Richard Hartrum, current owner, has been preserving the century-long family painting legacy since 2014. He has significantly advanced Hartrum Painting and Wallcovering with unmatched skill, integrity, and dedication while mentoring the next generation in craftsmanship and tradition.
Our family legacy in the painting and finishing trades spans over a century. It began with Sylvester Raftery, my great-great-grandfather and the first painter in our family. His son, L.M. Raftery, my great-grandfather, went on to serve as the General President of the Painter’s Union, setting a strong foundation of leadership and craftsmanship. My grandfather, Richard Hartrum, continued the tradition as a skilled glazer within the same union.
In 1985, my father, Keith Hartrum, founded Hartrum Painting and Wallcovering, establishing a company built on quality and trust. After his passing in 2014, I, Richard Hartrum, proudly carried the family tradition forward. In 2018, I relocated the business to Sweetwater, Texas, where we continue to honor our heritage by delivering exceptional painting and wallcovering services rooted in integrity, skill, and dedication.
A glimpse into the timeless craftsmanship and dedication carried through generations of painters.
It is a photo of my Great Grandpa, LM Raftery, meeting with President Lyndon Johnson.
The shed in the background was the to store the painting supplies. The horse and buggy were used to travel to customers houses in St. Louis to do the painting.
General Vice President of the painter's union. His dad Sylvester Raftery, his mother, and his brother join him.
Missouri delegation at painter's convention in New York, 1913. Sylvester Raftery, my great great grandfather, is 9th from the left standing.
LM Raftery, My dad's grandfather, shown sitting as General President of the painter's union.
LM Raftery, seated 4th from left, as General President of the painters union.
My Irish immigrant great x3 grandparents.
My dad, Keith Hartrum, founder of Hartrum Painting and Wallcovering.
Keith Hartrum
Keith Hartrum as a painter applies varnish to a boat dock.
Me, Richard Hartrum, current owner of Hartrum Painting and Wallcovering passing the painting skills to my daughter.
Richard Hartrum, current owner of Hartrum Painting and Wallcovering
Meet the crew members who is currently working with Hartrum Painting
Get in touch with Hartrum today for a closer look at what we can do. From homes to landmarks, our painting services in Sweetwater TX bring advanced coatings, careful detail, and work that defines the standard across West Texas.
From Sweetwater to San Angelo, our work shows what steady craftsmanship looks like, clean lines, strong color, and finishes built to last. Hartrum Painting continues to raise the bar across West Texas.
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