Founded in 1973 by Dan Muir, a Portland native who graduated from Centennial High School and holds a five-year degree from Multnomah University, Muir Painting Inc has been transforming homes and businesses throughout the Portland metropolitan area for 52 years. The company began when Dan started painting old Portland homes to work his way through college, quickly perfecting the preparation techniques necessary to produce long-lasting, quality paint jobs. Operating from their Happy Valley headquarters, the company has built its reputation on a foundation of thorough preparation, premium materials, and deep industry knowledge. The business has earned prestigious recognition including an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and the 2023 Super Service Award from Angi.
Muir Painting provides comprehensive residential and commercial painting services, specializing in both interior and exterior projects. Their service offerings extend well beyond basic painting to include pressure washing, sanding and scraping, caulking, priming and sealing, window sill and crack touch-ups, deck refinishing, interior woodwork, and kitchen cabinet painting. The company maintains full licensing through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (License No. 47305) and carries $1,000,000 in general liability insurance through Farmers Insurance Exchange. Their BuildZoom score of 94 ranks in the top 24% of Oregon's 62,733 licensed contractors, reflecting their strong standing in the industry. The team operates with remarkable efficiency, with multiple customers reporting that even large, multi-color exterior projects can be completed in a single day without compromising quality.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Customers consistently highlight Muir's competitive and fair pricing. Andrew Harmon shared that "Dan provided the most competitive quote from several companies" after comparing multiple bids. Alan Hettman found that Dan's quote "tied for the lowest quote and better, offered the fastest turnaround" among all contractors he contacted. Alida Little was so impressed with the pricing that she changed her DIY plans, noting "we were going to paint some indoor areas ourselves, but w/Dan Muir's pricing and efficiency we couldn't resist!" Wayne Little emphasized the value, stating their bid was "significantly less than others we received" while "the work was excellent and it has lasted several years." ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
Yes, Muir Painting has amazed numerous customers with their speed. Barbara R exclaimed "How can a painting crew paint my big duplex in three colors in ONE DAY???? They can if they are Muir Painting!!!" Jill Bunker confirmed "Our house was painted in one day. The crew is fast and efficient." Even complex projects move quickly - David Brown reported they "completed the work in only two days" for painting the "entire inside of house." This efficiency comes from bringing full crews who, as Joe Schmo noted, "show up on time, and work non stop." ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
Dan Muir's communication skills receive exceptional praise. Cory Beckman called him "the most communicative contractor I have ever worked with" adding "We always knew when to expect his team." When Jay Osborne expressed dissatisfaction, Dan immediately responded offering to "come back and repaint the bathroom with the sheen he wanted and go through the house again and fix any and all issues." Kevin Johnson appreciated that Dan "was always available for a call," while James Myers praised the "Great communications, easily accessible, timely responses." ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
Absolutely. Majd Murad shared an extraordinary story: "Dan hooked me up with one of his guys who created 3 beautiful awnings for me and fixed up some siding that had rotted" and incredibly, "managed to knock it out with time to spare WHILE HE WAS HAVING HEART SURGERY." James Myers reported their team's expertise extended to carpentry: "Their team found some rotting happening in one of our pergola headers and they had the carpentry skills to replace that as well, cutting it to match the existing design." Alan Hettman noted Dan was able to arrange "carpentry work and pavement power washing" in addition to painting. ~Review Snippet Sources: Google, Angi
The attention to detail is consistently praised. Wayne Little, a three-time customer, observed "Dan's team has obviously been trained in excellence. They were meticulous in their masking and it showed in the results. The trim was super smooth and the lines where different paint colors met were straight." Douglas Grossnickle appreciated their "meticulous painting skills," while Michael Veschio noted that despite working quickly, "they didn't cut corners, delivering a polished and high-quality result." David Brown was impressed with their "respect for the home they were painting and impressive level of detail." ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
Customer loyalty speaks volumes about reliability. Wayne Little has used them three times, stating "we will gladly hire Dan Muir painting for any of our painting needs in the future." Sheila Shaw revealed "I have used them three times over the years; two of those times in 2024," praising their "exceptional" work. Robert Jameson shared "Muir Painting has painted my personal house two times as well as done interior and exterior work at our business," while D.R. Christopher simply stated they've "Painted our house three times over the years." This retention rate over decades demonstrates consistent quality. ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
Updated: 04-07-2026