When Maya Finley needed her 110-year-old, all-wood three-story house repainted, she chose Franc Painting. The team "worked remarkably hard from morning until dark," transforming what she called a home "badly in need of painting" into something "clean and classic." This attention to difficult, detail-heavy projects reveals how owner David Franc approaches the painting business from his Fairlawn, Ohio base.
David runs the company with a hands-on philosophy, personally handling estimates and color consultations while coordinating a rotating crew of painters including Joni, Fred, Dakota, Trey, Keith, and Rob. The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall repair, and commercial projects ranging from pet grooming salons to corporate offices.
The fully insured team serves Akron, Fairlawn, Medina, Hudson, Cuyahoga Falls, and surrounding communities within a 45-mile radius. Franc Painting is BBB accredited and uses Sherwin Williams products including Duration and Emerald paint lines.
Joni appears throughout reviews as a standout crew member. Kevin and Susie Szymanski describe her as "treating our home with the same care and attention as if it were her own." Betty Crissman notes Joni "went out of her way to make sure the end results were met" and "takes pride in her job and it shows." Michelle Pitsinger adds that Joni "was very efficient, polite and stayed in great communication" throughout her interior project.
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Communication speed stands out across reviews. Regina Saxon notes David's quote "came back within minutes after leaving our house" while another company took a week. Ben T calls David "extremely responsive and communicative, which is nearly impossible to find in contractors these days." Priscilla S adds that David "responds quickly to phone calls" and managed to squeeze her basement job in quickly due to timing constraints.
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Maya Finley hired Franc Painting for her 110-year-old, all-wood three-story house that was "badly in need of painting." She reports the team "worked remarkably hard from morning until dark" and transformed it into something "clean and classic." She calls David "a consummate professional" who ensured "details (of which there were many) were addressed" throughout the challenging project.
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Mark Amerio needed emergency front door painting and reports "Dave called me same day to see what he could do. Promised to be here quickly and he kept that promise." Keith completed the work "quickly and efficiently." Zachary Sien had a similar experience when his DIY bathroom project failed, noting David "was super kind" and sent Clay out "1 day later" to finish the job.
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Several customers mention getting multiple quotes. Regina Saxon states Franc Painting's quote "came back as the most reasonable price when comparing a couple other surrounding companies." Robin Eberly notes she "received two quotes" and "ended up going with Franc Painting." Multiple reviews carry Google's "Reasonable price" tag, and DJ mentions "the cost was very reasonable" for his cedar-sided house project.
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Cleanup receives consistent praise. Robert Kilivris notes "they took time in covering the furniture and putting everything back when they were done." Deborah Williams reports "they were incredibly professional, taking the time to move and cover everything carefully" and "cleaned up and returned everything to its place." Regina Saxon adds that Dakota and Trey were "great with communication" and ensured the site was cleaned each day.
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Ryan Barco's review mentions wall patching concerns and crew follow-through issues. Owner David responded publicly, stating "we sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations" and acknowledged "the wall patching and follow-up work fell short of your standards." He offered direct contact "to address your concerns or make this right" and committed to using the feedback to "improve our processes."
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Ohio does not require a state-level painting contractor license. The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board only licenses electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and similar trades. Painting contractors in Akron are exempt from permit requirements. Franc Painting LLC is registered with the Ohio Secretary of State as Entity No. 5083022, with the trade name "Franc Painting" filed on July 19, 2023. The business status is Active with an expiration date of July 19, 2028.
-Verification Sources: Ohio Secretary of State Business Search, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board