Painting with a Purpose

Residential painting and finish work for homes worth caring for.

A Hamilton County painting company built on integrity and craftsmanship. Trained crews, Sherwin-Williams finishes, owner-walked estimates.

True North Craftsmen exterior painting project on a white Hamilton County home

Hamilton County · exterior repaint

Ask for Taylor. Owner-walked estimates. (765) 461-1401

Sherwin-Williams Preferred Vendor
Hamilton County Owner-walked estimates
Faith-driven S.E.R.V.A.N.T. values

Why homeowners trust True North

Built on integrity. Finished with care.

Integrity & Honesty

Every project, every conversation. The estimate matches the invoice.

Premium Craftsmanship

Trained crews. Premium Sherwin-Williams products. Hand-finished.

Reliable & On Time

We finish what we promise, on the timeline we agreed to.

Committed to Excellence

S.E.R.V.A.N.T. is how we run a crew. And how we finish a home.

About us

Built on integrity. Owned by a craftsman.

True North Craftsmen was founded by Taylor Ly on the belief that a residential painting company should run the way a good neighbor runs a home. Show up. Respect the space. Do the work right the first time. Clean up before you leave.

Taylor walks every estimate in person. He brings samples, asks about the room, listens. The crews he leads are trained to the same standard, and the materials we use are the best Sherwin-Williams makes. That is not marketing. That is the only way we know to do this work.

Painting with a Purpose is the short version of a longer story. The long version is on the about page, and we hope you read it.

Learn more about Taylor

Vaulted great room with wood beams, finished by True North Craftsmen in Hamilton County
Exterior repaint and curb appeal by True North Craftsmen

The name

Why "True North"?

A compass points to true north regardless of weather, terrain, or season. We named the company after that idea. Show up the same way every time. Do the work the same way every time. Stand behind it the same way every time.

The compass is the standard. The craft follows.

Color story

A curated palette for Hamilton County homes.

Six Sherwin-Williams colors we return to, season after season.

SW 7008

Alabaster

SW 6244

Naval

SW 7006

Extra White

SW 6204

Sea Salt

SW 7036

Accessible Beige

SW 7048

Urbane Bronze

Premium materials

A Sherwin-Williams Preferred Vendor.

We are a Sherwin-Williams Preferred Vendor. That partnership gives our crews access to advance training, color expertise, and the technical support that translates directly into the finish you see on your walls. The materials line in our estimates is not where we save you money. It is where the work earns its longevity.

From Emerald Urethane on your trim to Duration Home on your interior walls and Gallery on your cabinets, every product we specify is matched to the surface, the room, and the way your family actually lives in it.

Gallery Cabinet Finish Emerald Rain Refresh Exterior Super Paint Interior & Exterior Emerald Urethane Trim Duration Home Interior

Learn about our partnership

Sherwin-Williams premium paint and partnership, used by True North Craftsmen
Sherwin-Williams Preferred Vendor Since 2025

Our covenant

We do not start what we cannot finish on time. We do not finish what we cannot stand behind. We do not stand behind work we would not put in our own home.

signed, the True North crew

Our north star

Our values are not a logo on the wall.
They are the order we work in.

True North Craftsmen is faith-driven, not preachy. The S.E.R.V.A.N.T framework is how we run a crew, treat a homeowner, and finish a project. It is the reason we wake up early.

S

Serve

We are here to serve you, not to sell you.

Mark 10:45

E

Excellence

Whatever we do, we work at it with all our heart.

Colossians 3:23

R

Respect

Your home is yours. We are guests in it.

Romans 12:10

V

Vision

Write the plan down, plain enough to run with.

Habakkuk 2:2

A

Accountability

Honor what is right in the sight of everyone.

2 Corinthians 8:21

N

Nurture

Encourage one another. Build each other up.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

T

Trust

Trust the Lord. Lean not on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5

Ephesians 2:8. By grace, through faith. Our home verse.

Where we work

Proudly serving Hamilton County and beyond.

Our primary footprint is Hamilton County. We also travel west into Boone, south into Marion, and north into Tipton and Howard. If you are nearby, we will come see your project.

Beyond Hamilton County we travel into Boone, Marion, Tipton, and Howard counties — including Lebanon, Tipton, Kokomo, Atlanta, and Arcadia. If your home is nearby, we will come see your project.

Frequently asked

Common questions, plain answers.

How much does it cost to paint the interior of a house in Hamilton County?

Interior painting in the Carmel and Westfield area is priced by square footage, ceiling height, the amount of prep and patching, and the Sherwin-Williams line you choose, so a single room costs far less than a full main-floor repaint with trim and ceilings. We never quote a number sight-unseen. Taylor walks the space in person, brings samples, and writes an itemized, fixed estimate the same business day, and that estimate matches the final invoice.

How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets?

Cabinet refinishing is priced by the number of doors, drawers, and boxes, because the work is in the prep: degreasing, sanding, and a controlled, sprayed finish. We use Sherwin-Williams Gallery for a hard, furniture-grade surface that stands up to daily use. It costs a fraction of new cabinets and transforms a kitchen, and Taylor measures and quotes it in writing.

What is the best time of year to paint a house exterior in Indiana?

Late spring through early fall is ideal in central Indiana, when daytime temperatures hold and surfaces stay dry long enough to cure. We watch the forecast closely and will not coat a wall that is damp or about to be rained on. Interior painting runs year-round, so winter is the right time for indoor projects.

How long does exterior paint last?

With full prep and the right Sherwin-Williams product, usually Emerald or Duration, a quality exterior repaint holds well for many years before it needs attention. South- and west-facing walls take the most sun and weather first. During the estimate we tell you honestly what your home actually needs and what it does not.

Do you move furniture and protect floors and trim?

Yes. We move and center the furniture ourselves, cover everything in plastic and drop cloths, and protect floors, fixtures, and trim before a single wall is cut in. At the end of each day the work area is cleaned and the room is left livable. You only handle small valuables you would rather pack yourself.

What kind of paint do professional painters use, and what do you use?

We are a Sherwin-Williams Preferred Vendor. Higher-end rooms get Emerald and Duration, standard jobs get SuperPaint, trim gets Emerald Urethane, and cabinets get Gallery. We match the product to the surface and the traffic, and we do not save money on materials, because that is where the finish earns its longevity.

Are you licensed and insured, and do you offer free estimates?

Yes. True North Craftsmen carries general liability insurance and workers compensation for every member of the crew, with a certificate of insurance available on request before the job starts. Estimates are always free, owner-walked, and never high-pressure: Taylor brings samples, writes the plan down in front of you, and gets you the quote the same business day.

What areas do you serve?

Our primary footprint is Hamilton County, Indiana, including Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, and Zionsville, plus greater Indianapolis such as Geist, Keystone, and Fortville. We also travel west into Boone County and north into Tipton and Sheridan. If you are nearby, we will come see your project.

What clients say

Rated 5.0 on Google.

5.0 from 15 verified Google reviews

Taylor and his crew at True North Craftsmen just finished a painting project for us, and the results are remarkable.
Kelly BurnellVerified Google review
Taylor and his team are excellent. They really took great care to protect and cover floors and furnishings before even getting started.
Michael NigroVerified Google review
His attention to detail, courtesy, respectfulness, and professionalism are top notch with all leading to an excellent finished product.
Char CooperVerified Google review

Ready when you are

Ready to transform your home?

Free, no-pressure estimates. Taylor walks every job in person. You will hear back the same business day, with samples in hand and the plan written down.

Painting with a Purpose. Taylor Ly