Kraig Barnes  |  President

While going to school to become a Microbiologist, Kraig Barnes, a native of the northwest, worked during the summers in Spokane as a house painter. In 1990 the gentlemen that he worked for retired and offered him two trucks, a few ladders and a 20 year old airless pump for $10,000.00. Circumstances in his life forced him to “temporarily” quit college in his 4th year. The plan was to make some money painting and then go back to school to finish his degree. He never went back or looked back. He soon found that he had a head for business and loved the work that he was doing. He loved working with people and loved doing quality work. Times were hard at the beginning and so being adaptable to doing others things like drywall, tile and minor roofing were a necessity. He soon realized that there were many facets to the painting business that went outside of doing historic renovations and residential homes. At one point Paint Crafters, and in many circles still is, the go to contractor for historic renovation projects. Patsy Clarks mansion, and the Campbell House to name a few. Expanding the Business into commercial projects in 2003 became the next step. In 2008 construction hit hard times. Paint crafters, luckily was not leveraged and had a great following of clients that took them through the hard times. The need to stay multi faceted in the painting industry was more prudent now than ever. In 2009 Paint Crafters looked into doing roof coatings. Although similar in process to painting in some ways, it is completely different in others. Through slow growth and refining their processes they are known as the #1 fluid coating system installers in the northwest. In 2015 the fluid roofing systems were becoming a much larger part of the Paint Crafters arsenal. It was then that it was decided to break out the roofing division out of the equation. Fluid Roofing was born. 

28 years later Kraig is involved deeply in both companies. His management and field staff he touts, is the best there is. He believes that the fluid systems will lead the way for the future of both companies. Kraig has always believed in fair and honest business practices. He puts a premium on doing the jobs correctly, with the highest quality craftsman and materials available. Teamwork, precision, craftsmanship and integrity are the words that are the fuel for Paint Crafters and Fluid Roofing. His motto is, “Do a job once, with the highest level of craftsmanship and service, and you will rarely have to advertise”.