Kris and Penny Elsner founded Elsner Painting in 2000, building the business from their Sidney location into a regional presence across the Miami Valley. Kris handles estimates and oversees operations while Penny manages the business office as CFO. Lead installer Bryce runs most concrete coating projects with crew members Zay, Weston, and Rich, while painters Adam, Ben, and Zach handle interior and exterior painting assignments.
The company specializes in concrete coatings and epoxy flooring systems, with garage floor transformations representing the majority of recent projects. Services include metallic epoxy installations, flake floor systems, polyaspartic coatings, interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, pressure washing, popcorn ceiling removal, and drywall repair. Projects range from single-car garage floors completed in six hours to multi-week commercial building renovations.
Elsner Painting is BBB Accredited since 2011 and holds workers compensation coverage through the Bureau of Workman's Compensation. The Sidney Shelby County Chamber of Commerce member serves the greater Miami Valley region within a 50-mile radius of Sidney, including Dayton, Troy, Lima, Bellefontaine, and surrounding communities.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple customers report same-day completion for garage floors. David Meyer describes how Bryce and Zay "transformed our old dirty garage floor into an amazing show piece" in a single day, while another customer notes the crew "knocked out my big garage in just a day." Greg Barger details his project where the team completed the work efficiently despite the detailed metallic epoxy artistry involved. Most standard garage floors take six to eight hours from surface prep through final coating application.
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Customers consistently praise both the visual transformation and durability of the finished product. One reviewer describes their garage floor as looking "brand new" despite severe pitting damage before coating, while Greg Barger calls the metallic epoxy result "a work of art." Multiple reviews mention how the crew addresses problem surfaces, with one customer noting "massive pot holes nearly unbearable to walk on barefoot" were completely resolved. The flake floor systems and metallic epoxy options provide customizable appearances beyond standard concrete gray.
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Reviews specifically mention thorough cleanup practices beyond basic job completion. One customer reports the crew went "the extra mile and made sure to wipe all the dust from the grinder off my walls, window sills, and cabinets." Another describes the workspace as "cleaner than when they started." The concrete coating process involves grinding existing surfaces, which generates significant dust, but multiple customers note the team's attention to protecting and cleaning surrounding areas.
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Kimberly Tibbs left a three-star review describing a year-long issue with a slippery walkway coating that required multiple repair attempts. Owner Kris Elsner responded professionally to the review, acknowledging the situation and offering to discuss resolution directly. While the review describes frustration with the initial application and subsequent fixes, the owner's public response demonstrates willingness to address customer concerns rather than ignoring or disputing complaints.
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Several reviews mention cost considerations. One customer states they "have the best price, quality, and customer service around" after comparing multiple contractors, while another describes the work as "very reasonably priced." Another customer notes they checked affordability across the area and found Elsner "the most affordable" for pressure washing services. The combination of speed and quality appears to provide value, with customers frequently recommending the company based on the price-to-quality ratio.
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Customers report quick turnaround from initial contact to on-site estimate to project scheduling. One reviewer details how "Kris and Russell came out on a Wednesday to quote my garage and had a crew out to my place Monday morning." David Meyer mentions working through the estimate with Kris and Russell before Bryce and Zay completed the actual installation. Multiple reviews reference Russell alongside Kris, suggesting both handle estimate appointments and project consultations.
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Bryce appears most often in concrete coating reviews, typically leading garage floor installations with Zay, Weston, and Rich. Customers describe Bryce's team as "professional workers" who complete projects efficiently. For painting and pressure washing, customers mention Adam, Ben, and Zach. Trish Hoying specifically credits Elsner for her kitchen cabinet transformation with accompanying photos. The consistency of names across reviews spanning two years suggests stable, experienced crews rather than rotating subcontractors.
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Ohio does not require a state-level contractor license for painting contractors. The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board only licenses electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydronics, and refrigeration trades. Sidney, Ohio does not have municipal-level painting contractor licensing requirements. Elsner Painting & Pressure Washing Inc. is incorporated as an active Ohio corporation (Corporation for Profit, filed May 16, 2006) and holds workers compensation coverage (License No. 1497489-0) through the Ohio Bureau of Workman's Compensation. The company maintains BBB accreditation since 2011.
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Updated: 04-07-2026