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Steve Greene Painting
Minnetonka Interiors Painted by a Finish Specialist

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Minnetonka Interiors Painted by a Finish Specialist

Cabinet enamel, ceiling restoration, and trim work done by the same hands, every time.

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Interior Painting Minnetonka Homeowners Can Rely On

If you're searching for painting in Minnetonka, the short version is this: Steve Greene Painting takes on the finish work that most painters skip or rush. That means sprayed cabinet enamel on previously varnished oak cabinets, ceiling restoration after water damage, and clean trim enamel that actually holds up. Steve's crew holds a 5-star average across every Google review posted, and the scope of work they describe -- cabinets, molding, ceilings, window frames -- tells you exactly what kind of jobs get the best results here. Call for a free estimate and find out what the right prep work changes about a finished room.

Steve Greene Painting is based in Rockford, MN, and serves Minnetonka and the broader western metro corridor regularly. Minnetonka's housing stock is a good match for the kind of specialty interior work Steve focuses on: established neighborhoods with older trim profiles, kitchen layouts where a cabinet repaint is a smarter move than a full remodel, and homes where a previous owner's paint job left things looking tired. Whether you're near Ridgedale, off Highway 7, or tucked into one of the quieter residential pockets close to Wayzata, the drive is familiar and the estimate is free.

Recent work

Proof in the details

A few recent projects, photographed on the job. The finish is the whole point — so look at it up close.

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Cabinet Enamel
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Wall Painting
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Ceiling Painting

Core Services

What Steve Greene Painting Does in Minnetonka

Specialty interior finishing for Minnetonka homes, from a single room repaint to a full cabinet transformation.

01

Cabinet Enamel

Sprayed, not brushed. Steve converts oak and previously varnished cabinets to a hard, smooth enamel finish. The prep -- sanding, priming, filling grain -- takes longer than the topcoat. That's why the finish lasts.

02

Trim Enamel

Trim reveals the quality of everything else in a room. Clean corners, sharp cut-in lines, and a consistent sheen on door casings and baseboards are what separate a professional paint job from a weekend project.

03

Water-Damaged Ceiling Restoration

A coat of paint over a water stain isn't a fix -- it's a delay. Steve assesses the stain, blocks it properly, and repaints to match the surrounding surface. If there's texture to restore, that gets handled too.

04

Popcorn Texture Removal

Common in Minnetonka homes built in the 1970s through the 1990s. Popcorn texture removal is messy work that requires containment and a smooth finish pass afterward. Steve does both.

Signature Service

Why Cabinet Work Gets the Most Attention Here

Across Steve's reviews, cabinet painting and molding work come up again and again -- and that's not an accident. Minnetonka kitchens, especially those built in the 1980s and 1990s, are full of solid oak cabinet boxes that are structurally fine but visually dated. A full cabinet replacement runs tens of thousands of dollars. A properly sprayed cabinet painting job -- grain-filled, primed, and finished in a durable enamel -- costs a fraction of that and holds up for years if the prep work is right. The honest difference between a cabinet repaint that looks good on day one and one that still looks good in year five is what happens before the topcoat goes on. Steve doesn't skip that part. He also won't take a cabinet job he doesn't think he can do well -- if the box condition or the layout isn't a good candidate for enamel, he'll say so upfront.
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Our Process

What Minnetonka Homeowners Can Expect From the Process

Three steps, no surprises.

  1. 01

    Free Estimate

    Steve walks the space, identifies any prep work the surface needs, and gives you a clear scope. No vague ballparks, no follow-up pressure.

  2. 02

    Prep and Prime

    Surfaces get cleaned, sanded, and primed before any finish coat goes on. For cabinets, that means grain filling and a bonding primer. For ceilings, it means stain block where it's needed.

  3. 03

    Finish and Clean Up

    The finish coat goes on when the surface is ready -- not before. Steve's crew cleans up thoroughly before they leave, which is something the reviews mention every time.

Straight from Google

Real Results From Real Jobs actually check

5.04 verified Google reviews
Steve + Team did a phenomenal job painting all 4400 sq ft interior painting while we were on vacation for a week, even finishing the job early! They fixed drywall errors (of which I was oblivious prior to him pointing out the flaws in the initial quote), touched up the enamel/molding, and did a beautiful job beyond our expectations even cleaning up so well after themselves. We were beyond impressed and would absolutely hire them again and recommend others do the same!
Paul and Kim ShipleyPaul and Kim ShipleySep 2024 · Google
On my main level, Steve painted my oak kitchen cabinets, fixed my ceiling and then resprayed the entire ceiling. I added on to the project and had the downstairs painted. Steve and his team did a great job. I was impressed with the responsiveness and attention to detail. I couldn’t be happier with the results and would definitely recommend!
Valerie KilianValerie KilianOct 2023 · Google
Our wooden window sills/frames needed some repair, and we hired Steve and his team to re-stain and varnish all the window frames in our house. I can't believe the difference. Many of them were faded and some looked like the wood was starting to rot. After Steve and his team were here, they look completely different. They did a great job, and I would definitely hire them again. Steve is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain his process.
Lorrie LabofskyLorrie LabofskyOct 2022 · Google
We hired Steve to white enamel our main level cabinets, molding and stairwell which initially were oak. The finished product was beautiful and he did such an exceptional job that we additionally had him paint our ceiling and walls. Steve is extremely knowledgeable, reliable and easy to work with. He is committed to providing high quality services at reasonable costs. We will definitely be using him again for future projects!
Melody KoerselmanMelody KoerselmanDec 2021 · Google
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Adjacent Services Worth Knowing About

  1. 01

    Window Frame Staining

    Faded or checking window frames can be re-stained and varnished rather than replaced. Window frame staining restores wood that looks far gone -- one reviewer described frames that appeared to be rotting, which looked completely different after the work was done.

  2. 02

    Touch-Up Work

    Not every call needs a full repaint. Steve will assess whether touch-up work is the right scope and give you an honest answer rather than upselling a project you don't need.

Schedule an Estimate for Your Minnetonka Home

Steve Greene Painting serves Minnetonka and the western metro. Cabinet enamel, ceiling restoration, trim work, full interior repaints -- call to talk through the scope.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Steve Greene Painting work in Minnetonka regularly, or is it a long drive?
Minnetonka is a regular part of the western metro service area. Steve is based in Rockford and covers the corridor west of Minneapolis, which includes Minnetonka, Wayzata, and nearby communities. The drive is familiar, and the estimate is free -- there's no trip charge for coming out to look at the job.
My Minnetonka kitchen has original oak cabinets. Are they a good candidate for enamel?
Usually, yes. Oak cabinets are one of the most common candidates for a sprayed enamel conversion, and Minnetonka homes from the 1980s and 1990s are full of them. The key variables are box condition and door profile. Flat or simple Shaker-style doors take enamel cleanly. Heavy routed profiles require more grain-fill work. Steve will tell you exactly what's involved during the estimate, including whether the job makes sense for the condition of your cabinets.
There's a water stain on my ceiling. Can Steve just paint over it, or does it need more work?
Painting over a water stain without proper stain block almost always fails -- the stain bleeds through within weeks. The correct approach is to identify whether the source is resolved, apply a shellac-based or oil-based stain blocker, and then repaint to match the surrounding surface. If the area has texture, that gets restored too. Steve won't just roll a coat of white over it and call it done.
Do you handle popcorn ceiling removal in older Minnetonka homes?
Yes. Popcorn texture was standard in Minnetonka-area homes built through the 1980s and into the 1990s, and a lot of homeowners are ready to be done with it. Removal is messy work -- it requires wetting, scraping, surface repair, and containment to keep the debris off floors and furniture. Steve handles the full process, including the skim or texture pass afterward and the ceiling repaint.
How long does a typical interior painting job in Minnetonka take?
Scope drives the timeline more than anything else. A main-level repaint of walls and ceilings can typically be completed in two to three days. Cabinet enamel jobs usually run three to five days when you account for prep, prime, and finish coats with proper dry time between. Larger full-house projects take longer -- one of Steve's reviewed jobs covered 4,400 square feet and was completed in about a week. Steve will give you a realistic timeline during the estimate, not an optimistic one he can't hold.
Can I add work to a Minnetonka job once it's started?
It depends on what's being added and where the project is in the schedule. Valerie Kilian, a customer Steve has worked with, added a downstairs repaint to an existing project that started as kitchen cabinets and a ceiling -- so it does happen. The best approach is to mention anything you're considering during the estimate, even if you're not sure. It's easier to scope it upfront than to add it mid-project.

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