About Us

Owner, Rick Prendergast has nearly 20 years experience in the painting and resurfacing business. He is also a skilled finish carpenter as well as a fine painter. The company technicians, Chris Barrow and Jeff Morris also have more than two decades of similar experience. They have been preparing and painting house and building interiors and exteriors for most of their lives.

Different Strokes Painters is a family owned business run by Rick and his wife Debbie.

Different Strokes Painters are highly trained experts in every phase of the painting process, from preparation to the last coat. We work quickly and with care so that your life is not disrupted while we complete the job. We recognize that we are guests in your home or business, and we will always do our best to be tidy, punctual, and unobtrusive.

Our employees have been working with Different Strokes for more than ten years. We are bonded and insured so your personal items and property are safe.

We use a simple, yet fast process to complete each project as efficiently as possible. We start with a free estimate. We provide you with an easy-to-read quote that outlines the details for your project. Our color experts will help you choose inventive color schemes and combinations for walls and matching trim. Graphics are just one of our specialties, and those can make a big difference to any decorative scheme.

The exterior of your home or business offers a great opportunity to make a first impression and catch the eye of visitors. The exterior appearance of your home or business makes a statement about who you are, and gives insight to who lives or works inside the beautiful walls.

Different Strokes Painters know that a good paint job requires more than just a great look. Exteriors need to be protected against the elements. We fully understand that weather and climate issues can affect any building. We are obligated to help protect your investment while giving your home or building a beautiful finish. We use only the finest products available on the market today to assure you that your house or business will give you the years of enjoyment that you expect.

Different Strokes Painters are headquartered in Winston-Salem NC and service the entire state as well as selected areas of South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.