When a Nextdoor thread in Felton asked for painter referrals, one neighbor responded with a fire hall, three family homes, and one phone number. That pattern of word-of-mouth loyalty runs through nearly every project Tanya and her all-female crew take on across York and Lancaster counties. Customers like Deenah Giuffrida have returned three times over twenty years, while Jan Herman has trusted the team for nine years of room-by-room transformations.
The company handles residential interior painting, kitchen and bathroom cabinet refinishing using Envirolak industrial-grade 2K finish systems, accent walls, drywall repair, wallpaper removal, and hands-on color consultation. Tanya supplies Sherwin Williams Duration and Emerald paints at cost with no material markup.
Recognized by Sherwin Williams as a female disruptor in professional interiors, Tanya leads a crew that customers describe as meticulous, trustworthy, and genuinely enjoyable to have in their homes. Based at 158 Blue Stone Road in York, the team has operated since 2008 and carries general liability insurance.
Updated: 05-29-2026
Several reviewers describe multi-year relationships with the company. Christina Menefee has been using Tanya and her team since 2021 for multiple rooms and still has more jobs scheduled. Jan Herman wrote that she has relied on the team for nine years across nearly every room in her house. Deenah Giuffrida returned for a third project spanning twenty years. These repeat engagements suggest a level of trust and satisfaction that extends well beyond a single paint job.
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Multiple reviewers credit Tanya with guiding them through difficult color decisions. Kristy S described how she and her husband were horrible at making decisions and Tanya helped them coordinate tile, flooring, granite, and paint samples into a cohesive design. Susie Buchmyer said Tanya could see her vision and selected the perfect colors for her new construction home. Tammy Bender noted Tanya spent a lot of time during their initial meeting working through options.
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Shawn Minnich described a multi-step process that included multiple sandings, several coats of primer, and two coats of a durable 2K finish. John Palagyi noted the finish quality was what sold him after comparing several companies, calling it the top tier in kitchen cabinet refinishing. Stephanie Shelton said her damaged lower cabinets ended up looking like they came from the factory. The company uses Envirolak industrial-grade products for cabinet work.
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Customers consistently describe the team as respectful of personal space. Debbie Cotton said she felt completely comfortable leaving them in her home while at work, and the crew even let her dog out. Doreen Colnaghi noted they worked efficiently, quietly, and professionally, patching holes and moving furniture. Cheyenne Cortez, who had her entire home painted including a three-story living room, praised the team for being friendly and respectful throughout the process.
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One reviewer, Clint Wimer, left a 1-star review alleging the wrong paint sheen was used. Tanya responded with a detailed explanation, noting the product used was Sherwin Williams Scuff Tuff at approximately $110 per gallon. She stated that she had confirmed the product choice with the customer beforehand and had offered to repaint at no charge as a good-faith gesture, which the customer declined. The exchange reveals both the dispute and the resolution effort.
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Lindsey Howe specifically mentioned loving to support a team of all women after they painted every wall, ceiling, door, and piece of trim in her home. Janice Spurlock said she loved working with a woman-owned business and called painters Melissa and Tammy excellent. Dawn King called it a female-owned business worth recommending. The consistent mention of the team composition suggests it is a meaningful differentiator for many customers.
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Several reviews describe ambitious projects the team took on. Cheyenne Cortez had very high walls spanning three floors, and Tanya was upfront about the logistics and cost rather than turning it down. Matt Goetz had a living room with a cathedral ceiling where previous paint lines did not match, and Tanya put in the extra time to get a clean result. Darnie Hull mentioned very high ceilings and two accent walls that the team handled well.
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Painting by Tanya LLC is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State as a Domestic Limited Liability Company, entity number 13700149, with an initial filing date of January 5, 2024. The registered office is 158 Bluestone Road, York, PA 17406. The company holds PA Home Improvement Contractor registration number pa046281 as confirmed on the company website.
-Verification Sources: PA Department of State, PA Attorney General HIC Registry
Updated: 05-29-2026