10+ Years in Painting & Home Services: Extensive hands-on and management experience in the residential and commercial painting industry.
Painting Business Owner (DNA Painting Services): Successfully founded, scaled, and managed a painting company to over $1.2M in annual revenue, overseeing all aspects of project management, quality control, and client relations.
Expert in Sales & Estimating: Proven track record in both in-home consultations (Power Home Remodeling) and remote/virtual bidding (Hoist), ensuring accurate, fair, and transparent pricing.
B2B & Commercial Project Management: Skilled in high-ticket contract negotiation and managing the specific needs of General Contractors and Property Managers.
Client-Focused Communication: Dedicated to building trust and ensuring a clear, professional, and seamless customer experience from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Primary Services
Residential & Commercial
Interior Painting
Walls & Ceilings
Trim & Doors
Cabinet Painting
Wallpaper Removal
Drywall Repair
Service Locations
Marion County
Ocala, FL 34472
Ocala, FL 34476
Ocala, FL 34471
Ocala, FL 34481
Ocala, FL 34473
Ocala, FL 34480
Ocala, FL 34482
Ocala, FL 34470
Ocala, FL 34474
Summerfield, FL 34491
Price Range
Small Projects
Customizable scope of work. Great for a few rooms.
Avg.
$4,790
or less.
Medium Projects
From large phases to whole homes.
Avg.
$9,549
or less.
Large Projects
Typical of homes in high-end neighborhoods.
Avg.
$19,845
or less.
Insurance
General Liability & Workers Comp.
Professional Summary
Meet Derek Barnes, your local Craftsman Painter expert for Ocala, Gainesville, and The Villages. Derek’s goal is to make your painting project simple and professional from start to finish. He brings a unique advantage to your consultation: he’s a former painting business owner who successfully grew his company to over $1.2 million in annual revenue.
This hands-on background means Derek understands every project from the ground up—from accurate bidding and project management to the final quality check. Having managed hundreds of projects, he is an expert at listening to your vision, building instant rapport and trust, and providing a transparent estimate.
Whether you are a homeowner seeking a stress-free repaint, a general contractor needing a reliable trade partner, or a property manager scheduling turnovers, Derek is committed to a professional, seamless experience that respects your budget and timeline.
Reviews & Testimonials
Derek and crew painted my whole first floor and stairwell this week and I could not be happier than how it turned out. I plan on having them finish my upstair bedrooms very soon. I enclosed different pictures taken at the same time to show how well this looks. They painted all of my wood trim white as well. I’m so pleased.
— Jill P.
I would highly recommend Derek Barnes — Craftsman Painter. I recently had Derek stain my privacy fence, paint the interior, and exterior of my daycare, and he did a wonderful job! The price was extremely reasonable for all the work he did, and I am very happy with the results.
— Laura K.
Derek and his team did my entire main floor and ceilings; 3 bedrooms, study, kitchen, foyer/hallway, Master, Master Bath, family room and Jack and Jill bathroom. Communication the entire time and gave me tape to mark any touch-ups needed. My Master Bath was a new experience lol. Wallpaper covered all the walls, thought it should be an easy peel off and paint. The walls had never been painted before and had prior wallpaper on there too, so there was a TON of glue. Great communication through the unforeseen experience. Overall highly recommend and super happy with all our rooms and our color choices!!
