About Painting Dunn Right: St. Louis Painting Built on Family and Accountability
Painting Dunn Right LLC is a family-owned painting company serving St. Louis and the surrounding communities. Founded by RJ Dunn, the company carries a personal story at its core. In 2020, RJ lost his mother, and the final project they worked on together, a cleaning and painting effort, became the defining moment that led to the company's formal founding. That experience shaped everything about how Painting Dunn Right operates: with warmth, care, and a standard that says it's not done if it's not #DunnRight. From Kirkwood to Wentzville, homeowners, realtors, general contractors, and property managers across the St. Louis area trust this team to treat every property like it matters, because to us, it does.
St. Louis Painting with Purpose
A Trusted Local Painting Contractor Rooted in Values
RJ Dunn built this company on a simple idea: do the work right the first time, every time. As a veteran-owned, family-operated business, Painting Dunn Right brings a level of discipline and personal accountability that sets it apart from large, impersonal painting franchises. The company is fully licensed and insured, and holds active membership in the Affton Lemay Chamber of Commerce, reflecting a genuine commitment to the St. Louis community. The crew, including Brian, Dan, Taylor, and Rob, are known by name in customer reviews for their professionalism, punctuality, and the care they take inside and around your home. That kind of personal rapport is not something you find on a price sheet. It comes from a team that takes the #DunnRight standard seriously on every job.
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A Painting Company with Values
Community, Craftsmanship, and the Dunn Right Standard
Painting Dunn Right is more than a painting service. Through the Dunn Right Community Foundation, the company invests in trade training through union partnerships, helping to build the next generation of skilled workers in the St. Louis area. The team also gives back through the Dunn Right Gives Back program, bringing the same community spirit that drives the business into the neighborhoods it serves. On every project, the company exclusively prefers Benjamin Moore paints for their quality and durability. Crews follow a clean-as-you-go approach, tidying up daily so your home stays livable throughout the process. With a 4.9-star Google rating based on 28 reviews, the reputation speaks for itself. Fair, middle-range pricing and a zero-rework commitment mean clients get honest value and lasting results.
Questions About Painting Dunn Right
What St. Louis Homeowners and Partners Want to Know
Who founded Painting Dunn Right and what inspired the company?
Painting Dunn Right was founded by RJ Dunn, a St. Louis-area veteran and lifelong tradesman. The company's founding was directly inspired by the 2020 passing of RJ's mother. Their final project together, a cleaning and painting effort, crystallized the values that now define the business: warmth, care, and a personal commitment to quality. The brand name itself reflects that accountability, using RJ's own last name as a promise that every job will be done right.What areas does Painting Dunn Right serve in the St. Louis region?
The company serves a broad area across greater St. Louis, including St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Kirkwood, St. Peters, St. Charles, and Wentzville, Missouri. This regional focus allows the team to maintain consistent scheduling and service quality across a wide range of residential and commercial projects without overextending beyond the communities they know well.Is Painting Dunn Right a licensed and insured painting contractor?
Yes. Painting Dunn Right is fully licensed and insured. The company is also veteran-owned and holds active membership in the Affton Lemay Chamber of Commerce. These credentials give clients the assurance that they are working with a professional, accountable business rather than an unlicensed operator. All crew members maintain fully vaccinated status as an added peace-of-mind measure for residential clients.What paint brands does Painting Dunn Right use on projects?
Painting Dunn Right exclusively prefers Benjamin Moore paints for both residential and commercial projects, based on the quality and durability those products provide. If a client specifically requests an alternative brand such as Sherwin Williams, that is available as a client-requested surcharge, meaning an additional fee applies. This policy ensures the default standard on every project reflects the company's commitment to high-quality results.Does Painting Dunn Right handle commercial painting in addition to residential work?
Yes. The company handles both residential and commercial painting, including interior and exterior applications. The business intentionally maintains a focus of roughly 80% residential and 20% commercial work. This balance allows the team to serve homeowners with high-touch, attentive care, while also supporting general contractors, property managers, and commercial clients who need reliable, professional results on a consistent schedule.How does the crew handle cleanliness and daily cleanup on job sites?
Cleanliness is a core part of how Painting Dunn Right operates. The crew follows a clean-as-you-go approach, tidying up at the end of each workday so your home remains livable and organized throughout the project. This standard is consistently mentioned in customer reviews and is treated as a non-negotiable part of the service. For homeowners especially, knowing the space will be respected and maintained daily is a significant part of the overall experience.Does Painting Dunn Right offer services beyond painting, such as drywall repair or staining?
Yes. The full service offering includes interior painting, exterior painting, deck and fence staining, drywall repair and finishing, color consultation with on-site quotes, and light pressure washing. This range allows the company to address a wide variety of residential and commercial property needs, from fixing cracked or mismatched drywall to refreshing weathered deck surfaces, all under one trusted contractor relationship.What is the Dunn Right Community Foundation?
The Dunn Right Community Foundation is the company's community investment initiative, focused on trade training through union partnerships in the St. Louis area. It reflects the belief that a strong painting company should give back to the labor community that supports the trades. The foundation is one of several ways Painting Dunn Right stays connected to the region it serves, alongside charitable activities under the Dunn Right Gives Back program.
