Cortes Painting · Since 1997
About Cortes Painting
Cortes Painting has served homeowners across the Triangle since 1997. We are a Durham-based painting contractor with 80+ employees and roughly 30 crews working daily across the region. We hold an OSHA certification for every crew member, a North Carolina Builder's License, and a 2-year prorated labor warranty on every project.
How we work
What happens on every project
Every project starts with a walkthrough. We show up, look at everything, and explain what needs painting, what does not, and what preparation each surface needs before any paint goes on. If something does not need painting, we will tell you. We would rather save you that cost and earn your call for the next project.
Preparation is where most painting contractors cut corners. We remove old caulk completely and replace it full thickness rather than patching over what is already failing. Interior projects include all repairs in the price: drywall patching, nail holes, surface damage. You will not get a surprise line item after the work starts.
We recommend Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products for most projects because the finish quality and durability are proven in Triangle conditions. But the final choice is always yours. We walk you through the options, explain the differences, and let you pick what fits your budget and expectations. When manufacturers run promotions or bulk discounts, we pass the savings directly to your estimate regardless of which brand you choose.
Our labor warranty covers workmanship for 2 years, prorated. The manufacturer's material warranty backs the paint itself for 25 to 50 years depending on the product line.
After the project
We come back
If you notice a touch-up needed a year or two after the project, call us. We handle it at no charge. That is not a marketing promise. It is how we have built a business where 90% of our work comes from referrals and repeat customers. You do not get handed a phone number and told to figure it out. You get the crew that did the original work.
Credentials
Certifications and affiliations
- OSHA Certified (all crew members)
- North Carolina Builder's License
- Water Damage Mitigation and Remediation Certification
- Asbestos and Lead Certification
- Durham Chamber of Commerce Member
- Minority-Owned Business Certification (in progress)
Where we work
Serving the Triangle
Cortes Painting is based in Durham and serves homeowners across the Triangle, including Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, and Hillsborough. Each city we work in has dedicated crews familiar with local neighborhoods, HOA requirements, and the housing stock in that area.
Ready to start a project?
We walk the job with you, explain every line item, and the number on the estimate is the number on the final invoice.