20 years serving Denver homeowners and businesses with the same standard: if Ryan wouldn't put his name on it, it doesn't leave the job site.
Ryan spent eight years working as a finish painter on high-end custom homes throughout the Denver metro before striking out on his own. He'd watched too many homeowners get burned by low-bid contractors who cut corners on prep, used cheap materials, and disappeared when problems arose. He wanted to build something different.
Mastercraft launched out of Ryan's truck in 2006 with a single crew and one rule: every surface gets prepped properly, every coat gets applied correctly, and every client gets a walkthrough before we pack up. Twenty years later, that rule hasn't changed.
Today Mastercraft operates two full crews with 11 painters covering the entire Denver metro β from Evergreen to Parker, Westminster to Castle Rock. We've completed over 5,600 residential and commercial projects and earned 340+ five-star reviews.
Painting in Denver is not the same as painting in the Midwest or on the coasts. Our state's climate is uniquely demanding on exterior coatings β and most out-of-state contractors don't account for it. Our team does.
Denver sits at 5,280 feet with 300+ sunny days per year. UV radiation at altitude is significantly more intense than at sea level. We spec UV-resistant products designed for high-altitude climates.
Denver regularly swings 50Β°F in a single day β and 70Β°F between seasons. Exterior coatings must flex with those changes or they crack and peel. We use 100% acrylic formulas with high elasticity ratings.
Water penetrates paint cracks, freezes, expands, and accelerates failure. Our prep process seals every crack before paint goes on, and we use products rated for Rocky Mountain freeze-thaw conditions.
Low humidity changes how paint dries and cures. Our team adjusts application timing and product selection based on daily dew point readings β a detail most painters never think about.
Ryan's son Jake grew up watching his father transform homes across Denver. After earning a degree in business management and spending two years managing construction projects in Fort Collins, Jake joined Mastercraft as operations manager in 2020.
Jake brought structure to the business: digital estimating, crew scheduling software, and a client communication system that keeps homeowners informed at every stage. Response time went from "call back when we can" to same-business-day, always.
Today Jake runs day-to-day operations and leads the second crew, focusing on exterior projects and commercial work. He's a certified Sherwin-Williams color consultant and handles all initial color consultations for clients who want guidance.
Every painter on our team is background-checked, uniformed, and trained to Mastercraft's precision standards. No subcontractors β ever.

20+ years of painting experience. Ryan personally inspects every exterior project before the crew packs up. His standard: if it's not perfect, it doesn't leave the site.

Ryan's son. Certified SW Color Consultant, handles scheduling, estimates, and leads the exterior crew. Known for communication that keeps clients fully informed.

8 years with Mastercraft. Maria leads all interior painting projects and is the detail-specialist on cabinet refinishing. Her cut-in work is the cleanest on the crew.
We built Mastercraft Painting because we believe Denver homeowners deserve a painting contractor who shows up when they say they will, does what they promised, and stands behind their work when it's done. No games, no upsells, no shortcuts. Just the best paint job your home has ever had β guaranteed for three years.