Who owns CertaPro Painters^®? Our parent company is FirstService Brands, which also owns TeleLink Services (TLS), California Closets, Paul Davis Restoration, Pillar-to-Post, and Floor Coverings International.

Exposure to Chemicals Paint and solvent fumes can be toxic and cause headaches, dizziness and other harmful short-term and long-term side effects. Your painters may also be exposed to airborne toxins in other building materials such as drywall, insulation, etc.

Some specialty painters may need certification. Painters typically learn their trade on the job. No formal education is typically required to enter the occupation.

A professional painter will prepare the area, properly moving and covering any furniture, floors, and other surfaces before beginning work, including taping off areas to be painted to ensure clean lines and no paint splatter. They will also take the time to treat the surface before applying a drop of paint.