorn ceiling removal, and commercial painting. Revenue is generated on a per-project basis with estimates provided after on-site consultation. No subscription or recurring revenue model is indicated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paint Now WNY is a residential and commercial painting contractor providing interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting, deck restoration, pressure washing, epoxy garage floor coatings, and popcorn ceiling removal across Western New York. The company also offers commercial interior and exterior painting for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and hospitality venues. Services are delivered as mobile, on-site projects with free estimates provided after consultation.

Product overview

Paint Now WNY offers a unified suite of residential and commercial painting and renovation services for homes and businesses across Western New York. The core offering centers on interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting, deck restoration, pressure washing, and epoxy garage floors, with specialty services including popcorn ceiling removal and color consultation. Commercial services encompass interior and exterior painting for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and hospitality venues. The company operates as a family-owned business primarily serving Erie and Niagara Counties in New York State, providing both residential homeowners and commercial clients with tailored painting and surface restoration solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interior Painting Professional interior painting services for walls, ceilings, and trim in residential homes, including color consultation to help homeowners choose palettes that enhance their home's ambiance.
• Exterior Painting Weatherproof exterior painting using weather-resistant materials and techniques tailored to Buffalo's climate, designed to enhance curb appeal and protect homes from the elements.
• Cabinet Painting Cabinet painting and refinishing services that transform kitchen and bathroom cabinets with durable, professional finishes as an affordable alternative to full replacement.
• Deck Restoration Comprehensive deck restoration including deep cleaning, sanding, staining, and sealing to protect decks from weather damage and extend their lifespan.
• Pressure Washing Professional pressure washing services for exterior surfaces including siding, decks, driveways, and walkways to remove dirt, mold, and mildew, available as a standalone service or as preparation for painting.
• Epoxy Garage Floors Epoxy floor coating services providing durable, stain-resistant, and easy-to-clean surfaces for garages and basements, available in solid color, metallic, flake, and quartz finishes.
• Popcorn Ceiling Removal Fast, safe, and clean popcorn ceiling removal to modernize homes with smooth, updated surfaces, including related wall painting, ceiling painting, trim and molding painting, drywall repair, and wallpaper removal.
• Commercial Interior Painting Professional commercial interior painting for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and hospitality venues, delivering high-quality finishes with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Commercial Exterior Painting Commercial exterior painting services using durable, weather-resistant paints and advanced techniques for long-lasting finishes on office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities.
• Color Consultation Professional color consultation services, including virtual/digital color mockups and real-time consultations, helping homeowners and businesses select the right paint colors and finishes for their space.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CertaPro Painters: CertaPro Painters is the largest residential and commercial painting franchise in North America, offering interior, exterior, and cabinet refinishing services. Direct competitor in the same service category with similar residential and commercial customer focus, though operating under a franchise model rather than independent.
• Five Star Painting: Five Star Painting is a national residential and commercial painting franchise with similar interior, exterior, cabinet, and deck services. Direct competitor offering comparable service bundles through franchised local operators, including territories in the Buffalo/Western NY market.
• College Pro Painters: College Pro Painters runs student-operated residential painting franchises across North America. Direct competitor in residential exterior and interior painting for homeowners, with franchise territories overlapping in New York markets.
• 360° Painting: 360° Painting is a painting franchise offering residential interior/exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, and deck services. Direct peer with the same service mix and customer segments as Paint Now WNY, competing for the same Western NY residential and commercial customers.

Others

• Angi (formerly Angie's List): Angi is a leading home services marketplace connecting homeowners with local contractors including painters. Functions as a customer acquisition channel and indirect competitor, providing lead generation that competing painters rely on for inbound project flow.
• Behr (Masco subsidiary): Behr is a major paint brand sold through Home Depot, supplying professional painters and DIY consumers. Connected to Paint Now WNY as a potential paint supplier and competitor for DIY homeowners who might otherwise hire contractors.

Emerging players

• Handyman Connection: Handyman Connection is a home repair and remodeling franchise offering painting, drywall, and maintenance services. Comparable service mix targeting homeowners for small-to-medium projects, with some franchise territories serving the Buffalo/Western NY market.

Broad incumbents

• Sherwin-Williams: Sherwin-Williams is the largest paint manufacturer and coatings retailer in North America. While not a direct painting contractor, they are a critical product supplier to Paint Now WNY and operate commercial painting contractor services through divisions, making them a broad industry incumbent with overlapping customer relationships.
• Mr. Handyman: Mr. Handyman is a national home repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. Adjacent to Paint Now WNY's service mix (painting, drywall, deck, pressure washing) and competing for the same homeowner mindshare for small-to-medium home improvement projects.
• Benjamin Moore: Benjamin Moore is a major architectural paint manufacturer serving both DIY consumers and professional painting contractors. Indirectly comparable as a key paint supplier and brand Paint Now WNY likely uses, with adjacent customer relationships in the residential repaint market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PaintNowWNY

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Paint Now WNY