Makley Painting, LLC brings a refined approach to residential and commercial painting across Central Ohio. The process begins with a thorough on-site assessment led by owner Tony Makley, who walks through every surface and discusses the scope before providing a written estimate.
Once the project is confirmed, a complimentary color consultation through Sherwin Williams helps homeowners visualize the transformation before any prep work begins. From there, the in-house crew handles every step. Surfaces are power-washed, scraped, caulked, and primed. Furniture gets covered, floors get protected, and non-paint areas are carefully masked.
Multiple painter teams staffed full-time by the company handle both interior and exterior projects without subcontracting. Franklin, Oscar, and other foremen run each job site with consistent communication back to Tony and the homeowner.
When the final coat dries, the crew inspects their work, touches up any imperfections, and restores the space to its original order. BBB-accredited with an A+ rating, Makley Painting backs every project with hands-on accountability and a commitment to lasting results.
Updated: 05-20-2026
Tony Makley conducts every estimate himself, assessing surfaces, discussing the project scope, and identifying issues other contractors might overlook. Ivan Tornes noted that Tony pointed out things on the house that other companies completely missed. After the walkthrough, homeowners receive a written, no-obligation quote with clear project details. Mike Cush described Tony as a straight-shooter, honest, transparent and a true professional.
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Before any paint is applied, the crew covers all furniture with plastic, protects flooring, removes outlet covers and wall fixtures, and tapes off non-paint surfaces. Lori Stewart noted every possible surface was protected with plastic and they were considerate to leave their shoes at my door. Dan Schmitz praised the team for carefully protecting all our furniture and flooring during a challenging great-room project.
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Exterior prep begins with power washing to remove dirt and mildew buildup, followed by scraping loose paint, caulking gaps, and priming bare wood. Stacy Burrier was impressed that five crew members scraped the loose paint off her deck after power washing. For homes with wood rot, the team replaces damaged trim and siding before painting. Jarrod Kissling's crew replaced over 200 feet of window trim and cedar siding.
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Makley Painting staffs multiple full-time crews and never subcontracts work to outside contractors. Each team is led by a foreman such as Franklin or Oscar, who manages the day-to-day work on site. Colette Dollarhide gave special recognition to Franklin, the foreman, and his crew for handling a large interior-plus-deck project flawlessly. Ron Newland credited Tony for organizing, Luis for smooth setup, and Franklin for repairs and painting.
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Makley Painting partners with Sherwin Williams to provide complimentary color guidance before painting begins. A design representative helps homeowners choose palettes that work across rooms and exteriors. Terri Curcio recalled that their design rep helped me select the colors for the den and kitchen and even suggested curtains to tie everything together. Laura Carr found the color consultant made great suggestions and we love it.
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Once painting wraps up, the crew walks the space to check for touch-ups, missed spots, or imperfections. Jan Granger noted they did a careful inspection and touch up when finished and a complete clean up. Andy Puetz highlighted Tony's willingness to address a tray ceiling issue when the first coat didn't pan out as we hoped, and the team returned to make it right without hesitation.
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Multiple customers have hired the company two or more times over the years. Geoffrey Weiss wrote in close to 20 years in Dublin I have had them paint our house twice, citing unmatched attention to quality. Billy Smith called his second project an amazing job and told Tony to use his family as referrals. Chris Valentine, another repeat client, praised the team across interior, exterior, and deck projects.
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Ohio does not require a state-level painting contractor license, so no license number applies. The company is registered as an active limited liability company with the Ohio Secretary of State under Entity No. 1779451, filed May 7, 2008. Makley Painting is also BBB-accredited with an A+ rating since August 2018. The company carries liability insurance and operates with in-house crews only.
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Updated: 05-20-2026