# The True Colors Inc Painting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Phone:** (774) 244-2240 · **Website:** https://thetruecolorsinc.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 7 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

The True Colors Inc Painting works out of Medway, Massachusetts, handling interior and exterior house painting for homeowners in the Douglas/Medway area — deck refinishing, whole-house repaints, sunroom and garage touch-ups. Its Thumbtack profile, run by owner Paulo De Souza, says the business has 13 years in business.

The clearest thread through the reviews is scale: this isn't a small-patch outfit. One 2026 customer hired the crew for a full exterior repaint of a three-story 1890s house that had gone unpainted for a decade and needed wood repairs along the way. Reviewers on both Google and Thumbtack keep naming Paulo directly, praising his and his crew's punctuality and attention to detail across jobs ranging from a single deck to a two-bedroom interior repaint to a sunroom-and-garage renovation. Google shows 5 stars across its three ratings, and Thumbtack shows 4.9 stars across 44, with 93% five-star — every review here, recent and older, reads positive.

One thing worth asking about: the written record has a long quiet stretch. Aside from a single 2021 review, every other review on file dates to 2026, with no trace of the business in between. That's not evidence anything went wrong, just that there's little to judge the in-between years by.

Thumbtack also lists a Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration and a Rhode Island residential contractor license for Paulo De Souza, so the business appears to work both sides of the state line — worth confirming directly for a job near the border.

For a large exterior repaint or a full-house interior job, the volume and consistency of praise here is a strong signal; for anything time-sensitive, it's worth checking current scheduling given the recent burst of 2026 activity.

**Strengths:**
- Big-job experience — repainted a neglected three-story 1890s house
- Named owner praise — reviewers credit Paulo De Souza by name repeatedly
- Consistent ratings — 5★ on Google, 4.9★ across 44 Thumbtack reviews

**Concerns:**
- Review gap — no reviews on file between 2021 and 2026

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Google shows 5 stars from 3 ratings, and Thumbtack shows 4.9 stars from 44 ratings with 93% five-star. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20True%20Colors%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJJUAnPVKCqSwR8Y_ued_04h8) — “Google: 5★ from 3 ratings”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Thumbtack: 4.9★ from 44 ratings”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Thumbtack star distribution: 93% 5★ · 5% 4★ · 2% 1★ (of 44 ratings)”
- Paulo De Souza's Thumbtack profile says the business has 13 years in business and shows 184 projects on file. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “184 project(s) shown on Thumbtack”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “This is Paulo De Souza's Thumbtack profile for The True Colors inc Painting in Medway, MA — rated 4.9 over 44 reviews with verified RI and M…”
- Handled a full exterior repaint of a three-story 1890s house, including wood repairs, after a decade without painting. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Best hire for exterior painting of our 3 floor jumbo 1890s house! This was a huge job. The house was overdue for painting for 10 years, dirt…”
- Reviewers repeatedly credit owner Paulo De Souza by name for punctual, professional work on both interior and exterior jobs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Paulo and True Colors team were excellent. They painted the exterior of my house and did repair work as needed. They did a fantastic job and…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Paulo and his son make a great team ! Thank you for providing excellent service and most importantly being punctual and professional!”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Painted the interior and exterior of my house and did a good job. Flexible and showed up when they said they would. I will use them again.”
- Praised for deck refinishing, a two-bedroom interior repaint, and a sunroom-and-garage renovation. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201cmVFOW5kbkp1WlhKMGNGcFdURWhRTVRkRE5WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1fe2f4df79ee8ff1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5reE9ndnJuZXJ0cFpWTEhQMTdDNVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The True Colors did an outstanding job painting my deck. From the very beginning, the team was extremely professional, punctual, and cour…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pJM01uVkdZamg2UzAwMVlVNDFTVTlSWTNwM1dIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1fe2f4df79ee8ff1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjI3MnVGYjh6S001YU41SU9RY3p3WHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The team from The True Colors came to my home; they painted two bedrooms, and the result was excellent. I highly recommend the company.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSMVNUVlhNRmt6TkdwUWRuRlVjbXBZUkdSelVsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1fe2f4df79ee8ff1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkR1STVXMFkzNGpQdnFUcmpYRGRzUlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Amazing work renovating my sunroom and garage. Extremely friendly and professional service from start to finish. Highly recommended!”
- Thumbtack lists a Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration (#176340) and a Rhode Island residential contractor license (#GC-47287) for Paulo De Souza. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Licence listed on Thumbtack: License holder: Paulo De Souza, License type: Contractor - Residential, License state: RI, License number: #GC-…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Licence listed on Thumbtack: License holder: Paulo De Souza, License type: Home Improvement Contractor, License state: MA, License number: #…”
- Written reviews jump from a single 2021 account straight to a cluster in 2026, with nothing in between. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Best hire for exterior painting of our 3 floor jumbo 1890s house! This was a huge job. The house was overdue for painting for 10 years, dirt…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Painted the interior and exterior of my house and did a good job. Flexible and showed up when they said they would. I will use them again.”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201cmVFOW5kbkp1WlhKMGNGcFdURWhRTVRkRE5WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1fe2f4df79ee8ff1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5reE9ndnJuZXJ0cFpWTEhQMTdDNVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The True Colors did an outstanding job painting my deck. From the very beginning, the team was extremely professional, punctual, and cour…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pJM01uVkdZamg2UzAwMVlVNDFTVTlSWTNwM1dIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1fe2f4df79ee8ff1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjI3MnVGYjh6S001YU41SU9RY3p3WHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The team from The True Colors came to my home; they painted two bedrooms, and the result was excellent. I highly recommend the company.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSMVNUVlhNRmt6TkdwUWRuRlVjbXBZUkdSelVsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1fe2f4df79ee8ff1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkR1STVXMFkzNGpQdnFUcmpYRGRzUlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Amazing work renovating my sunroom and garage. Extremely friendly and professional service from start to finish. Highly recommended!”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Best hire for exterior painting of our 3 floor jumbo 1890s house! This was a huge job. The house was overdue for painting for 10 years, dirt…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Paulo and True Colors team were excellent. They painted the exterior of my house and did repair work as needed. They did a fantastic job and…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “If I could give True colors 10☆ I would , The work and craftsmanship is superior, The went above and beyond my expectations, The value newbo…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Paulo and his son make a great team ! Thank you for providing excellent service and most importantly being punctual and professional!”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Painted the interior and exterior of my house and did a good job. Flexible and showed up when they said they would. I will use them again.”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Best hire for exterior painting of our 3 floor jumbo 1890s house! This was a huge job. The house was overdue for painting for 10 years, dirt…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578) — “Paulo and True Colors team were excellent. They painted the exterior of my house and did repair work as needed. They did a fantastic job 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

- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/medway/basement-cleaning-services/true-colors-inc-painting/service/184954668130321578): 4.9★ from 44 ratings
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20True%20Colors%20Inc%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJJUAnPVKCqSwR8Y_ued_04h8): 5.0★ from 3 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20True%20Colors%20Inc%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJJUAnPVKCqSwR8Y_ued_04h8): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **Thumbtack · Margaret A. · 2026-08-23**: If I could give True colors 10☆ I would , The work and craftsmanship is superior, The went above and beyond my expectations, The value newborn. money was unbelievable also the crew were so friendly they treated us like family, And Paulo is a amazing person as well as his excellent craftsmanship. I a…
- **Thumbtack · Colleen c. · 2026-08-04**: Best hire for exterior painting of our 3 floor jumbo 1890s house! This was a huge job. The house was overdue for painting for 10 years, dirty, neglected and needed wood repairs as well. In a short period of time, with perfectionist effort this team transformed the house. They are old school, impecca…
- **Thumbtack · Angelique O. · 2026-07-18**: Paulo and his son make a great team ! Thank you for providing excellent service and most importantly being punctual and professional!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Larissa Dutra Coelho · 2026-06-03**: The True Colors did an outstanding job painting my deck. From the very beginning, the team was extremely professional, punctual, and courteous. They paid great attention to detail and made sure everything was done to the highest standard. I highly recommend The True Colors to anyone looking for reli…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Josemary Coelho · 2026-06-01**: The team from The True Colors came to my home; they painted two bedrooms, and the result was excellent. I highly recommend the company.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Wagner · 2026-05-30**: Amazing work renovating my sunroom and garage. Extremely friendly and professional service from start to finish. Highly recommended!
- **Thumbtack · Christopher K. · 2026-05-17**: Paulo and True Colors team were excellent. They painted the exterior of my house and did repair work as needed. They did a fantastic job and I highly recommend his company!!!
- **Thumbtack · Peter D. · 2021-09-26**: Painted the interior and exterior of my house and did a good job. Flexible and showed up when they said they would. I will use them again.

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