About Our Company
About Narrow Gauge Paint and Coatings LLC | Trusted Painting Contractor in Durango, Colorado
Erin Bledsoe has spent 29 years in the trade and 18 of them running this company from Durango — the same person who prices your job is the one inspecting the final coat.
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- In Business
- 18 YearsIn Business
- Industry Experience
- 29 YearsIndustry Experience
- Certified for Heights
- OSHACertified for Heights
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Our Story
Professional Painting Services Built on Experience & Quality
At Narrow Gauge Paint and Coatings LLC, we believe every painting project deserves careful preparation, skilled craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Based in Durango, Colorado, we provide professional interior painting, exterior painting, staining, deck restoration, and epoxy floor coating services for homeowners and businesses throughout the surrounding communities.
With 18 years in business and 29 years of painting industry experience, we are committed to delivering high-quality finishes that enhance the beauty, protection, and value of every property. Every project is completed using proven techniques, quality materials, and reliable workmanship designed to produce long-lasting results.
Durango weather is hard on finishes. Intense high-altitude UV, dry summers, and freeze-thaw winters will lift a coating that was rushed or applied over poorly prepared substrate. That is why the bulk of our time on any job goes into washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, and priming before the first finish coat is ever opened — the preparation is what determines how long the paint lasts.
We keep our crew small on purpose. Fewer projects at once means the owner is on site, the same hands finish what they started, and you always know who is working in your home. Clear scheduling, tidy work areas at the end of each day, and a final walkthrough where you point out anything you want touched up are standard on every project we take.
Our Mission
Quality Work with Attention to Detail
Narrow Gauge Paint and Coatings LLC was built on a simple commitment: provide dependable painting services with honesty, professionalism, and exceptional customer care. Painting is more than improving appearance — it protects your investment and creates spaces you can enjoy for years to come.
Our mission is to provide Durango and the surrounding communities with painting solutions that combine skilled craftsmanship, clear communication, and lasting value. Whether you need a single room painted, your home's exterior refreshed, a restored deck, or durable epoxy flooring, we strive to exceed expectations on every project.
Meet the Owner
Erin Bledsoe, Owner
Erin Bledsoe has spent 29 years in the painting and coatings industry and has owned and operated Narrow Gauge Paint and Coatings LLC in Durango for the last 18 of them. That combination — decades on the tools plus nearly two decades running the business — is why clients deal directly with an experienced craftsman rather than a salesperson.
Erin personally walks every estimate, specifies the products used on your property, and stands behind the finished result. He is OSHA certified for work at heights, which means multi-story exteriors, steep rooflines, and difficult access points are handled safely and completely rather than skipped.
His approach is straightforward: prepare properly, communicate clearly, and never leave a detail unfinished. Customer satisfaction and attention to detail are not marketing lines here — they are the two pillars the company was built on.
Credentials & Experience
- 29 years of industry experienceNearly three decades of hands-on painting and coatings work.
- 18 years in businessLocally owned and operated in Durango, Colorado.
- Residential & commercialHomes, businesses, and multi-story exteriors across the Durango area.
- OSHA certified for heightsSafe, compliant work on tall and difficult-access elevations.
Our Values
Why Homeowners Choose Us
- OSHA certified for safe work at heights
- Transparent, detailed written pricing
- Premium materials selected for Colorado's climate
- On-time, on-budget project delivery
- Clear communication from estimate to final walkthrough
- 18 years in business, 29 years of industry experience
FAQs
Questions About Working With Us
Who will actually be working on my project?
Owner Erin Bledsoe walks every estimate, specifies the products used, and stays involved through the final inspection, working alongside a small experienced crew rather than handing your project to subcontractors he has never met.
How much experience does your team have?
Erin has 29 years in the painting and coatings trade and has owned and operated Narrow Gauge Paint and Coatings LLC in Durango for 18 of them.
Are you able to work on tall or hard-to-reach exteriors?
Yes. We are OSHA certified for work at heights, so multi-story exteriors, steep rooflines, and awkward access points get finished properly instead of skipped.
What does your estimate include?
A written breakdown of the scope, the surface preparation involved, the products we plan to use, and a projected schedule — so you can compare quotes on more than a single number.
How do you protect my home while you work?
Furniture and floors are covered, fixtures and hardware are masked, work areas are cleaned at the end of each day, and we finish with a walkthrough where you point out anything you want touched up.
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Tell us about your project and we'll provide a detailed, transparent estimate — no pressure, no surprises. Serving Durango, CO and the surrounding area.
- Hours
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Office
- P.O. Box 1282, Durango, CO 81302
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