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Nate's Painting

Painting · Louisville, KY · reviewed since 2014

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 15 mural paintersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 64%
4.9 ★★★★★ 196 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
86%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Nate's Painting at a glance

Customers frequently cite prompt scheduling, thorough surface preparation, and clear communication as key aspects of the service. Recurring themes include efficient completion of interior painting, deck staining, and wallpaper removal, with reviewers noting that crews maintain clean job sites and respect household items. While most feedback is positive, a minority of low-star reviews mention missed details requiring cleanup and instances of unresponsiveness after initial quotes were provided.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 196 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 196 Google reviews (171 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 86% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 10, 2026.
  • Service: Mural Painter serving Louisville, Kentucky.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.

Score profile vs other mural painters

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction95Reliability96Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews75Satisfaction: 95 (median 92)Reliability: 96 (median 86)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 75 (median 75)
Nate's PaintingMural Painters median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Nate's Painting: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Nate's Painting: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Nate's Painting: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Nate's Painting: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Nate's Painting: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Nate's Painting: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.B
75

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Star ratings

196 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars18896%
  • 4 stars63%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 171 written reviews

  • Praise44499%
  • Complaints51%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude10122%
  • Quality & results9922%
  • Speed & response7817%
  • Would recommend7717%
  • Price & value4911%
  • Communication307%
  • Honesty & trust153%

What customers talk about

We read 171 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They were responsive and friendly throughout the entire process and communicated the project details clearly.”
  • “…lenges—some areas didn’t take the paint as expected—he was extremely thorough in addressing those issues and making sure everything turned out right.…”
    “Someone burned a lot of something that damaged the drywall.”
  • “Timely communication and explains how the job is progressing.”
  • “The room looks great - I would highly recommend him!”
  • “Reasonable price for all the work to repair this property.”
    “A little pricey I thought but they came when I needed it done.”
  • “Nate was a great communicator throughout the whole process.”
  • “They were very dependable, left the job site neat and clean every day, and their painting and detail work were exceptional.”

People customers mention

  • Dave 13 reviews
  • Nates 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Nate's Painting for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Tara11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Very meticulous painter. Timely communication and explains how the job is progressing. The way Nate prepares surfaces prior to painting is very appreciated!! Excellent painter!!

Reasonable price
Jennifer6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Great service and quality work! My husband and I hired Nate to paint multiple rooms in our new house. Can’t recommend enough. Less than 24 hours after I called, Nate was at the house to give us a quote. Two days later he started the project and was finished within three days!

Customer photo from Jennifer's reviewCustomer photo from Jennifer's reviewCustomer photo from Jennifer's review
Andrea1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Nate was amazing. Professional, fast, and polite. The room looks great - I would highly recommend him! I am sure we will call again!

ShannonLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

We used Nate for some interior painting in our home. While there were a few challenges—some areas didn’t take the paint as expected—he was extremely thorough in addressing those issues and making sure everything turned out right. His attention to detail and commitment to getting it done properly really stood out. We…

Barbara7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Nate is truly a professional. He does an amazing job. He is always very careful with your household goods and leaves your home beautifully painted and everything is back in its place. We have used Nate’s Painting for years and have never been disappointed.

Kim7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I couldn’t be more pleased with Nate and his team. They were very dependable, left the job site neat and clean every day, and their painting and detail work were exceptional. Nate was a great communicator throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Nate’s Painting!

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 196 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Tara11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very meticulous painter. Timely communication and explains how the job is progressing. The way Nate prepares surfaces prior to painting is very appreciated!! Excellent painter!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Mrs. Drew’s, Thank you for the business and the kind words. Nate

Jennifer Troth Sliger6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service and quality work! My husband and I hired Nate to paint multiple rooms in our new house. Can’t recommend enough. Less than 24 hours after I called, Nate was at the house to give us a quote. Two days later he started the project and was finished within three days!

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Mrs. Sliger, Thank you so much for the kind review and the business. Glad you’re happy and we could fit you in before the move in. Nate

Andrea Beaton1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Andrea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nate was amazing. Professional, fast, and polite. The room looks great - I would highly recommend him! I am sure we will call again!

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

Mrs. Beaton, Thank you for the time on the review and for the business. Hope to see you on the next project. Nate

Shannon GonterLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We used Nate for some interior painting in our home. While there were a few challenges—some areas didn’t take the paint as expected—he was extremely thorough in addressing those issues and making sure everything turned out right. His attention to detail and commitment to getting it done properly really stood out. We highly recommend him and would definitely use him again for any future painting needs!

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

Mrs. Gonter, Thank you for your time on the nice review. Your business is appreciated. Hope to see you on the next product. Nate

Barbara Wilkins7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barbara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nate is truly a professional. He does an amazing job. He is always very careful with your household goods and leaves your home beautifully painted and everything is back in its place. We have used Nate’s Painting for years and have never been disappointed.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Mrs. Wilkins, Thank you for the review. Your business over the years is truly appreciated. Nate

Kim Byram7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I couldn’t be more pleased with Nate and his team. They were very dependable, left the job site neat and clean every day, and their painting and detail work were exceptional. Nate was a great communicator throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Nate’s Painting!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Mrs. Byram, Thank you for your time on the review. It was a real pleasure working on your scenic home. Thank you for choosing Nate’s Painting.

Clarissa Ong4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Clarissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nate and Dave did a great job painting our home! They were responsive and friendly throughout the entire process and communicated the project details clearly. I appreciated their transparency with pricing and patience as we took some time to figure out our paint colors.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Mrs. Ong, Thank you for the review. Hope to see you on the next project. Nate

J PendergrassLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nate did a fantastic job on the indoor painting projects in my home. He was quick to visit to provide a quote, communicated very well throughout the process, and got me in within two weeks of connecting. The work was thorough, done in a timely manner, and I had no concerns. I highly recommend!

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Mrs. Pendergrass, Thank you for the fine review. We hope you enjoy the new area. Nate

Mallory Olenick9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mallory has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Loved working with Nate! He and his team did an excellent job. He provided a quick estimate and started on my project right away. Would absolutely call on Nate again for any future painting needs!

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Mrs. Olenick, Thank you for the review. Hope you enjoy the new space and the move goes well. Nate

James Moore1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nate and his crew did a wonderful job sealing our deck. I could not be happier!

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Mr. Moore, Thank you for the review. Hope you enjoy the new deck. Nate

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