Cranston Paint & Wallcovering

For home and business owners throughout New England, there is no better find than a trustworthy, professional, and reliable painter and paint supplier for all their interior and exterior paint jobs. With the region’s fickle and often harsh weather conditions, those paint jobs (both inside and out) are more frequent than in many other parts of the country.  This makes it very important that ALL paint jobs are done correctly the first time. 

Enter Bill McGuirk and Mike Sturdahl, the longtime owners of Cranston Paint & Wallcovering on Atwood Avenue.  Bill and Mike have been in the paint industry their entire careers, spanning over thirty years. If there is anything this dynamic duo knows about, it is paint.  

Bill McGuirk and Mike Sturdahl met in 1987 and later opened their first brick & mortar retail store on Atwood Avenue in 1995. In 2012, they purchased and moved into their current location on the same busy avenue in Cranston.  

As of 2025, they have served hundreds and hundreds of satisfied customers. Over the years, they have steadfastly built a thriving business that has grown and evolved over time ~ and their reputation for excellence has done the same.  

Today, Cranston Paint offers a huge selection of paint and stain products for the professional painter and DIY’er alike.  You can find literally everything you need at the store for that weekend warrior project, from paint brushes to tools (and everything in between).   

While the store is an excellent “go-to” destination for all painters, Cranston Paint has evolved into one of the most reliable paint companies in the state.  With their hard-earned reputation of dependability, reliability, and quality workmanship, they have emerged as true experts in this specialized work.  They have very high standards of excellence and demand it of their employees.  In fact, they are regularly praised for their professionalism and diligence.   

Their paint crews show up on time.  They are meticulous, thorough and detail-oriented.  They are dependable and trustworthy.  

The process begins with a visit by Bill McGuirk.  Bill will come to your home or business and give you a fair and honest estimate of your job, whether it involves paint or stain, or minor carpentry.  The written estimate arrives in a few short days, followed by a projected start date.  Highly vetted painters are then employed to the job.  Bill oversees the project until the last stroke or spray of paint is applied.   

This year, Cranston Paint & Wallcovering is celebrating THIRTY years of supporting and beautifying the residences and businesses of Cranston, and well beyond. Come in today and see why this business has grown and prospered for over three decades. 

 Cranston Paint & Wallcovering is located at 386 Atwood Avenue in Cranston and is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:30pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 11:30.  To learn more, visit them at www.cranstonpaint.com or call 401-265-5095 (Bill’s direct line) or 401-946-5070.