Bastrop man brings new painting business home

James Burkhart does not believe in being second best, and the Bastrop-based entrepreneur has plans to spread his new business across Central Texas.

Burkhart started Fresh Coat Painters of Bastrop & San Marcos earlier this year. The Fresh Coat franchise is based out of Cincinnati, where he went for training in December before opening his branch.

“Anything with a brush, we can get it taken care of,” Burkhart said.