About

A family business, on purpose.

My dad started this in Franklin in 1994. I was twelve. I've been painting ever since.

Our story


Cardinal Fine Painting is more than a business. It's our family's journey of hard work and passion.

When my dad, Brett, started this venture in our new town of Franklin in 1994, I was just 12 years old. Through the ups and downs, he mastered the art of painting — delivering top-notch quality and building a loyal clientele, one house at a time. He did the hard work of starting the company.

In 2015, I took the reins, proud to carry on the legacy of excellence and care. Cardinal Fine Painting isn't just about transforming spaces. It's about leaving a mark of craftsmanship that lasts.

Thirty years later, we've never really advertised. The work brought the calls. People we painted for in the nineties still call us, and now they're sending their kids. That's not something you can buy, and it's not something we're willing to risk by rushing a job.

— Brian Perry

Three decades


How we got here.

  • 1994

    Brett Perry starts Cardinal Fine Painting

    New to Franklin, a ladder, and a reputation to build from nothing.

  • 1990s

    Brian learns the trade

    Twelve years old, on the job with his dad. Prep first. Always prep first.

  • 2015

    Brian takes over the business

    Second generation, same standard. Nothing about the work changed.

  • Today

    Still in Franklin, still booked by word of mouth

    Over 35 years of Johnson County homes, and the neighbors who keep sending us next door.

How we work


The things we won't trade away.

We show up when we said

On time, and if something changes you hear it from us first, not from an empty driveway.

We tell you the truth

About what your house needs, what it doesn't, and how long you'll be waiting on us.

We clean up

Every day, not just the last one. You should be able to live in your house while we're in it.

We're insured

Fully. Indiana doesn't license painters, so this is the part you should actually ask about.

Our promise


We take care of your home, so you can take care of your family.

That's been on our flyer for years. It's still the point.

Let's talk about your house.

Free estimates. Call or text, and we'll come take a look.

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