House painting in Franklin · Historic downtown and beyond
Every home has its own personality, whether it has decades of history or was built just a few years ago. Our job is to understand the space, choose colors and finishes thoughtfully, prepare it properly, and leave behind work that feels like it belongs there. Bring us the room, the exterior, or even just the feeling you’re trying to create, and we’ll help turn that idea into a finished space you can enjoy every day.
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We paint all over Franklin, from 37064 and 37067 to 37069.
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Franklin’s homes range from downtown houses more than a century old to subdivisions finished last year, and they need house painters who treat old trim and new drywall differently. Alan Robinson Painting is a house painting company serving Franklin homes old and new, with interior repainting and exterior repainting, cabinet refinishing, deck cleaning and staining and fence sealing. Every Franklin project is prepared carefully, held to the standard of Alan Robinson, a working fine artist who founded the company in 2007, and inspected at every stage.
Color works differently in Franklin’s old and new homes. In a house near Main Street, the right shade respects the age of the trim and the way old windows let the light in, while in a newer open plan it has to carry from the kitchen through the great room. Either way, we'll test colors in your own rooms and help you choose until the house feels right.
Alan works in oil on canvas, and that training shows on a wall as surely as in a gallery: clean lines where old plaster meets the ceiling, trim brushed so the enamel levels smoothly, and colors that sit comfortably beside one another. His standard is the one every Franklin project is measured by.
We're a family business, and we treat your house with the same care whether it has stood for a century or a few years. Floors and furniture are covered before we start, the rooms are tidied at the end of each day, and every stage is inspected before it's called finished. We're also members of the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce, the business community Franklin shares with the rest of the county.
Some Franklin families have called us back project after project over the years, from front doors to decks to whole floors of rooms. Once we know your house, the next job starts with a painter who already understands its surfaces and its colors. There's more about Alan and the Robinson family on our About page.
Old house or new, fresh paint brings out the best in a Franklin home, and we love being part of that change. One room or the whole house, every Franklin project gets thorough preparation, premium paint and an artist's eye for the finish.
Whether it's a century-old parlor near Main Street or a two-story great room in a newer neighborhood, the goal is the same: a Franklin room that feels fresh, calm and unmistakably yours. Most of what we paint is inside, and it's the work we enjoy most. We patch and smooth walls, fill and sand trim, protect floors and furniture, and cut every line by hand before rolling on premium paint for an even, lasting finish. Older plaster and newer drywall each need their own kind of preparation, and we take the time to do both properly. We'll help with color too, so every room feels as though it belongs to your home.
A fresh exterior gives a Franklin home curb appeal you notice every time you pull in, and it helps protect the house from the weather, whether it's historic clapboard and brick near downtown or fiber-cement siding and stone on a newer home. Each needs its own kind of care. We wash, scrape and repair, prime bare wood and caulk open seams before any color goes on, then paint siding, trim, doors and shutters in steady, even coats. If your home sits in a historic district or a neighborhood with color guidelines, it's worth checking them before you choose, and we're glad to talk the options through with you. The finish is made to stand up to Middle Tennessee's heat and rain.
Sturdy cabinetry often just needs a better finish, whether it's decades-old woodwork in a historic Franklin house or builder-grade cabinets in a newer one. We take the doors down, clean and sand every surface, prime so the paint bonds, and spray a smooth, hard-wearing topcoat. Bathroom vanities, laundry rooms and built-ins can be done at the same time. It gives the heart of the home a finish you'll love without the cost and upheaval of new cabinets, and we'll help you choose a color that suits the rest of the house.
A deck is where a lot of Franklin summer evenings happen, and a good stain keeps it looking warm and inviting. We wash away the gray, brighten the wood so the grain shows again, and give the boards time to dry before brushing a penetrating stain into them, finishing rails, steps and balusters with the same care as the floor. New lumber on a recent build and weathered boards on an older deck need different preparation, and we'll look closely at which one yours needs. When we're done, the deck looks cared for and ready for the next warm evening.
A fence runs the length of a Franklin yard, so an even stain makes a real difference to how the property looks from the street and from the patio. We clean and brighten the wood, let it dry, then stain every board, post, rail and gate, with both faces and the tops of the posts covered so the color holds together from one end to the other. Older cedar near downtown and fresh runs in newer neighborhoods take stain differently, and we prepare each one accordingly. We'll help you choose a tone that suits the house and the garden around it.
A historic house near Main Street and a newer home in one of the planned neighborhoods need different kinds of care, but the goal is the same: a Franklin home that feels fresh and truly yours. Tell us about your house, whatever its age, and we'll talk through what it needs. For costs and timing, answers to the questions homeowners ask us are gathered in one place.
Franklin's older homes near downtown carry original trim, plaster walls and many layers of old paint, and they reward a painter who slows down. We fill cracks and smooth the plaster, sand the trim until old drips and ridges disappear, and give pre-1978 surfaces extra care so the house stays clean. The rooms come out looking fresh while keeping every bit of their age and character, and that patience sits at the center of our Franklin interior painting.
In Westhaven, Berry Farms and Franklin's other planned neighborhoods, many homes open the kitchen, dining area and family room into one tall space, and the builder's flat paint rarely keeps up with family life.
Getting those rooms right is about flow, so we help you choose colors that carry from one area to the next, cut long lines cleanly where tall walls meet the ceiling and use a finish that wipes clean. It's often the first project for owners of newer homes, and a natural start for interior painting in Franklin.
Whether it's decades-old cabinetry in a downtown kitchen or builder-grade cabinets in a newer house, a smooth painted finish can change the whole room. We clean, sand and prime every surface and spray the doors for an even, durable coat, and vanities, laundry rooms and built-ins can join the same project. A kitchen you love walking into every morning is what cabinet painting in Franklin is really about.
Outside, Franklin's seasons and its neighborhood guidelines both have a say, so we plan exteriors, decks and fences around the weather and around any color guidelines your home may have. Whether it's exterior painting for your Franklin home, refreshing the deck or staining a fence, the preparation underneath is what makes the finish last. We've written up why the day matters more than the month when painting outside.
Built-ins that look custom, a stairway you want to show off, a kitchen that feels new: this is the standard your Franklin home is painted to. Each photo comes from one of our Nashville-area projects.
We had a great experience with Alan Robinson Painting. Alan, Alex, and the rest of the team are courteous and professional. They worked quickly and quietly, and they left each room cleaner than it was when they arrived. The quality of the work is top notch. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Highly highly highly recommend! Alan and his team painted the exterior of our house in the Bellevue area. Due to our oddly built home, it needed extra attention with all this rain and Alan did not rest until everything looked exquisite! His communication is superb, which is hard to come by.
Alan and his team did a wonderful job with our cabinet repainting project. We did both the kitchen and master bath. They also repaired some various wall damage from our pups. They are very respectful in your home. I work from home and they were great to accommodate.
Alan is incredible. He has painted our living room and our deck and did amazing work with each project. He is a quick worker but still manages to deliver flawless results—not to mention he is a truly kind soul!
Financing
Bigger projects get better results: the whole floor instead of one room, cabinets with the walls, the deck and the fence together. With Pay for your project in fixed monthly payments through Acorn Finance. Check your options in about a minute; it won’t affect your credit score.Check your options (opens Acorn Finance in a new tab) you can spread the cost into fixed monthly payments, and checking your options takes about a minute with no effect on your credit score.
These come up often when Franklin homeowners are planning a project, in older houses and newer ones alike. If your question isn't here, just ask.
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From the historic blocks near Main Street, Carnton and the Carter House to the newer streets of Westhaven, Franklin's homes span two centuries, and each gets a finish chosen for its age and style. From the historic streets around Main Street to the planned communities on every side of town, we bring the right kind of care to Franklin homes of every age.
Historic homes within walking distance of Main Street, where original trim, plaster and old wood floors call for the gentlest preparation.
One of Franklin's oldest residential neighborhoods, just west of downtown, full of porches, tall windows and period woodwork.
Homes south of downtown, where a stained deck or a freshly painted porch rounds out the house.
Family homes on Franklin's north side, many of them ready for a fresh look inside.
Family homes on Franklin's east side, where the kitchen and the main living rooms are often the first projects.
Generous traditional homes in southeast Franklin, where a whole-floor refresh brings the rooms back together.
A planned community west of town with traditional-style homes, where tall ceilings and open rooms make even color and clean lines worth the care.
A neighborhood northwest of downtown, where painted trim and refinished cabinetry make a noticeable difference.
Newer homes in southeast Franklin, where builder-grade walls are ready for colors that feel personal.
A newer, walkable community in south Franklin, where open plans call for colors chosen to flow together.
Franklin is the heart of Williamson County. When family or friends in a neighboring town need a painter, we paint there too.
Explore all our service areas
BellevueNorth-northwest past the Warner Parks, Bellevue mixes older homes with newer builds, much as Franklin does.
BrentwoodJust northeast along I-65, Brentwood's larger traditional homes bring two-story foyers and formal rooms full of millwork.
Belle MeadeDue north, Belle Meade's older homes share old Franklin's love of original trim, plaster and period detail.
FairviewWest-northwest along Highway 96, Fairview's family homes at the western edge of Williamson County get finishes built to last.
Greater NashvilleNorth up I-65, the city's own neighborhoods offer everything from Victorian cottages to brick ranches and tall new infill.