Pros share business tips in our ongoing series of contractor interviews. This time: Mario Vega, owner of Solution Painting.
Mario Vega’s career as a professional painting contractor began in 2000, when he left his native Bolivia to move to Virginia, finding work on a local paint crew.
By 2005, he had achieved his goal of starting his own company, Solution Painting. Today they work exclusively with homeowners in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia metropolitan area known as the DMV.
“I would advise those who are just starting out to be punctual and provide quality and good customer service,” Vega says. “Preparation is essential in all work, and it is the only guarantee of having a happy client. I tell my employees: ‘You can’t take shortcuts, you have to do what you have to do.’”
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Another important key to his success? Trusting Sherwin-Williams for his product and service needs.
“They have stores everywhere, and I’ve always had a very good relationship with the sales reps,” he says. “With the high-quality products of Sherwin-Williams, I am guaranteed that the client will be satisfied with the results. My sales representative is always available to answer any questions about a product or the availability of certain supplies. This way I save time and make sure that my client receives excellent service, from the materials to the workforce.”
©2026 Fusable. Mario Vega was interviewed by Pintor Pro senior editor Jorge Arboleda.
