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50 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Commercial, Industrial & Residential Painting Services in Columbus, OH
Founded in 1976 by Bob Johnson and Dick Fischer, the Jf Painting has grown from a small painting venture into Central Ohio's premier painting expert. Our family-owned business operates on principles of honesty, integrity, and unwavering attention to client needs, serving commercial, industrial, and residential clients with specialized coating systems and general trades services. With over 40 employees, including a dedicated Safety Director and certified professionals, we prioritize minimizing project impact on client operations while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to continuous improvement, offering services ranging from corrosion prevention to custom facility maintenance programs.As a fully family-operated company, we maintain personal oversight through Bob Johnson's leadership, Jerry Johnson's operational management, and Allison Thompson's administrative expertise. Our client-centric approach includes 24/7 emergency support for critical projects and a guarantee of timely, budget-conscious execution without compromising quality. The Jf Painting's reputation for excellence is evidenced by long-term partnerships with institutions like Miranova Condominium Association and School Employee Retirement System of Ohio, reflecting our ability to deliver flawless results across diverse environments including healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants, and multi-family residences.
Services
Commercial Painting
Industrial Coatings
Residential Painting
General Trades
Corrosion Prevention
Tank Linings
Drywall Repair
Facility Maintenance
Safety Designations
Ceramic Coatings
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 45+ years of specialized painting expertise
- Full-service provider combining painting with general trades construction
- Dedicated Safety Director ensuring OSHA-compliant work environments
- Proven track record with major Ohio institutions since 1976
- Custom coating systems for specific environmental requirements
What people say
Excellent service
On time
Attention to detail
Like-new appearance
No disruption
Services
Commercial Painting
We provide comprehensive commercial painting solutions for office spaces, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Our team executes full-scale facility painting while maintaining client operations through after-hours work and meticulous scheduling. Services include high-performance coatings, wall protection systems, and custom maintenance programs tailored to business needs.
Industrial Coatings
Specializing in industrial environments, we apply corrosion-resistant coatings, tank linings, and ceramic insulation systems. Our OSHA-certified technicians work in confined spaces and hazardous environments, providing safety designations and ammonia/lead-safe applications for manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, and pharmaceutical environments while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Residential Painting
We offer interior and exterior painting services for multi-family residences and large-scale residential properties. Our services include pressure cleaning, wood repair, garage floor coatings, and custom design applications. We coordinate color selection assistance while ensuring minimal disruption to residents through flexible scheduling and efficient project execution.
General Trades
Our general trades division provides drywall installation, metal framing, insulation, and carpentry services to create optimal painting surfaces. We handle selective demolition, acoustical ceilings, and moisture barrier installations, ensuring structural integrity and surface preparation that enhances final paint quality while meeting project deadlines.
Corrosion Prevention
We implement specialized corrosion prevention systems for industrial clients, including protective coatings for process piping, fire suppression systems, and rooftop components. Our solutions extend asset lifespan through sacrificial coatings, visual workplace designations, and maintenance programs tailored to environmental conditions in manufacturing and processing facilities.
People
Bob Johnson
President
Co-founder of Jf Painting with 45+ years in the painting industry. Served in the U.S. Army before establishing Central Ohio's premier painting contractor. Maintains company safety record with zero major incidents and ensures financial stability through decades of leadership.
Jerry Johnson
Vice President and Co-Owner
Son of founder Bob Johnson, overseeing daily operations since 1998. Manages sales, project scheduling, and HR while maintaining family business ethics. Brings 25+ years of hands-on experience from field preparation to executive management.
Allison Thompson
Assistant Office Manager
Handles payroll, invoicing, and IT operations for Jf Painting. Daughter of Bob Johnson, she ensures financial accuracy and administrative efficiency while managing the company's canine security team of three German Shepherds.
Chris Hansen
Field Manager
Former painter and supervisor with extensive field experience. Oversees project execution and crew management, balancing technical expertise with leadership responsibilities for the company's on-site operations.
Thomas Holschbach
Field Superintendent
Started as a painter in 1993, progressing to supervisory roles. Manages field crews with 30+ years of institutional knowledge, ensuring quality control and adherence to project specifications across all service divisions.
Questions
What types of painting services do you offer?
We provide commercial, industrial, and residential painting services including high-performance coatings, corrosion prevention, tank linings, and general trades construction for optimal surface preparation.
Do you handle large-scale residential projects?
Yes, we specialize in apartment buildings, multi-family residences, and properties with multiple outbuildings requiring large-scale painting expertise and efficient project management.
Are your technicians certified for industrial work?
Our team holds certifications in confined space work, swingstage operations, and ammonia/lead safety for industrial environments, with specialized training in ceramic coating applications.
How do you minimize business disruption during projects?
We work after-hours, weekends, and all shifts to accommodate client schedules, using strategic planning to maintain normal business operations during commercial and industrial projects.
What safety measures do you implement?
We maintain OSHA compliance with a dedicated Safety Director, certified personnel for hazardous environments, and comprehensive protocols protecting both our team and client operations.
Can you handle emergency painting needs?
Yes, we offer emergency services for urgent coating requirements, with rapid response teams available to address critical maintenance or facility protection needs.
