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Steve Greene Painting
Precision Interior Painting for New Hope Homes

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Precision Interior Painting for New Hope Homes

Specialty finishing work in New Hope, from cabinet enamel to ceiling restoration.

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Interior Painting New Hope Homeowners Rely On

If you're searching for interior painting in New Hope, the question isn't just who shows up with a brush. It's who knows how to handle the finish work that actually makes a room look right: clean enamel on cabinet doors, properly cut trim corners, ceilings that don't show lap marks under your lights. Steve Greene Painting brings that level of precision to New Hope interiors. We're based out of Rockford and work regularly across Hennepin County, and the difference between our work and a roll-and-go operation shows up the moment the paint dries. Five-star rated across four Google reviews, with real project experience in cabinet enamel, water-damaged ceiling restoration, and full interior painting scopes. Call for a free estimate.

New Hope sits in a part of the metro where a lot of the housing stock was built through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. That means original popcorn ceilings, varnished oak cabinets that haven't been touched since they were installed, and trim that's seen its share of rollers run too close. We know this neighborhood's homes because we work in them. When a New Hope homeowner calls about converting oak cabinets to a white enamel finish, or asks about popcorn texture removal before a renovation, we know exactly what that scope involves before we ever walk in the door. We also serve nearby Brooklyn Park and Plymouth for homeowners in the corridor north of the city.

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.

cabinet enamel work, project example in New Hope, MN
Cabinet Enamel
wall and ceiling painting work, project example in New Hope, MN
Wall and Ceiling Painting
water damaged ceiling restoration work, project example in New Hope, MN
Water Damaged Ceiling Restoration

Cabinet Work

Oak Cabinet Enamel in New Hope Kitchens Oak Cabinet Enamel

Converting varnished oak cabinets to a sprayed enamel finish is the single biggest visual upgrade most New Hope kitchens can get without a full remodel.

A lot of New Hope homes still have the original oak cabinetry from when they were built. That wood's not going anywhere, and it doesn't have to. What changes is the finish. We spray-convert oak cabinets to a hard enamel surface, and we don't do it with a roller. Spray application gives you a factory-smooth finish that you simply can't achieve by hand, and the prep work beforehand is what makes it last. Deglazing, sanding, priming, filling the grain on oak faces, letting that cure before the topcoats go on. That's the process. Skip any part of it and the finish fails within a year. We don't skip it. Melody Koerselman had us convert her main level oak cabinets, molding, and stairwell to white enamel, and then brought us back for the ceilings and walls because the cabinet work impressed her enough to expand the project. That's the kind of result we're after every time.
cabinet enamel work, project example in New Hope, MN

What We Handle for New Hope Interiors

These are the specific services that bring homeowners in New Hope to call us over a general painting contractor.

01

Cabinet Enamel

Spray-applied enamel on existing cabinetry, including oak grain-fill and full prep. We convert varnished cabinets to a durable painted finish without replacement.

02

Wall and Ceiling Painting

Full room painting with proper surface prep, not just a coat over whatever's already there. We address existing texture issues, drywall flaws, and prior paint problems before any new product goes on.

03

Water-Damaged Ceiling Restoration

A stained ceiling doesn't fix itself by painting over it. We assess the source, prep the damaged area correctly, and restore the surface so the repair isn't visible after paint.

04

Trim and Molding Painting

Precisely cut enamel on baseboards, door casings, window trim, and built-in molding. This is the work that makes a painted room look finished rather than just covered.

05

Popcorn Texture Removal

Common in New Hope homes built before 1985. We remove popcorn ceiling texture with proper containment, then prep the surface for a smooth or skim-coated finish and paint.

06

Wood Stain and Varnish

Window sills, frames, and wood trim that need re-staining or varnishing get real finish work, not a quick wipe-over. We repaired and re-stained faded window frames for clients where the wood looked close to failing.

Our Process

How the Process Works in New Hope

  1. 01

    Estimate and Assessment

    We walk the job together. I'll point out anything that needs addressing before paint goes on, whether that's drywall repairs, stain bleed-through on ceilings, or cabinet prep requirements. No surprises later.

  2. 02

    Prep and Repair

    Prep is most of the job. Surface repairs, cleaning, priming, taping, protecting floors and furniture. The painting itself goes faster when the prep is done right.

  3. 03

    Finish and Walkthrough

    When the work is done, we clean up completely and walk the job with you before we leave. If something doesn't look right, we address it on the spot, not after the paint dries and you've already called twice.

Local Work

Ceiling Restoration and Texture Work in New Hope Ceiling Restoration

Popcorn ceilings and water-stained ceilings are two of the most common calls we get from New Hope homeowners, and they're often connected. A ceiling that got wet from a plumbing leak or roof issue leaves a stain that bleeds through paint no matter how many coats you add, if you don't treat the substrate first. We treat it first. Valerie Kilian had us fix her ceiling, then respray the entire surface after repairs were done, and added a full downstairs paint project once she saw the results. Water-damaged ceiling restoration isn't just painting over a problem. It's identifying what's underneath, sealing it properly, and applying a finish that holds. For New Hope homes with original popcorn texture, we remove it with dust containment in place, prep the raw ceiling surface, and get it ready for whatever finish comes next. That might be smooth, might be a light knockdown texture, depending on what you want.
water damaged ceiling restoration work, project example in New Hope, MN

What New Hope Homeowners Get With This Work

  1. 01

    Drywall repairs flagged during the estimate

    We point out flaws before we start, not after. Paul and Kim Shipley didn't know their drywall had errors until we walked the job during the quote.

  2. 02

    Proper grain-fill prep on oak cabinet doors

    Oak has an open grain that telegraphs through paint if you don't fill it first. We fill it. That's what separates a smooth enamel finish from one that looks rough after one season.

  3. 03

    Stain-blocking primer under water-damaged ceilings

    Water stains bleed through standard primer and paint. We use the right primer for the condition, not the cheapest one in the truck.

  4. 04

    Complete cleanup before we leave

    Paul and Kim Shipley specifically mentioned how well we cleaned up after a 4,400 square foot interior project completed while they were away on vacation. We take that seriously.

Get an Estimate for Your New Hope Project

New Hope homeowners looking for a specialty interior finisher, not a general painting crew, can call or request an estimate online.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you paint cabinets in New Hope homes with original oak finishes?
Yes, and it's a significant part of what we do in this part of Hennepin County. New Hope has a lot of housing stock from the 1970s and 80s with original oak cabinetry. We spray-convert those cabinets to a hard enamel finish, which includes deglazing, sanding, grain-filling the oak faces, and applying a primer and topcoat system that lasts. We don't roll cabinet doors. That process produces brush marks and uneven coverage that shows up under kitchen lighting. Every job is different. Contact Steve Greene Painting for an accurate estimate.
Can you fix a water-stained ceiling in a New Hope home before painting it?
That's exactly the kind of job we take on. A water stain that's been painted over without proper prep will bleed through again, sometimes within weeks. We assess the damage, confirm the moisture source is resolved, apply a stain-blocking primer to the affected area, and then paint the ceiling. If the texture was damaged by the moisture, we repair that too before any paint goes on. New Hope homes with popcorn ceilings that got wet from old roof or plumbing issues are a common scenario for us. Contact Steve Greene Painting for an accurate estimate.
How long does a full interior painting project take in a New Hope home?
It depends on scope. A single room with standard walls and ceiling might take a day or two, including prep. A larger project like a main level with cabinet enamel, ceiling restoration, and trim painting can run a week or more, particularly because cabinet work requires dry time between coats. We painted all 4,400 square feet of one home's interior in under a week while the homeowners were away. We'll give you a realistic timeline during the estimate walk-through, not a number we walk back later. Contact Steve Greene Painting for an accurate estimate.
Do you remove popcorn ceiling texture in New Hope before painting?
We do. Popcorn texture removal is common in New Hope homes built before the mid-1980s. We wet the texture to minimize dust, scrape it down, and contain the debris properly during the process. Once the ceiling surface is clean, we assess whether it needs skim coating or can go straight to primer and paint depending on its condition. If there's any damage underneath, we address it before the finish coat. Removing popcorn and painting a smooth ceiling in the same scope is a straightforward project for us. Contact Steve Greene Painting for an accurate estimate.
Do you do trim and molding painting in New Hope along with walls and ceilings?
Almost every interior project we take on in New Hope includes trim work. Walls that are freshly painted next to old, dingy trim look unfinished. We cut in enamel on baseboards, door casings, window trim, and built-in molding as part of interior painting scopes. If you're also doing cabinet enamel, the trim and molding can often be done in the same finish system, which keeps the color and sheen consistent throughout the main level. Molding painting has come up repeatedly in our project reviews and it's work we take seriously. Contact Steve Greene Painting for an accurate estimate.
Does Steve Greene Painting serve New Hope or just Wright County?
We're based in Rockford, which is in Wright County, but we work regularly in Hennepin County including New Hope, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, and Plymouth. New Hope is a straightforward drive for us and well within our normal service area. If you're in the west metro corridor and have an interior painting or finishing project, we'll come out for an estimate. We also work in the neighboring communities of St. Louis Park and Maple Grove for homeowners in the broader western suburbs. Contact Steve Greene Painting for an accurate estimate.

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