Five Star Painting

“Let Us Paint Your World”

By Kate Beiting​

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In the world of home improvement, there is no better reward for your investment than a new coat of paint. Fresh paint brightens spaces and can change your perception and mood. No matter where you are painting—exterior, interior, ceiling accents, kitchen cabinets, trim—fresh paint changes a room’s appearance and ambience. Don’t forget front doors, fences, and garage doors, where attractive accents add to curb appeal and value. How do you go about selecting a reliable, skilled paint contractor? Begin your paint journey by calling Marty Barnhart of Five Star Painting. 

Five Star Painting began in 2004 when two friends who painted houses to pay for college realized that they could do this for a living. After creating a business model, they began franchising in 2005. Today, Five Star Painting has grown into a national brand with more than 225 locations across the United States and Canada. 

Marty Barnhart has owned the Omaha franchise of Five Star Painting for six years. “I worked in the non-profit world for 40 years,” says Marty. “I would help a friend with painting projects, and when the franchise opportunity for Five Star came about, in 2019, I bought it.” 

As you may recall, the pandemic followed closely after. “We had a short stretch of quiet there in the beginning, but then the business began booming,” Marty says. “Folks were at home, working. They were looking around, thinking about rooms in their houses that needed updating. We got busy pretty quickly.” 

Marty has a three-pronged set of core values that drives his business: “We are on site, on time, and deliver on budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!” Marty will meet you at the job site and will listen carefully to your ideas and budget. “We give you an estimate on the spot. This includes labor and materials. We schedule within 2 weeks so your project can be completed in a timely manner. No surprises!” 

“We also give you a two-year warranty on the job,” Marty continues. “If you are not happy, or if you find imperfections, drips, runs, or any surface flaws, we will return to make it right.” They always clean up after themselves, and they take great pride in their work.

“We take care of our crews and know our crews well,” Marty says. “In turn, our crews take care of our clients.” Marty’s crew includes a project manager who oversees each job. There is always direct communication and transparency in visiting with clients. 

Marty shares a brief story about a recent client in an older historic home. “He just wasn’t happy with the color choice,” Marty explains. “We stayed on site and adjusted the color hue until it was more to his satisfaction. He called me recently and told me how much he loved the color, how whenever he drives up his driveway he relishes how new and exciting the house looks. That is what we are trying to deliver to every customer!” 

What about those of us who are color confused? Do the 1,000 choices at the paint store give you the shivers? “Paint choices can be intimidating and overwhelming,” says Marty. “Sometimes, a customer needs some extra help with making color choices or coordinating complementary colors.” To provide this help, Five Star Painting offers a two-hour complimentary consultation with a color coordinator. 

The color coordinator understands color anxiety and will help you make decisions. During the meeting, the consultant will ask questions about color preferences, about what look you want to achieve, and about colors that you prefer or want to avoid. “Customers who are nervous about that color wheel from the paint store really appreciate that consultation with an expert,” Marty shares.

Whether you’re looking for interior or exterior paint, Five Star Painting can address your residential and commercial painting needs. Five Star Painting can improve the color in your world! And that’s not all they do. If drywall needs to be repaired before painting, they’ll take care of it. They can refinish cabinets, remove popcorn ceiling texture, and remove wallpaper. However you want to change your space, the team at Five Star Painting can get it done right.

Marty is happy to meet with you to discuss options, pricing, and timelines. “We pride ourselves in being transparent in our precise communication, and we will make sure that you are happy with the completed project,” Marty concludes. “We love working with customers and seeing those smiles when the project is done. We don’t leave until you are happy—and don’t forget that two-year guarantee!” 

Call Marty at 402-216-0880 for a free consultation and estimate. To learn more about Five Star Painting in Omaha, including customer reviews and project photos, visit them online at five-starpainting.com/omaha. 

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