Under the ownership of Bruce Kurschner for more than two decades, CertaPro Painters of Plainfield has built a reputation across DuPage, Will, Kendall, and Kane counties for handling residential and commercial painting projects with structured communication and follow-through. The team covers interior rooms, full exterior repaints, kitchen cabinet refinishing, deck staining, garage floor epoxy coatings, drywall repair, wallpaper removal, and power washing from their Plainfield headquarters.
Customers working with this franchise consistently note the same pattern in reviews. A named project manager coordinates scheduling and color selection, crew members arrive as promised, and the workspace is left clean at the end of each day. Repeat clients like Ashley Matthews, who returned for a fourth project, and Julie Squires, who has trusted the company for over ten years, point to that reliability as the reason they keep coming back. The company serves homeowners and property managers from Naperville and Bolingbrook south through Joliet, Lockport, and Shorewood, with commercial capabilities extending to retail storefronts, condo associations, and multi-unit complexes.
Updated: 05-27-2026
Several reviewers describe returning two, three, and even four times. Ashley Matthews noted her fourth project went as smoothly as the first, with the project manager keeping her updated throughout wallpaper hanging and painting. Craig Burke called back after a previous exterior job because the price was competitive and the crew delivered ahead of schedule. Kimberly Eitel praised Bruce for going out of his way to meet tight deadlines across several engagements.
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Homeowners describe a structured process that begins with detailed quoting and ends with thorough cleanup. Bonnie Hischier had brick, siding, soffits, and downspouts all painted in a single project and noted the office and field teams kept her informed at every stage. Alan Hareld highlighted the crew's care in power washing, scraping, tarping walkways and shrubs, and painting trim before a careful cleanup.
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Cabinet and garage floor projects generate strong feedback. Patricia Scheffer praised Jimmy's 20-plus years of experience, saying the kitchen cabinets looked factory-quality. Tony Seisser called the garage floor resurfacing and painting easy thanks to the team's knowledge and expertise. Douglas Balder shared before-and-after photos showing a complete garage transformation.
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The franchise handles commercial jobs alongside its residential work. PARK MANAGEMENT described coordinating condo association projects and said they would recommend CertaPro of Plainfield to all Board of Directors for upcoming painting projects. Cindy Hudetz praised the commercial job done at Turk Furniture in Joliet, and the website lists dedicated pages for retail, healthcare, and HOA painting.
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Reviewers frequently mention Bruce by name in the quoting process. Craig Kaufman said Bruce came out personally, gave a quote, and it was immediately clear he was professional and knowledgeable, contrasting favorably with a competitor's quote. Amanda Dirienzo appreciated that Bruce gave realistic expectations and was not pushing services they did not need. Bob Walter noted Bruce had thoughtful suggestions when the homeowners were unsure what direction to take.
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The small number of critical reviews center on communication after the project starts. John C. on Yelp described masking tape left behind after exterior spray painting and five unanswered follow-up attempts. Linda G. reported a color mismatch in a bathroom that was only partially corrected. On Google, Robert Dipisa mentioned a scheduling change without notification. The company's response pattern on negative reviews is inconsistent, with some receiving brief acknowledgments and others receiving no reply at all.
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The company operates as CertaPro Painters of Plainfield under the corporate entity name CERTAPRO PAINTERS OF PLAINFIELD, registered with the Illinois Secretary of State as file number 74759408 (CORP ASE, Active, effective 9-20-2024). The BBB listing identifies the alternate business name as MBK Design Inc., with Bruce Kurschner as President. Illinois does not require a state-level painting contractor license.
-Verification Sources: Illinois Secretary of State, BBB
Updated: 05-27-2026