CertaPro Painters Franchise News

First-Ever Survey & Analysis of More than 1.2 Million Members Reveals Top-Rated Professionals and Current Design Trends from Across the Country
May 02, 2012 // Franchising.com // Oaks, Pa. - CertaPro Painters has been awarded “Best Of Remodeling” 2012 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. The nation’s largest franchised residential and commercial painting company was chosen by the more than 1.2 million registered members of the Houzz community.
“We’re thrilled that our work has been recognized in the ‘Customer Satisfaction’ category,” said Kathi Mello, creative art director for CertaPro Painters. “As we continue to build our brand and work to increase awareness across every platform, it means a lot that we’re acknowledged by a prominent name in the residential remodeling and design industry...

OAKS, PA--(Marketwire - Jun 27, 2011) - Over 90 million homes throughout North America have aluminum or vinyl siding for exterior protection and are therefore affected by the chalky, white bleed from aluminum, caused by oxidation, and the pitted surfaces produced by airborne pollutants.

CertaPro franchise owner, Arthur Dyck of Waterloo, Ontario, explains that "for vinyl, 15 to 20 years of sunlight often fade a once beautiful beige color to a blotchy pink. Mildew, algae and dirt also contribute to a sub-par appearance. But, often that damage is only skin deep."

For exterior house painting, both aluminum and vinyl can be restored to 'better than new' appearance with a properly applied top coating of quality exterior paint, and at a cost that is typically 25-30% of replacement siding...

May 15, 2008 // Franchising.com // Jeremy Rhett, owner of CertaPro Painters of Decatur is launching a new trail initiative to return the forested area surrounding Dearborn Park in Decatur to a more natural state. Rhett and a team of volunteers will remove the kudzu, privet, ivy, and other invasive species and add a walker-friendly, enjoyable trail system to Dearborn Park. The event is being sponsored by CertaPro Painters and will take place on Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Media Alert:
What: A green space initiative to clean up Dearborn Park
When: Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Where: Dearborn Park at West Dearborn Circle in Decatur
Details: To make the park a more walkable and enjoyable space, Jeremy Rhett, owner of CertaPro Painters of Decatur is launching a new trail initiative and invasive species removal plan that will allow native plants and animals to return to the woods surrounding Dearborn Park
Who: Sponsored by CertaPro Painters of Decatur
Info: For more information or to sign up to be a volunteer email: Atlanta@certapro...

From Corporate America to Commercial PaintingMay 08, 2008 // Franchising.com // (East Islip, N.Y.)--- The continuing downturn in the real estate market is causing many Americans to stay in their current homes. With experts predicting homeowners to spend more than $170 billion remodeling their homes in 2008, Paul Granite, the local owner of CertaPro Painters at 15 Carleton Ave., plans to help Islip residents take care of their homes with the quickest and most affordable improvement project – repainting.

Paul Granite has heard some horror stories and understands that not everyone has that eye for color or infinite amount of spare time (he has a college-age son). As a former manufacturing planner for the Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Granite knew the importance of honesty and hard work and, thankfully, so did CertaPro Painters...

North America's Largest Painting Company Celebrates its Grand Opening

May 01, 2008 // Franchising.com // (INDIANAPOLIS)--- Have you ever bought a can of paint, laid down your drop cloth and attempted to paint your living room only to have the color on the wall be completely different than what you thought?

CertaPro Painters is taking the guesswork out of interior painting with the opening of the nation's first "paint-only" design center. Matt Rolfsen will operate the design center located in Indianapolis at 5151 N. Shadeland Ave. Rolfsen is hosting a Grand Opening celebration that will take place today.

The center is now officially open to the public to come and see different room setups displayed with a variety of color schemes and designs...

From Transmissions to Home DécorApril 28, 2008 // Franchising.com // (Pinehurst, NC)---It seems everyone has a home improvement nightmare. Whether it was the driveway paver that only did half the job or the landscaper who mowed a beautiful garden into mulch, each instance serves as a cautionary tale of what happens when the work is left to someone else. The do-it-yourself approach is also appealing, but who really has the time?

Laurie Lunsford has heard the horror stories and understands that not everyone has that eye for color or infinite amount of spare time. Laurie and her husband Blake already own a transmission shop and the Lunsfords knew the importance of honesty and hard work and, thankfully, so did CertaPro Painters...

Former Senior-Level Exec Trades the Boardroom for Brushes with CertaPro

April 01, 2008 // Franchising.com // (Cornelius, NC)---After working for over two decades for various building materials corporations, Jace Gates found that even the best office perks – like flying on the corporate jet – did not give him the personal and financial satisfaction he was looking for.
For 17 years, Gates worked for building materials manufacturer Louisiana-Pacific Corporation in roles ranging from financial analysis to business development before accepting a position with London-based Hanson PLC as the general manager of sales and distribution for North and South Carolina. Though Gates enjoyed his work, traveling four days per week and having to uproot his family at a moment's notice did not sit well with him...

Former Military Man Puts Your Painting Woes At Ease

November 14, 2007 // Franchising.com // (Loganville, GA)---It seems everyone has a home improvement nightmare. Whether it was the driveway paver that only did half the job or the landscaper who mowed a beautiful garden into mulch, each instance serves as a cautionary tale of what happens when the work is left to someone else. The do-it-yourself approach is also appealing, but who really has the time?

Bill Sharp has heard the horror stories and understands that not everyone has that eye for color or infinite amount of spare time (he himself is a father of three). As a former Army armor officer and highest ranking cadet at the Virginia Military Institute, Sharp knew the importance of honesty and hard work and, thankfully, so did CertaPro Painters...

(Glen Head, NY)---After spending over 30 years in the corporate world as a senior level executive with positions ranging from vice president of sales at Cuisinart, executive vice president at DeLonghi and president of International China, Lou Federico felt it was time for a change. Juggling worldwide travel, meetings with key U.S. retailers, and conference calls for the better part of his day just wasn't for him anymore. Lou's wife, Sherri, an IT professional for PeopleSoft, echoed her husband's sentiments: she knew something more was out there, but there was just the matter of finding it. Early last year, they broke free from the clutches of corporate America for the world of entrepreneurship.
"We had hit that point in our careers where we had achieved a lot and had senior responsibilities but we wanted something that we could really call our own," said Lou...

(Palatine, IL)---As more homeowners in the Chicago area continue to rely on the services of painters and other home improvement experts, the demand for new locations for the top painting company in North America grows.
Two local entrepreneurs, Goran Mitich and Eric Glab, decided to take advantage of this rising industry and opened CertaPro Painters in Palatine. Both Mitich and Glab worked at the global electronics firm, Mitsubishi Electric, and were ready to leave the volatile corporate climate behind.
"We wanted to be judged by the results we produced, not like in the corporate world," says Mitich.
They began researching business opportunities using FranChoice, a consultation service that helps match potential franchise owners with franchises...