Allyn Painting
About Allyn Painting
David Allyn founded Allyn Painting after spending more than two decades in the painting trade. Having started painting at age 18 and continued the craft as a side job through his early 40s while working as a New York State Department of Corrections counselor, Dave transitioned to making painting his full-time focus. His background in counseling influences how he approaches client relationships, transferring that "passion for helping people" to his team and the clients they serve.
The company specializes in interior and exterior residential painting, with particular expertise in cabinet refinishing, wood staining, wallpaper removal, and drywall repair. Light carpentry work accompanies many projects. Dave personally handles estimates by visiting homes rather than quoting over the phone and makes it a point to be on-site for each job. Projects range from single-room refreshes to complex whole-house transformations, including challenging work like 1948 stucco homes and wood shake siding.
Based in Fairport, Allyn Painting serves communities throughout Monroe County including Brighton, Greece, Pittsford, Penfield, Rush Henrietta, and Webster. The company welcomes veterans and proudly serves the local LGBTQ community.
Updated: 01-12-2026
Q&A Based On What Customers Are Saying About Allyn Painting
Q: How thorough is Allyn Painting's surface preparation before painting begins?
Multiple customers highlight exceptional prep work as a distinguishing factor. KATSAR describes the preparation as "second to none" noting the team washed, sanded, and completed repairs before any painting. Michael Tetamore appreciated "all the sanding and some repair that was all done prior to any paint on the house." Erik Stone observed extensive sanding on his wood shake siding project, with the crew replacing damaged shakes along the way.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Does Allyn Painting clean up during and after projects?
Cleanup consistency appears across nearly every review. Sara McElroy observed "there was not a spot of paint anywhere once they were done or even while they were working." Judie Hart notes the crew "meticulously cleaned up each day" throughout her exterior project. Douglas Stark specifically mentioned they "cleaned up after the project was done" while Jo Anne Fournier confirms daily cleanup rather than leaving messes for homeowners.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: What do customers say about Allyn Painting's cabinet refinishing work?
Cabinet transformations generate enthusiastic responses from customers. Terry Fiorica describes how Dave and his team did "an amazing job transforming our dark kitchen cabinets to white" making the kitchen "so much bigger and brighter." Kim Joslyn calls the cabinet work "impeccable" alongside the exterior painting they completed. The company handles both kitchen cabinet refinishing and custom wood finishes for specialized applications.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Does Allyn Painting take on difficult or unusual painting projects that others decline?
The company accepts challenging projects that other contractors avoid. Mary Gluck received multiple estimates and "one would not even entertain the job of doing the skylight because of the position on the stairs. Dave accepted this job without any problem." Maryanne Nisson hired them for a 1948 stucco house with "numerous issues beyond straight painting" including rotted fascia boards and critter damage requiring extra attention.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Can Allyn Painting crews be trusted working in homes when owners are away?
Trustworthiness appears as an explicit theme in customer feedback. Bethany L states "I would also trust this crew in my home when I'm not in the house. They are very trustworthy and reliable." Bill Katerle describes the crew as "polite, well mannered, pleasant, and quiet." The company website notes their crew "lives a life of sobriety" and emphasizes respectful, efficient work practices throughout every project.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Company Website
Q: How does Allyn Painting handle requests for additional work during a project?
Flexibility with scope changes receives positive mention from multiple customers. Bill Mck explains that "once they started it became apparent to me that additional rooms really needed painting, and they were very accommodating with working in the additional rooms." Mary Gluck similarly notes Dave "was able to add extra areas" to her project while staying on schedule. This willingness to adapt mid-project appears throughout customer feedback.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: What is the Allyn Painting crew like to have around the house?
Crew conduct receives consistent praise across reviews. Judie Hart specifically mentions "Dave and his workers were polite, no smoking or swearing, their music was appropriate for little ears and at a reasonable volume." Amy Pieters notes Dave "treated our home and family like it was his own." Sandra Carl calls the team "a joy to have in our home" while Paul Scheuerlein states "these men are as professional as it gets."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Q: Do customers hire Allyn Painting for repeat projects?
Several customers explicitly identify as repeat clients. Lisa Hilfiker confirms "we have hired Dave Lyle of Allyn Painting to paint the interior of our home more than once, and they will always be our go-to painters." Alyson Ulrich declares herself a "repeat customer for life" stating "there is no one else I would hire to paint our home." Bindu Kasarla mentions starting with a small project and eventually getting "the entire house painted."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Updated: 01-12-2026