What Lime Painting does

LIME Painting, LLC is a U.S.-based luxury painting and surface restoration franchise founded in 2013 by Nick Lopez in Denver, Colorado. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado and operates as a privately held LLC with no disclosed institutional investment. LIME specializes in high-end residential and commercial painting, coatings, and restoration services, targeting owners of million-dollar-plus properties and luxury commercial facilities such as country clubs, museums, restaurants, and professional offices.

The company's service portfolio spans four core categories (interior painting, exterior painting, commercial painting, and custom new build projects) plus an extensive set of specialty services including cabinet refinishing, stucco and EIFS repair, masonry, carpentry, epoxy floor coatings, direct-to-metal coatings, drywall repair and texturing, gutter replacement, faux finishes, entryway restoration, and EPA-compliant lead paint removal. Its differentiators rest on craftsmanship and process rather than proprietary technology: a Visual Reality Consultant (VRC) assessment and audit framework, in-house carpenters embedded in every exterior crew, color design consulting, LEED-compliant and Greenguard Gold certified low-VOC coating systems, and a Touch-Up Guarantee for custom home builders.

LIME's business model is franchise-driven. The company sells franchise licenses to entrepreneurs and generates revenue through franchise fees and ongoing royalties, while franchise locations deliver services directly to end customers on a custom-quote, project-based pricing basis. As of 2026 the network spans 90+ franchise locations across 21+ U.S. states, with active expansion announced into Florida, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Ohio, Louisville, Lexington, and Cincinnati during 2024-2026. The company markets to prospective franchisees through a dedicated franchise website (limepaintingfranchise.com), industry event participation (IFA), the founder-hosted Level Up Show podcast, and earned media in franchise and home improvement publications. End-customer acquisition combines digital (website location finder, social media, Google reviews), inside sales (833-695-1465 corporate line), and franchisee-led field sales with on-site consultations and free estimates.

Name

Lime Painting

Legal name

LIME Painting, LLC

Website

https://limepainting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LIME Painting is a luxury painting and surface restoration franchise serving affluent residential homeowners and commercial clients across 90+ U.S. locations, offering interior/exterior painting, custom coatings, carpentry, masonry, and specialty restoration services via a franchise network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Painting Services

NAICS

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (23832)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Painting (Walls, Ceilings, Trim) (HSAPAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Painting (Siding, Stucco, Masonry) (HSAPAHAB), Architectural & Decorative Painting (Interior/Exterior) (IMAIAKAA)

Keywords

• Residential painting services
• Commercial painting services
• Surface restoration services
• Painting franchise
• Custom home coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees and Royalty Income: LIME Painting operates primarily as a franchisor. The company sells franchise licenses to entrepreneurs who open LIME Painting locations. Franchisees pay ongoing royalty fees for the brand, training, systems, and operational support. The company's founding Denver location generated $9M in revenue in its first six years.
2. Painting and Restoration Service Fees (Franchisee-Direct): Individual franchise locations generate revenue by providing painting, coatings, and surface restoration services to residential and commercial customers. Services include interior/exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, stucco repair, carpentry, masonry, epoxy coatings, and more. Pricing is quote-based, varies by project scope and property type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LIME Painting provides full-service interior and exterior painting, commercial painting, and custom new build painting, alongside specialty restoration services including stucco repair, cabinet refinishing, faux finishes, epoxy and direct-to-metal coatings, masonry, carpentry, drywall repair, gutter replacement, entryway/door restoration, and EPA Lead RRP-certified lead paint removal. Services are quote-based and delivered through a franchise network that includes in-house carpenters, color design consulting, and VRC (Visual Reality Consultant) assessment and audit processes to ensure substrate integrity and coating quality on high-end residential and commercial properties.

Product overview

LIME Painting is a luxury painting and restoration franchise offering a comprehensive suite of services for custom homes and businesses. The company operates on a full-service model, combining core painting services (interior, exterior, commercial) with an extensive portfolio of specialty services including cabinet refinishing, stucco repair, masonry, carpentry, epoxy floor coatings, direct-to-metal coatings, drywall repair, gutter replacement, faux painting, and entryway restoration. Services are delivered through a network of 90+ franchise locations across 21+ states. The company positions itself as more than a painting company, providing complete surface restoration and home improvement solutions for high-end residential properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIME Light Outreach: Community outreach program operated by LIME Painting
• LIME Loyalty Membership

Products and services

• Interior Painting Interior painting services for residential properties, including color consultation, surface preparation, and high-quality paint application for walls, ceilings, and trim, targeted at homeowners of custom and luxury homes.
• Exterior Painting Exterior house painting services for new construction, repaint, and complete restoration with expertise in multiple substrates (stucco, cedar, metal, masonry), supported by in-house carpenters who ensure material integrity before coating.
• Commercial Painting Commercial painting for apartment buildings, professional offices, restaurants, retail stores, and new construction, delivered by uniformed franchise teams in quality-controlled environments with focus on timing and minimal business disruption.
• Custom New Builds Painting services for custom new construction projects, including stains, lacquers, custom paints, and custom coatings, paired with a Touch-Up Guarantee for builders and scope-of-work consulting.
• Stucco Repair Stucco, EIFS, and Dryvit repair and restoration, including elastomeric coatings, designed to protect and maintain stucco substrates on residential and commercial properties.
• Entryway Restoration Door refinishing and restoration services for fiberglass or natural wood entry doors, transforming weathered doors to like-new condition at a fraction of replacement cost.
• Cabinet Refinishing Professional cabinet refinishing with stripping, painting, and staining, plus custom finishes such as glazed, distressed, or faux textures for residential kitchens and baths.
• Faux Painting Custom faux finish painting techniques creating textured finishes that mimic natural materials such as stone, marble, and wood, with consulting, sample boards, and full application for residential and commercial interiors.
• Epoxy Floor Coatings High-performance epoxy coating system for garage floors and concrete surfaces, using ArmorSeal 100 HS Epoxy formulated for durability and aesthetic appeal.
• Direct To Metal Coatings High-performance metal coatings applied directly to metal surfaces on custom properties, providing rust prevention and aesthetic enhancement.
• Masonry Services Masonry installation, sealing, and restoration for brick, stone, concrete, stamped concrete, and flagstone, including tuck-pointing and grout work.
• Carpentry Services Custom carpentry solutions including deck construction, patio building, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, trim repairs, and rotted wood replacement, performed by in-house carpenters.
• Drywall Repair & Wall Texturing Drywall repair, popcorn ceiling removal, and custom wall texturing with designer partnerships for finish selection on residential properties.
• Gutter Replacement Gutter replacement and seamless gutter installation services, including full inspection and material recommendations to protect homes from water damage and preserve paint investments.
• Lead Paint Removal EPA-compliant lead-based paint removal services for homes built prior to 1978, performed by LIME team members trained and certified in safe removal and disposal of lead debris.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exterior painting can boost home value by 2% to 5% and often yields ROI exceeding 100%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PPG Paints (PPG Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIME Painting has established strategic partnerships with the world's largest coating companies. PPG Paints is listed as a proud partner and product supplier. LIME uses PPG products including Acri-Shield (paint and primer in one with 7-year Mildew Proof warranty) for exterior applications.
• Benjamin MoorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenjamin Moore is listed as a proud partner of LIME Painting. The company uses Benjamin Moore eco-spec and ultraspec product lines. Benjamin Moore products used include zero-VOC, zero-emission paints with 100% acrylic formulation, quick-drying properties, and Green Seal Certification.
• Sherwin-WilliamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSherwin-Williams is listed as a proud partner and color visualizer collaborator. LIME uses Sherwin-Williams products including SuperPaint (with Air Purifying Technology that reduces VOCs) and Emerald (waterbased urethane modified alkyd for doors and trim). Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap and PPG Color Tool visualizers are integrated into LIME's website resources.
• REP GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREP Group is listed among LIME Painting's proud partners on the Resources page. REP Group is a coatings industry partner that supports LIME's product supply chain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Five Star Painting: National painting franchise offering residential and commercial painting services through independently owned locations across the U.S. Competes head-to-head with LIME in the franchise-based painting services market with overlapping target customers.
• 360° Painting: Painting franchise brand under Neighborly (formerly Dwyer Group), offering residential and commercial painting across the U.S. Operates the same franchise-driven service model with comparable customer offering to LIME.
• Fresh Coat Painters: Painting franchise with locations across the U.S., providing residential and commercial painting services. Directly comparable franchise-based business model, customer base, and value proposition to LIME Painting.
• College Pro Painters: Historic painting franchise placing student painters with residential customers across the U.S. and Canada. Operates a franchise-driven residential painting model that competes with LIME for similar homeowner demand.
• CertaPro Painters: Largest residential and commercial painting franchise in North America, operating a similar franchise-driven model targeting both homeowner and commercial painting customers through independently owned locations. Closest comparable in business model, customer base, and franchise structure to LIME Painting.

Broad incumbents

• Authority Brands: Multi-brand franchise platform operating home service franchises including The Grounds Guys, Mister Sparky, and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. Competes for the same franchisee pool and overlapping customer base with broader portfolio scale.
• Handyman Connection: Handyman and home repair franchise offering a broader set of small-job services including light painting and drywall. Overlaps with LIME on home repair RFPs and on light-carpentry/drywall demand from the same homeowner base.
• Neighborly: Parent company that owns 360° Painting and many other home service franchise brands (Mr. Handyman, The Grounds Guys, etc.). Competes with LIME in the franchise-based home services category with substantially broader scale and a multi-brand portfolio.

Others

• Sherwin-Williams: Largest U.S. paint and coatings manufacturer and an explicit 'proud partner' of LIME Painting. Supplies product and is referenced in LIME's value proposition via co-branded ColorSnap visualizer integration.
• Benjamin Moore: Premium architectural paint manufacturer and listed LIME partner. Provides Greenguard Gold and Asthma & Allergy Friendly certified coatings used across LIME's projects, anchoring the eco-friendly story.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPiV7Al5szDOmrTOQRy3Qhw
• Facebookfacebook.com/getlimed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/limepainting
• Xx.com/LIME_Painting

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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