Just as important as it is for folks to buy good paint, they should buy the right paint. There are lots of places in Charlottesville that sell paint. But only Childress Paints & More sells Pittsburg and Porter, the finest paints in the business. And no other paint dealer takes the time to work one-on-one with customers, as does Barry Childress, to make sure they get the right paint for the job at hand.
Barry has been in the paint business for 33 years, opening his store at Riverside Center 16 years ago.
“This was my dream,” he said. “I really like what I do, and that’s helping my customers solve their painting needs.”
In Barry’s first year in business, he was the number one Porter dealer in the state of Virginia and only had 10 months to accomplish that feat.
“It’s easy to sell Pittsburg and Porter Paints,” Barry admitted. “They are high-end products. Their quality is above all others.”
Barry notes that Porter, for example, uses more titanium than any other paint manufacturer. Quality ingredients mean that quality paints are easier to spread, cover more area and last longer. Barry says that 8 gallons of Porter or Pittsburg paint compares to 10 gallons of other brands. As Barry says, “You can buy cheaper paints, but it’ll cost you more in the long run.”
“We sell paint for people who don’t like to paint,” Barry noted. “The more often you use Pittsburg or Porter, the less often you have to paint.”
Childress carries a full line of paints and accessories.
“We are a one-stop decorating center,” Barry remarked. “Whether you are a professional contractor or just a weekend ‘Do-It-Yourselfer’, we have everything you need to finish your job from surface preparation to clean up. And we guarantee your satisfaction.”
Childress Paints & More uses state-of-the-art computerized color matching. If you bring in a sample of paint as small as a quarter, Barry can match it exactly. Also, a new computer model eliminates guesswork by projecting exactly what your exterior or interior colors will look like once painted.
And not all “white” paint is created equal.
If you compare any brand of paint on the market to Pittsburg or Porter, other so-called whites are really grey, but you can’t tell it until you put them side-by-side next to the truly brilliant white. Childress paints are also family friendly. A Magic Marker stripe won’t come off the walls, which have been painted by other brands, but it will wipe off easily on a Porter- or Pittsburg-painted wall.
Normally, Pittsburg and Porter would cost more than other paints because they are clearly superior. But it doesn’t cost more at Childress Paints & More. Barry works on a smaller mark-up so his customers can afford to buy the very best.
“I have built my business on customer satisfaction and by offering more value for the dollar,” he said. “I treat people the way I like to be treated myself.””
Also, Barry sells “green” lines of paint that have a Zero VOC content and are low odor.
If you need to paint, come to the best store in town. Come to Riverside Center and let Barry Childress help you with selection, colors and quantity. He carries a complete line of applicators, accessories and supplies. Childress also stocks Cabot stains for deck and outdoor furniture. At Childress, you can buy the best from the best and save money doing it.
Childress Paints & More is open from 7 till 5 on Monday through Friday and from 8-12 on Saturday. For more information, call Barry Childress at 434-964-9248.