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West Clay Painters

Owned and operated by Phil Gunderson

Carmel, INpainting2-10 People
4.0(19 reviews)

About

I'm Phil. After more than a decade working for one of the big regional outfits, I broke off to start West Clay Painters the way I always wanted to. Our work is backed by a real warranty in writing, not a verbal handshake. Most of my crew has been with me for over five years, which is rare in this trade. Reach out and let's talk about your project. Demo listing

Years in business
25
Team size
2-4
Primary service area
Carmel, IN

Services

Trim & door paintingDrywall repairPower washingCabinet refinishingColor consultationInterior repaintsDeck staining & sealingWallpaper removal

Service area

ZIP codes served:

  • 46032
  • 46033

Reviews

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Megan K.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Dependable and easy to work with. Phil and they painted all the trim and doors throughout — sharper edges than I knew were possible, and they sent us photos of the progress while we were at work. Highly recommend with one minor caveat — but no big deal.

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Chris E.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Hands down the easiest home-service decision we've made. Phil refinished our oak cabinets and they look like new shaker boxes, and the whole crew wore booties in the house without being asked. They also stuck to the original quote with no surprise add-ons, which we really appreciated. Saved their number to favorites.

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Mark N.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Five stars all the way. Phil and they did the exterior of our two-story Victorian and the prep work alone was a master class, and they picked up after themselves every single day. Will be using them for everything from now on.

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Tony S.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Bad experience all around. Phil and the crew refinished our oak cabinets and they look like new shaker boxes, and they left the worksite cleaner than they found it. Looking elsewhere next time.

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Dylan L.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Got what we paid for. Phil painted the entire main floor in three days with zero mess, and the whole crew offered three different options at three different price points. They also called the night before to confirm, which we really appreciated. Fine for a basic job, not sure for anything complex.

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Pat O.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Great experience with one tiny nitpick. Phil and they color-matched a touch-up perfectly six months after the original job.

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Kevin L.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Very happy with the job. Phil and they removed three layers of wallpaper from a bathroom and you'd never know it was there, and they explained everything in plain English without talking down to us. Glad we picked them.

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Tim W.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Five stars all the way. Phil and they painted the entire main floor in three days with zero mess.

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Laura B.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Absolutely the best experience we've had with a contractor. Phil stained our deck and wrapped the spindles individually — incredible attention to detail, and the whole crew had a clearly labeled truck and uniformed crew. They also had a clearly labeled truck and uniformed crew, which we really appreciated. We've already recommended Phil to two neighbors.

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Laura C.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Honestly, exceeded our expectations. Phil did our nursery the weekend before our baby came home, and the whole crew sent us photos of the progress while we were at work. They also left the worksite cleaner than they found it, which we really appreciated. Ten out of ten — this is how it should be.

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Hunter S.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Mostly a positive experience with some hiccups. Phil and the team stained our deck and wrapped the spindles individually — incredible attention to detail, and they called the night before to confirm. We'd probably try them again, but get a couple other quotes first.

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Hunter B.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Came through for us. Phil painted all the trim and doors throughout — sharper edges than I knew were possible, and the whole crew explained everything in plain English without talking down to us. They also called the night before to confirm, which we really appreciated. Would call them again without hesitation.

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Ross S.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

It was okay — got the job done. Phil and the team removed three layers of wallpaper from a bathroom and you'd never know it was there.

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Dylan W.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

We are so glad we found Phil and the team. Phil and they painted the entire main floor in three days with zero mess, and they explained everything in plain English without talking down to us. Ten out of ten — this is how it should be.

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Cameron V.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

We're customers for life now. Phil painted all the trim and doors throughout — sharper edges than I knew were possible, and the whole crew wore booties in the house without being asked. They also stuck to the original quote with no surprise add-ons, which we really appreciated. Saved their number to favorites.

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Dave H.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Quality work, fair price. Phil and they color-matched a touch-up perfectly six months after the original job, and they called the night before to confirm. Would call them again without hesitation.

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Cody E.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

It was okay — got the job done. Phil painted all the trim and doors throughout — sharper edges than I knew were possible, and the whole crew left the worksite cleaner than they found it. They also offered three different options at three different price points, which we really appreciated. We'd probably try them again, but get a couple other quotes first.

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Wesley L.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Best decision we made all year. Phil and they removed three layers of wallpaper from a bathroom and you'd never know it was there, and they called the night before to confirm. Ten out of ten — this is how it should be.

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Ross M.

May 2, 2026

Verified customer

Decent work, mixed feelings. Phil and the team stained our deck and wrapped the spindles individually — incredible attention to detail, and they had a clearly labeled truck and uniformed crew. Fine for a basic job, not sure for anything complex.