About · Modern Painters Phoenix

Owner-led house painting in Phoenix, done the right way.

A licensed Arizona painting company built on prep, premium product, and the kind of communication you wish every contractor had. No subcontractors, no shortcuts — backed by a written 10-year warranty.

ROC 365303 Licensed & Bonded Fully Insured 10-Year Warranty
01 · The Story

Built for Arizona homes.


Modern Painters started with a frustration most Phoenix homeowners share — paint jobs that look great on day one and start failing within two summers. Stucco that chalks. Trim that peels. Cabinets that scratch from a fingernail. The Arizona climate punishes shortcuts, and the painting industry is full of them.

We built this company to do the opposite. Owner-led, no subcontractors, no production-line crews — every project gets the same prep, the same product specs, and the same level of attention we’d give our own home. The job isn’t done when the paint is dry. It’s done when the walkthrough is signed and the warranty card is in your hand.

Today we serve homeowners across the Phoenix metro with interior, exterior, and cabinet painting — plus epoxy flooring through our specialty division. Premium isn’t a marketing word for us. It’s the only way the work lasts.

02 · The Owner

Meet Eli.


Eli Lydell, owner of Modern Painters Phoenix, licensed Arizona painting contractor
Eli Lydell
Owner & Lead Estimator

I personally walk every project, write every estimate, and stand behind every finish. No pressure, no gimmicks — just honest pricing and quality work. You’ll never be handed off to a random crew.

Arizona ROC 365303 · CR-34 Painting & Wall Covering
03 · The Standard

What “premium” actually means.


Five non-negotiables on every project. Same standard whether you’re booking a single accent wall or a 5,000 sq ft custom home repaint.

  • 01

    Full prep, every time

    Pressure wash, scrape, patch, caulk, prime. We do the 80% nobody sees because that’s where the next 7–10 years of your finish lives.

  • 02

    Sherwin-Williams premium coatings

    Duration, SuperPaint, ProClassic — products engineered for 110° heat and Arizona UV. We don’t downgrade product to win a bid.

  • 03

    One crew, no subs

    The same trained team starts and finishes your project. No mystery painters, no language gaps, no unmarked trucks pulling up to your driveway.

  • 04

    Clean job site, every day

    Floors covered, furniture protected, tape pulled at the end of every session. Your home doesn’t become a construction zone.

  • 05

    Final walkthrough & written warranty

    We don’t call a job done until you sign off in person. Then you get a 10-year written workmanship warranty — not a marketing line, an actual document.

04 · The Promise

A real warranty. In writing.


10-Year Workmanship Warranty

If it peels, bubbles, or fails because of our application — we come back and fix it.

No fine print. No “we’ll see.” Every completed Modern Painters project is backed by a written 10-year workmanship warranty. You keep the document. We keep the standard.

ROC 365303
Licensed & Bonded
Fully Insured
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05 · Service Area

Serving the entire Valley.


From Paradise Valley estates to Queen Creek new builds — Modern Painters serves homeowners across the Phoenix metro area.

Free in-home walkthroughs throughout the Valley — most quotes delivered same-day.

06 · Common Questions

About working with us.


Are you really licensed and insured?
Yes. Modern Painters LLC is licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors under license ROC 365303, classification CR-34 (Painting & Wall Covering). We carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and we’re fully bonded. Verify our license anytime at azroc.gov.
Do you use subcontractors?
Never. Every Modern Painters job is completed by our own trained crew. No mystery trucks pulling up, no language gaps, no inconsistent quality. The same painters who start your project finish it.
Will the owner actually be involved with my project?
Yes. Eli walks every estimate personally, writes every quote, and is reachable directly throughout the project at (480) 942-8292. You’ll never be passed off to a call center or a sales rep who disappears after signing.
What does the 10-year warranty actually cover?
Workmanship — meaning if the paint peels, bubbles, cracks, or fails due to our application or prep, we come back and fix it at no cost. The warranty document is signed and dated at your final walkthrough. Standard exclusions apply (acts of nature, owner damage, unrelated structural issues).
How is your pricing determined?
Square footage, surface condition, prep needs, paint product specified, and number of colors. Every estimate is delivered in writing with a clear scope — no “verbal quotes” that change later. The price you sign is the price you pay.
Do you offer financing?
We accept standard payment methods (check, ACH, all major cards). For larger projects, we use a milestone payment schedule — typically deposit, mid-project, and final payment after walkthrough — so you never pay 100% up front and never pay the final 25% until you sign off.
How fast can you start?
For standard interior or exterior projects, typical lead time is 2–3 weeks once a quote is signed. Spring and fall fill up fastest. Emergency or warranty work for existing customers gets priority scheduling.

Ready to start? Book your free estimate or call us directly: (480) 942-8292