House Painting in Twin Cities, MN

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We Paint Everything

From century-old bungalows in Linden Hills and Mac-Groveland to new builds in Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, and Woodbury, our Twin Cities painters deliver flawless interior painting, exterior repaints, cabinet refinishing, limewash, and brick painting across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and every surrounding suburb.

Freshly painted interior living room with bright walls and clean trim work

Interior Painting

Transform your living spaces with flawless color and finish.

Interior Painting
Exterior house painting project with crisp siding and updated curb appeal

Exterior Painting

Curb appeal that lasts. Expert coatings for every climate.

Exterior Painting
Commercial painting project in a polished business interior

Commercial Painting

Professional-grade finishes that elevate your business space.

Commercial Painting
Kitchen cabinet painting project with a smooth factory-style finish

Cabinet Painting

Refresh your kitchen with a smooth, factory-quality finish.

Cabinet Painting
Limewash finish adding texture and depth to painted masonry

Limewash

Authentic European lime-based finishes for timeless texture and depth.

Limewash
Painted brick exterior with a durable updated finish

Brick Painting

Breathe new life into brick with lasting, beautiful color.

Brick Painting

Painting Services We Offer

  • Interior Painting: Transform your living spaces with flawless color and finish.
  • Exterior Painting: Curb appeal that lasts. Expert coatings for every climate.
  • Commercial Painting: Professional-grade finishes that elevate your business space.
  • Cabinet Painting: Refresh your kitchen with a smooth, factory-quality finish.
  • Limewash: Authentic European lime-based finishes for timeless texture and depth.
  • Brick Painting: Breathe new life into brick with lasting, beautiful color.

Trusted Paint Partners

Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG
Romabio

Honest Reviews of That 1 Painter Twin Cities

"We hired That 1 Painter for our 1920s bungalow in Linden Hills and the crew was exceptional. They prepped every wall pro…"

Megan Halvorson

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"Repainted the entire exterior of our home in Edina before listing it. They worked around Minnesota weather like pros, ca…"

Andrew Petersen

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"Used them for a kitchen cabinet refinish in our Mac-Groveland home in St. Paul. The sprayed lacquer finish is showroom q…"

Sarah Lindgren

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"Our Maple Grove new build needed a full interior paint after we moved in. They knocked out the whole house in under a we…"

Tyler Johansson

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"Hired them for an exterior paint and Limewash accent on our Eden Prairie home. The color consultation was thorough and t…"

Priya Anderson

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"Painted the offices for our small business in Minnetonka over a weekend so we wouldn't lose a workday. Showed up Friday…"

Kevin O'Brien

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"We had water damage on our ceilings in Woodbury and they handled the patch, prime, and repaint flawlessly. You cannot te…"

Hannah Schmidt

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"Best painting experience we've had in fifteen years of owning homes in the Twin Cities. From the quote in St. Louis Park…"

Marcus Bergstrom

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"They repainted our entire interior in Plymouth including all doors and trim. The level of detail on the trim work is wha…"

Jessica Nguyen

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"Excellent crew that painted the exterior of our Stillwater farmhouse. Two stories, dormers, and a wraparound porch. They…"

Ryan Carlson

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"We had them refinish our deck and paint the trim on our house in Roseville. Sanded everything down to bare wood, applied…"

Lauren Bjorklund

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"Hired them after a bad experience with another painter in Apple Valley. Night and day difference. They fixed the previou…"

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Mike Kelley, locally owned and operated That 1 Painter Twin Cities franchise owner

We're Locally Owned

Welcome to That 1 Painter Twin Cities, owned and operated by Mike Kelley and proudly serving the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional painting for homeowners and businesses across Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Sherburne, Wright, and Chisago counties — with a passion for craftsmanship and a respect for your home.

Your painting project means as much to us as it does to you. We're EPA Lead-Safe Certified (NAT-F287773-1), licensed, and insured — and our promise is simple: we'll be your best house guests, treating your place with the utmost care and leaving it even more pristine than when we arrived.

Locally Owned Professional Painting Company in the Minneapolis–St. Paul Twin Cities Metro

That 1 Painter Twin Cities is a locally owned and operated painting company serving the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. Owner Mike Kelley leads a team of background-checked, licensed, insured, and EPA Lead-Safe Certified professional painters delivering exceptional interior and exterior painting services with a 3-year transferable warranty across Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Sherburne, Wright, and Chisago counties in Minnesota.

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Areas Served

That 1 Painter Twin Cities paints homes and businesses across the Minneapolis–St. Paul north metro, where century-old housing stock and hard freeze-thaw winters make thorough prep and durable exterior coatings essential.

Contact Info

(763) 280-3736
1405 Lilac Dr N, Ste 160A
Golden Valley, MN 55422

Counties and Cities Served by That 1 Painter Twin Cities

  • Anoka County, MN: Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Andover, Ham Lake. Anoka County stretches across the northern Twin Cities metro and mixes long-established lake-front homes near the Mississippi and Rum rivers with newer suburban developments in Blaine, Andover, and Ham Lake. Painting work here is shaped by Minnesota's full four-season swing — exterior coatings have to handle deep winter freeze-thaw, ice damming, summer humidity, and intense southern UV. Cedar siding, LP SmartSide, and James Hardie are common, and many homes built before 1978 in Anoka and Coon Rapids require lead-safe certified prep before any sanding or scraping.
  • Hennepin County, MN: Minneapolis, Bloomington, Edina, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Golden Valley. Hennepin County is the most populous county in Minnesota and home to Minneapolis itself. Housing stock ranges from historic stucco and brick bungalows in South Minneapolis and the Lake of the Isles area to mid-century split-levels in St. Louis Park, custom estates in Edina and Wayzata, and modern infill construction across Uptown and the North Loop. Stucco repair and repaint, lead-safe interior work in century-old homes, and full exterior repaints on lake homes around Lake Minnetonka make up the bulk of the work in this part of our service area.
  • Ramsey County, MN: St. Paul, Roseville, Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Shoreview. Ramsey County is anchored by Saint Paul and includes some of the oldest housing stock in the state — Victorians in Summit Hill and Cathedral Hill, Tudors and Colonials in Macalester-Groveland and Highland Park, and post-war ramblers throughout Roseville and Maplewood. Lead-safe certified painting, plaster repair before repainting, and historic-color matching are routine here. Exteriors face heavy freeze-thaw and lake-effect humidity around White Bear Lake, so high-quality acrylic and elastomeric coatings are essential.
  • Washington County, MN: Stillwater, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Forest Lake. Washington County covers the eastern Twin Cities suburbs along the St. Croix River. Stillwater's historic district features 19th-century brick and clapboard homes that demand restoration-level prep and color expertise, while Woodbury and Cottage Grove are filled with newer two-story Colonials and ramblers built since the 1990s. River-adjacent homes deal with elevated humidity and mildew pressure that drive recurring exterior caulking and repaint cycles.
  • Dakota County, MN: Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Lakeville, Hastings, Rosemount. Dakota County is the southern suburban corridor of the Twin Cities, with large concentrations of single-family homes in Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, and Lakeville. Most exteriors here are vinyl, LP SmartSide, James Hardie, or stucco on newer construction, with brick and stone accents. Hastings adds a layer of historic riverfront homes that require careful prep and period-appropriate color selection.
  • Scott County, MN: Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, Jordan. Scott County sits along the southwest edge of the metro and grew rapidly in the 2000s and 2010s. Most homes are newer construction with engineered siding, brick wainscot, and modern color palettes. Lake-area homes around Prior Lake see higher humidity exposure and more frequent exterior touch-ups, while Shakopee and Savage feature large-format suburban developments where full-exterior repaint cycles are the norm every 8–10 years.
  • Carver County, MN: Chaska, Chanhassen, Waconia, Victoria. Carver County is one of the fastest-growing parts of the western metro. Chanhassen and Victoria offer upscale lake homes and custom builds around Lake Minnewashta and Lake Waconia, while Chaska and Waconia have historic downtowns surrounded by established neighborhoods. Exterior staining for cedar shake and cedar siding is a regular request, alongside interior repaints in newer two-story homes.
  • Sherburne County, MN: Elk River, Big Lake, Becker, Zimmerman. Sherburne County extends northwest of the core metro and combines large-lot rural properties with growing suburban subdivisions in Elk River and Big Lake. Painting projects often include outbuildings, detached garages, and pole barns alongside the primary residence. Exteriors are exposed to open-prairie wind and full sun, putting a premium on premium acrylics and proper film build.
  • Wright County, MN: Buffalo, Monticello, St. Michael, Otsego, Albertville. Wright County stretches west of the metro along I-94 and includes Buffalo, Monticello, St. Michael, Otsego, and Albertville. The housing mix is heavily new construction with traditional engineered siding, brick veneer, and stone accents. We see strong demand for whole-home interior repaints in family-built starter homes and full exterior repaints on lake homes around Lake Pulaski and Buffalo Lake.
  • Chisago County, MN: Lindstrom, Chisago City, North Branch, Wyoming. Chisago County is the lake country northeast of the metro with a strong Scandinavian heritage visible in Lindstrom and Chisago City. Lake-front and woodland properties dominate, and exterior staining for cedar and log structures is a year-round request. Interior repaints often pair with kitchen cabinet refinishing as families update mid-century lake cabins for year-round living.

Recent Twin Cities Painting Projects

A look at the craftsmanship we bring to homes and businesses across the Twin Cities metro. From historic interior repaints in St. Paul and Minneapolis bungalows to full exterior repaints, deck staining, and stucco refreshes throughout Edina, Eden Prairie, and Maple Grove, our recent painting projects showcase color-matched trim, cabinet refinishing, and weather-tough finishes. Every Twin Cities house painting job is completed by licensed, insured local painters who prep, prime, and seal surfaces to withstand Minnesota winters.

Professional exterior repaint of a shingle-style Twin Cities home by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting
Two-tone cabinet and interior painting in a Twin Cities kitchen by That 1 Painter
Cabinet & Interior Painting
Two-story suburban exterior painting in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting
Commercial coffee shop interior painting in the Twin Cities by That 1 Painter
Commercial Interior
Cedar shingle exterior painting on a Twin Cities home by That 1 Painter
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Twin Cities café dining room interior painting by That 1 Painter
Commercial Interior
Open concept interior repaint in a Twin Cities home by That 1 Painter
Interior Painting

That 1 Painter Twin Cities Portfolio of Professional Painting Projects

  • Shingle-Style Exterior Repaint
  • Modern Kitchen Refresh
  • Two-Story Suburban Repaint
  • Café Interior Repaint
  • Cedar Shingle Repaint
  • Café Dining Room Repaint
  • Open Concept Interior Repaint
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Painting Cost in Twin Cities 2026 Guide

Twin Cities painting pricing is shaped by three Upper Midwest realities: brutal freeze-thaw cycles from -20°F winters through 90°F summers, a housing stock packed with century-old wood lap siding that demands lead-safe prep, and short exterior seasons that compress demand into 6 months. This 2026 guide reflects real Minneapolis–St. Paul jobs across Linden Hills, Mac-Groveland, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Woodbury, and Edina.

Project Type
Low
High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$2.75
$6.25
$4.00
Exterior (per sq ft)
$2.50
$6.00
$3.90
Cabinet Refinishing
$3,800
$10,000
$6,400
Single Room
$400
$1,050
$675
Whole-Home Interior
$4,800
$17,000
$9,500
Whole-Home Exterior
$6,000
$22,000
$12,000

* All prices include materials, labor, and prep. Based on 2026 Twin Cities averages.

Twin Cities Painting Cost Guide 2026

Average Painting Cost Per Square Foot in the Twin Cities (2026): Twin Cities interiors run $2.75–$6.25/sq ft; exteriors $2.50–$6.00/sq ft. A 2,200 sq ft home in Edina, Maple Grove, or Woodbury averages $8,000–$12,000 interior and $9,000–$16,000 exterior, lead-safe prep and premium acrylic system included.

Lead-Safe Prep in Pre-1978 Minneapolis & St. Paul Homes: Most Linden Hills, Mac-Groveland, Macalester, and Northeast Minneapolis homes were built before 1978 and contain lead paint. We're EPA RRP-certified and price every pre-1978 exterior with full lead-safe containment, HEPA vacuuming, and disposal — typically $800–$2,500 added to the project depending on scope.

Why Freeze-Thaw Prep Decides the Result: Twin Cities winters drive moisture into every micro-crack and pop it back out in spring. Our prep cycle — scrape, sand, prime bare wood with oil-based primer, caulk every seam — is non-negotiable. Cutting prep here means peeling within two winters, period.

Interior vs. Exterior: What Drives Twin Cities Costs: Interior costs scale with original woodwork — many Twin Cities homes have unpainted oak or fir trim that owners want painted, which adds 2 coats of stain-blocking primer plus 2 finish coats. Exterior costs are driven by story count (2.5-story Victorians in Macalester are slow work) and lap siding repair.

Cabinet Refinishing in the Twin Cities: Cabinet refinishing in the metro runs $3,800–$10,000. We pull doors to our climate-controlled shop year-round (essential in MN — garage spray work fails below 50°F) and finish with conversion varnish for an 8–12 year lifespan.

HOA & Historic District Requirements: Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove communities enforce body/trim/accent palettes with 2–4 week review. Historic districts in St. Paul (Summit Hill, Hill District) and Minneapolis (Milwaukee Avenue, Healy Block) require heritage commission approval — we manage both packets at no charge.

Best Time to Paint in the Twin Cities: Exterior season is May 1–October 15. We avoid wet siding and overnight dews below 50°F. Interiors run year-round and actually paint best in winter — heated, low-humidity air gives the most predictable cure times. Most crews book 4–8 weeks out for exterior peak season.

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The Complete Twin Cities Painting Guide

Everything Twin Cities homeowners should know before hiring a painter — services, seasonal timing, colors, HOA rules, and how to get the most value from your project. Written by the That 1 Painter Twin Cities team.

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Paint Reviews, Advice & Expert Tips

Honest product reviews, pro painting techniques, and helpful articles from professional painters who do this every day.

What Is the Best Paint Sheen for Interior Walls?

Choosing between flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss depends on the room's traffic, lighting, and function. Professional painters break down when to use each sheen for the best results.

SuperPaint vs Cashmere: Which Sherwin-Williams Paint Is Better?

Both are popular mid-tier Sherwin-Williams paints, but they perform differently on walls, trim, and cabinets. See how professional painters compare coverage, feel, and durability.

Is Behr Premium Plus a Good Paint for Homeowners?

Behr Premium Plus is one of the most affordable paints at Home Depot. Professional painters test its coverage, durability, and finish quality to see if it's worth the price.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Behr Urethane Paint?

Behr Urethane Alkyd is a hybrid paint that combines oil-based durability with water-based cleanup. See how it performs on trim, cabinets, and doors in a real-world test.

Is Behr Dynasty the Most Durable Paint You Can Buy?

Behr Dynasty claims to be their most durable, stain-repellent paint. Professional painters put it to the test on walls and high-traffic areas to see if the claims hold up.

Is Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series Worth the Premium Price?

The Gallery Series is Sherwin-Williams' newest premium line. Professional painters review its unique properties and explain why it may not be the best choice for beginners.

Expert Paint Product Reviews and Painting Advice

  • What Is the Best Paint Sheen for Interior Walls?

    Choosing between flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss depends on the room's traffic, lighting, and function. Professional painters break down when to use each sheen for the best results.

  • SuperPaint vs Cashmere: Which Sherwin-Williams Paint Is Better?

    Both are popular mid-tier Sherwin-Williams paints, but they perform differently on walls, trim, and cabinets. See how professional painters compare coverage, feel, and durability.

  • Is Behr Premium Plus a Good Paint for Homeowners?

    Behr Premium Plus is one of the most affordable paints at Home Depot. Professional painters test its coverage, durability, and finish quality to see if it's worth the price.

  • What Are the Pros and Cons of Behr Urethane Paint?

    Behr Urethane Alkyd is a hybrid paint that combines oil-based durability with water-based cleanup. See how it performs on trim, cabinets, and doors in a real-world test.

  • Is Behr Dynasty the Most Durable Paint You Can Buy?

    Behr Dynasty claims to be their most durable, stain-repellent paint. Professional painters put it to the test on walls and high-traffic areas to see if the claims hold up.

  • Is Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series Worth the Premium Price?

    The Gallery Series is Sherwin-Williams' newest premium line. Professional painters review its unique properties and explain why it may not be the best choice for beginners.

  • Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets or Replace Them?

    Painting cabinets is one of the most cost-effective kitchen upgrades. If your cabinets are structurally sound, painting them can save thousands compared to replacing. Use a quality cabinet paint like Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane for best results.

  • Is Painter's Tape Necessary for a Clean Paint Job?

    Painter's tape helps achieve clean lines, especially for DIYers. Professional painters often cut in freehand, but tape is essential for crisp edges on trim, ceilings, and two-tone walls. FrogTape prevents bleed better than standard blue tape.

  • How Do I Choose the Right White Paint?

    White paint has hundreds of variations with different undertones. Test large swatches in both natural and artificial light. Popular picks include Benjamin Moore White Dove, Sherwin-Williams Pure White, and Behr Ultra Pure White.

  • When Do I Need to Use Primer Before Painting?

    Prime on new drywall, when going dark to light, on stained surfaces, and on slick or glossy finishes. Self-priming paints work for minor color changes on previously painted walls in good condition.

  • Which Paint Roller Should I Use for My Walls?

    Smooth walls need 3/8" nap, lightly textured walls use 1/2", and heavy texture requires 3/4". Microfiber rollers leave the smoothest finish. Invest in quality rollers — they hold more paint and distribute it evenly.

  • Is It Safe to Use Old Paint That's Been Sitting in the Garage?

    Old paint can still be usable if it's been stored properly with a tight seal. Stir it thoroughly and strain out any lumps. If it smells rancid or has hard chunks that won't blend, it's time to dispose of it properly and buy fresh paint.

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