I'm Nic Schirliu

Nic Schirliu smiling with his arms crossed — My full name is Nicolae, and I go by Nic. I work in Kirkland, Washington. Read my story.

I got into painting through friends, and I've spent about ten years building a team that takes care of people.

Nic Schirliu, Owner of American Classic Painters, Kirkland, WA. I'm also the managing partner of Aniso Homes.

The company I built is family-owned, not a franchise, and our office sits next to Totem Lake in Kirkland.

Nic Schirliu standing outside in a navy jacket — Nic Schirliu, Owner of American Classic Painters, Kirkland, WA.

Who are you?

Pick the path that fits where you are.

Whether you want to check who I am, read what I've said, or just want to connect, here's where to start.

For people doing their homework

You want to know who I am

Washington State lists me as the governing person of my painting company, with its license, bond and insurance on file.

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For reporters and event hosts

You want my bio or photo

My short bio, long bio, photos and every place I've been quoted or listed are on one page.

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For neighbors and fellow business owners

I know a lot of business owners around here. If you'd like to talk, connect with me on LinkedIn →

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What I believe

Great work comes from great people

Surround yourself with amazing people

"We have amazing people that work with us together." Painters, a project manager and a sales manager, working as one team.

Take care of the customer

A great team is one that takes care of the person who hired it.

Stand behind the work

My company backs every job with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Our motto is "Deliver WOW through painting."

A painter from Nic's crew on a ladder painting a home's exterior trim

Around the web

Quoted in The Seattle Times on curb appeal

"A clean look on a house automatically will change the feeling," I told The Seattle Times. "Just a simple pressure wash and fresh coat of paint will totally change the look of the house."

Published inThe Seattle Times

October 14, 2022

Rotary RISE leadership graduate

As a member of Bellevue Breakfast Rotary, I was nominated for Rotary District 5030's RISE leadership program and graduated with its first group.

Listed byRotary District 5030

December 4, 2023

Managing partner at Aniso Homes

Besides painting, I'm the managing partner of Aniso Homes, a real estate company, where I bring my experience in real estate and construction.

Team page onAniso Homes

Since December 2020

Nic at a glance

Since 2016Running American Classic Painters
2University of Washington certificates
RotaryBellevue Breakfast member and RISE graduate
Family-ownedNot a franchise

“I think people should choose us because we have amazing people that work with us together. We just have a great team that will take care of the customer.”

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Why?

About Me

I'm Nic Schirliu, and my full name is Nicolae. I had some friends who were doing painting, and it was the only thing I knew to do, so that's how I got into it. In 2016 we started American Classic Painters, a family-owned painting company in Kirkland, Washington, and I've built a team there I'm proud of. Read the full story →

The company I own is American Classic Painters, a family-owned painting company in Kirkland, Washington.