# Prismic Shades Painting **Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 24 Aborn St, Salem, MA 01970, USA · **Phone:** (781) 552-1495 · **Website:** https://prismicshadespainting.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 4 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low. 93% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 7 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Prismic Shades Painting is a one-man-crew operation built around owner Brian Brosnan, doing residential and commercial interior and exterior painting across Salem and the North Shore. The pattern across nearly 50 Google ratings (4.9★ average) and an A+ Better Business Bureau grade is remarkably consistent: reviewers keep describing Brian walking them through color and finish choices before starting, then leaving the site spotless at the end of each day. Recent jobs span whole-home interior repaints, a condo where nearly every room got a different color, and a kitchen cabinet refinish where the prep work stood out. A 2023 review describes a repeat customer who first hired him for a bathroom in 2018 and came back years later for a full interior job — the kind of return business that tracks with how often "would recommend" and "will use him again" show up across the record. Exterior work draws similar praise — a front-of-house repaint finished in two days despite a rain delay, home-and-office exterior jobs with daily cleanup reviewers singled out — but one account stands apart. A 2022 review describes a wood-trim exterior job that didn't start until late July despite an April contract, after repeated follow-up calls, and finished with two damaged window screens plus several spots (a door frame, a window, a decorative plaque, and stretches of trim along the siding) left unpainted. It's the one blemish on an otherwise clean multi-year record, worth raising directly when scheduling a larger exterior job. A Reddit recommendation in a Salem-area thread echoes the interior work — "did an excellent job on our house" — matching the tone of the Google reviews. **Strengths:** - Color guidance — walks homeowners through paint and finish choices upfront - Repeat customers — one returned years later for a full interior repaint - Spotless cleanup — daily site cleanup repeatedly praised **Concerns:** - Exterior trim delay — one 2022 job started months late with damaged screens ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Reviewers repeatedly describe Brian walking them through color and paint-finish choices before starting _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xjdGRtOXhNMnBEVTI5U2IxWnVaRjlyYXkxVFZrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlctdm9xM2pDU29Sb1ZuZF9ray1TVkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian just wrapped up painting the entire interior of our home and the results are amazing. He assisted us with color recommendations and…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkNlUxQnpSMmxyVjBZNFprdDNNVk5rVGpSeE9VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkd6U1BzR2lrV0Y4Zkt3MVNkTjRxOUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian painted our living room this week and it looks absolutely phenomenal. From the start, he took the time to explain the entire proces…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKaWJYbHViMjVmYkU0NWJVVjVVVmx6UTI1RWVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJibXlub25fbE45bUV5UVlzQ25EeXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian is amazing, he painted our entire condo by himself and took great care and attention to detail. By the end of the week, he felt lik…” - In a 2023 review, a customer who first hired him for a 2018 bathroom job returned for a full whole-home interior repaint _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsdGMzNkNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICltc36Cg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian is the definition of a meticulous professional. We first hired him to paint our bathroom in 2018, and we decided to return to Prism…” - Daily site cleanup and spotless finish repeatedly praised across exterior and interior jobs _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCMGFhYVpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDB0aaaZg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We needed our cabinets redone. Susan and I could not be happier. It looks amazing. Brian was very fair in his pricing, professional, prep…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2OU9USWh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID69OTIhwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian and his crew painted both our home exterior and office exterior. He is very professional, and responsive, an all around great guy. …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2NDVITWVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC645HMeQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian and his team were punctual, professional and extremely knowledgeable. I was very impressed by their work ethic as well as their int…” - A 2022 review describes a wood-trim exterior job that didn't start until late July despite an April contract, with two damaged window screens and several unpainted spots _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtMGJPZ3pRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-0bOgzQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Brian and his crew prepped and painted the wood trim on the outside of my home. I signed the contract in April, but the job was not start…” - BBB profile lists an A+ rating under owner Brian Brosnan; not BBB accredited _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/painting-contractors/prismic-shades-painting-0021-494845) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/painting-contractors/prismic-shades-painting-0021-494845) — “BBB profile confirms the business's Salem, MA address and owner (Brian Brosnan) with an A+ BBB rating, but the business is not BBB accredite…” - Google shows 4.9★ from 49 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6487256160089649276&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 49 ratings” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://prismicshadespainting.com) — “Prismic Shades Painting is a residential and commercial painting contractor based in Salem, MA, offering interior and exterior painting for …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xjdGRtOXhNMnBEVTI5U2IxWnVaRjlyYXkxVFZrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlctdm9xM2pDU29Sb1ZuZF9ray1TVkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian just wrapped up painting the entire interior of our home and the results are amazing. He assisted us with color recommendations and…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCSk5UTlFNbTl2YmsxbWVFdHlTMW93YVc5elVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBJNTNQMm9vbk1meEtyS1owaW9zUUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian and his team spent ~7 days at our newly purchased home and they painted the entire downstairs (mudroom, kitchen, living room, dinin…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GdmF6QjZjVlpmVDFaaFVqRnlNMDl2V21aVFdsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFvazB6cVZfT1ZhUjFyM09vWmZTWlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian did an amazing job painting the front of our house - done in two days and came back promptly following a delay due to rain. He was …” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xjdGRtOXhNMnBEVTI5U2IxWnVaRjlyYXkxVFZrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5a075d1b4d1bb07c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlctdm9xM2pDU29Sb1ZuZF9ray1TVkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian just wrapped up painting the entire interior of our home and the results are amazing. He assisted us with color recommendations and…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Prismic%20Shades%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJr-qlVP4T44kRfLAbTRtdB1o): 4.9★ from 50 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Prismic%20Shades%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJr-qlVP4T44kRfLAbTRtdB1o): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/painting-contractors/prismic-shades-painting-0021-494845): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://prismicshadespainting.com): Self-reported profile and service details ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Check out Prismic Shades Painting. They did an excellent job on our house.” — u/gagh66 in r/SalemMA (2022-04-21) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/u8qg6x/recommendations_for_salem_movers_and_local/i5n4b5g/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Courtney · 2026-06-25**: Brian just wrapped up painting the entire interior of our home and the results are amazing. He assisted us with color recommendations and he was spot on! Brian’s work was meticulously done and we couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. We also had Brian power wash our exterior and couldn’t get ov… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Makenzie Hery · 2026-06-11**: Brian and his team spent ~7 days at our newly purchased home and they painted the entire downstairs (mudroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, hallway, two bedrooms, staircase). His team was professional and did great work! We would definitely recommend using Prismic Shades Painting! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Vail · 2026-06-05**: Brian and his crew did a great job. Efficient and thorough, I was completely satisfied with the work done, and would recommend Prismic Shades to anyone looking for a professional painting company. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Will Gregg · 2026-05-12**: Brian did an amazing job painting the front of our house - done in two days and came back promptly following a delay due to rain. He was very communicative and we were very happy with the quality of the final product. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kaleigh Fairbairn · 2026-05-10**: Brian was professional and did an absolutely excellent job on our house. We color drenched with very dark colors and it looks perfect!!! Highly recommend working with him!!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Erin Johnson · 2026-03-19**: Brian painted our living room this week and it looks absolutely phenomenal. From the start, he took the time to explain the entire process, walked me through different paint finishes, and helped me choose what would work best for our space. The end result exceeded our expectations — the paint looks … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Aliciamarie Roberts · 2026-03-11**: Brian is amazing, he painted our entire condo by himself and took great care and attention to detail. By the end of the week, he felt like a friend. We chose a different color for almost every room and the walls look great and you can really tell he goes the extra mile to do an excellent job at a fa… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Malissa Vieira · 2023-11-23**: Brian is the definition of a meticulous professional. We first hired him to paint our bathroom in 2018, and we decided to return to Prismic Shades to complete a whole-home interior painting project this year. He is communicative, easy-going and has impeccable attention to detail. If you want the job… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Taylor Fritschy · 2023-02-03**: Brian did an amazing job repairing and painting an interior wall for us! He was responsive over email and was able to fit us in quickly. His work is great. We will recommend Prismic Shades to anyone! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Wilson · 2023-01-22**: We needed our cabinets redone. Susan and I could not be happier. It looks amazing. Brian was very fair in his pricing, professional, prep work was incredible, and the finished product is awesome. Brian communicated every step of the way and was extremely professional and timely. Every single days e… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-06T15:18:42.655Z. Cite as: Prismic Shades Painting — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/prismic-shades-painting-salem) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/prismic-shades-painting-salem