Slim’s Painting

Slim's Painting is a Malden interior-painting business run by owner Joe Mullen, who — according to the company's own site — also covers Melrose, Winchester, Wakefield, Stoneham and Medford. The name that shows up over and over in its reviews isn't the business, it's Joe himself, working alongside a crew customers know by name. Forty-seven reviews spread across seven platforms all land on the same five-star average — 5.0 on Google from 42 ratings, matched on Thumbtack (64), Angi and HomeAdvisor (12 each) — and nine of those reviews have come in just the last six months, none negative. One recent customer, writing in July 2026, said they had called a dozen painters and Joe was the only one who replied, then delivered exactly what he had quoted. Others describe the details that make a repaint hold up: taping edges cleanly, covering furniture before starting, priming before cutting in trim around a bay window, and in one 2025 job, matching an existing painted china cabinet's finish exactly. The range of jobs is mostly what you'd expect from a small painting outfit — ceilings, trim, accent walls, a full-condo refresh, a 2025 limewash finish for a customer wanting a lived-in look — plus occasional plaster and drywall patching before the paint goes on. One thing worth asking about: the website describes Slim's as a one-person operation, but several 2024 reviews describe Joe working with a second painter, Ryan, so it's worth confirming who's actually on your job for a bigger scope. This is a solid call for an interior repaint where careful prep and someone who actually answers the phone matter — trim work, a tricky color match, a full room or condo refresh. Confirm crew size and timeline for the size of your job before booking.