Owner Eric Stalter founded Rock Solid Painting Co. LLC in 2014 after years working in the paint industry, including time as a paint store manager where he learned products and techniques from contractors firsthand. The Mogadore-based company operates with a deliberate philosophy of quality over quantity, employing background-checked painters and maintaining a structured team with dedicated estimators, project managers, and production crews.
The fully insured team carries workers compensation coverage and specializes in interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, and wallpaper services. Their portfolio spans single-room refreshes to complex two-story foyer projects requiring careful coordination. Kyle handles sales and estimates while project manager Evan coordinates job sites and maintains client communication throughout each project.
Rock Solid Painting serves Portage, Stark, and Summit counties in northeastern Ohio, covering Akron, Canton, Kent, Hudson, Stow, and surrounding communities. The company holds BBB accreditation since 2016 and maintains membership in the Painting Contractors Association and Home Builders Association of Portage and Summit Counties.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Individual painters receive recognition throughout the reviews. Don Hakola praised "Evan, Project Manager and the Production Crew that consisted of Jenna, Emma, Kelly, and Jack" while Tony Casaliniovo highlighted "three Great crew members...Emma, Kelly, and Vikkov." Emma appears in over 30 reviews, with Kelly, Faith, and Brandon also receiving frequent mentions. This pattern of naming specific team members suggests memorable individual performance and crew consistency across projects.
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Punctuality emerges as one of the strongest patterns across reviews. Timorhy Lisk states the company is "always on time" while Don Hakola describes the team as "professional, punctual, and detail-oriented." Beyond arriving when scheduled, multiple customers note projects finishing early. Brent Lutman shares they were "told it would take 2 weeks and they finished in 5 business days."
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Cleanup receives consistent praise with specific examples. Kim hardy noted the painter "went out of her way to make sure that the bathroom was clean when she was done" adding "you wouldn't know she was there painting." Don Hakola confirms crews left spaces "spotless at the end of each day" with furniture and floors protected throughout. This daily cleanup routine appears standard rather than exceptional for the company.
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Quality-focused language appears throughout reviews. Alan Sacco described the team as "laser focused on quality" while kim hardy stated "I just couldn't ask for a better job and I am very picky!" Kate Joseph praised crew members who "took their time making sure the peaks were scraped well and ready to be painted." Surface preparation and finishing work receive particular recognition.
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Reviews confirm successful completion of complex work. Jane Elizabeth hired them for a "two story living room and foyer" with extensive millwork, noting they completed "a large space with a lot of millwork done in about 5ish hours." Mary Ellen Abood describes "waiting 18 years to have a large two story livingroom and foyer painted" and being thrilled with results. Cabinet refinishing also appears frequently with Diana Hankins and Charles Romine praising transformations.
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Several reviews indicate repeat business. EOL Doc mentions using them for the "3rd time" while Craig Hazlett and Michele I reference previous positive experiences leading to return projects. Kathy Prochnow states she "will use them in upcoming projects" after her first experience. Multiple reviewers mention recommending the company to neighbors and family members who also hired them.
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When Debbie Gannon noticed paint runs in five places plus missed spots on the ceiling and dishwasher trim, she contacted the company. Her review confirms the issues "were addressed and it looks excellent!" While she noted having to identify the problems herself rather than them being caught during final walkthrough, the company returned promptly to make corrections. Owner responses to reviews demonstrate consistent engagement with both praise and concerns.
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Ohio does not require a state-level painting contractor license. Rock Solid Painting Co. LLC is registered as a Domestic Limited Liability Company with the Ohio Secretary of State, Entity No. 3849903, with original filing date of January 13, 2016. The registered agent is Eric Stalter at 3108 Luli Rd, Mogadore OH 44260. Status is Active. The company maintains BBB accreditation since December 2016 and carries full insurance including workers compensation.
-Verification Sources: Ohio Secretary of State, Better Business Bureau
Updated: 04-07-2026