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Cabinet enamel, ceiling restoration, trim work, and interior painting across Richfield and the south metro.

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Interior Painting Richfield Homeowners Actually Notice

Richfield is one of the most renovation-active neighborhoods in the south metro, and the painters who show up here range from excellent to people who've never cut a clean line in their life. If you're looking at interior painting in Richfield and you want it done by someone who'll prep the surface before touching a brush, Steve Greene Painting is the call to make. We're a small, focused crew with a 5-star rating across every Google review we've collected, and our work speaks for itself on cabinet enamel, ceilings, and precision trim where the finish genuinely matters. Call for a free estimate and we'll tell you exactly what the job involves.

We work regularly throughout Richfield and the surrounding south metro, including nearby Bloomington, Edina, and St. Louis Park. Richfield's housing stock leans heavily toward mid-century ramblers and split-levels, many of which still have original oak cabinetry, popcorn ceilings, and trim that's been repainted poorly a half-dozen times. That's exactly the kind of work we take on. We know what those homes need and we don't skip the steps that make the difference between a finish that holds and one that chips off in six months.

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 Richfield, MN — Cabinet Enamel

wall and ceiling painting work, project example in Richfield, MN — Wall and Ceiling Painting

water damaged ceiling restoration work, project example in Richfield, MN — Water Damaged Ceiling Restoration

What We Handle in Richfield Richfield

Specialty interior work for mid-century and updated homes throughout the city.

Cabinet Enamel

Sprayed finishes on oak and previously varnished cabinets. We convert them to a hard, factory-quality enamel that holds up to daily kitchen use. This is not brush-and-roll work.

Wall and Ceiling Painting

Full interior painting from walls to ceilings, with proper surface prep and clean edges. Richfield ramblers often have low soffits and tight trim lines that need careful cut-in work.

Water-Damaged Ceiling Restoration

We assess the damage first, address the stain with the right primer, and refinish the ceiling so it looks like nothing ever happened. Paint-over jobs without proper prep always bleed back through.

Trim and Molding Painting

Baseboards, door casings, window trim, and architectural molding painted in enamel that cures to a hard finish. Older Richfield homes often have original trim that deserves more than a quick coat.

Popcorn Texture Removal

Common in Richfield homes built in the 1960s through the 1980s. We remove the texture, repair the substrate, and leave you a clean ceiling ready for paint or skim coat.

Wood Finishing and Staining

Window sill repair, re-staining, and varnish work for wood surfaces that have faded or deteriorated. We've restored window frames that looked like they were heading toward rot and left them looking new.

Straight from Google

What Clients Say About the Work 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 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 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 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 KoerselmanDec 2021 · Google

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How It Works

Three Steps from Call to Finished Room

No guessing, no chasing. This is how every project in Richfield runs.

01
Free On-Site Estimate
We walk the space, look at the surfaces, and tell you exactly what the prep and finish work involves. No ballpark guesses over the phone on complex jobs.
02
Proper Surface Prep
Every surface gets cleaned, sanded, primed, or repaired before any finish coat goes on. Skipping this step is why most repaint jobs look like repaint jobs.
03
Clean Finish and Cleanup
We don't leave a job until the lines are right and the space is clean. One reviewer came home from vacation to a finished 4,400 sq ft interior and couldn't believe we'd already left.

Cabinet Work

Oak Cabinets Are Our Specialty in Richfield Specialty

Richfield kitchens are full of original oak. We convert them to sprayed enamel finishes that look nothing like a brushed-on repaint.

Most of the oak cabinetry in Richfield's mid-century homes has been through a lot. Maybe it was stained, then varnished, then brushed over with latex by someone who thought that would hold. It doesn't. A proper cabinet enamel job means stripping down to a clean substrate, priming for adhesion, and spraying a hard finish that cures correctly. We've converted dozens of previously varnished oak cabinet sets into finishes that look like they came from a showroom. The difference between that and a brushed-on coat is visible the first time you open a cabinet door in good light. We also handle cabinet refinish work for sets that need more than a color change, and we can paint molding and trim to match so the whole main level ties together. Richfield homeowners renovating their kitchens without a full remodel consistently get more visual impact from cabinet enamel than from almost anything else they could do.

Ceiling Work Richfield Homes Actually Need

01
Assess First
Water stains need the right primer before any finish coat. Painting over a stain without blocking it means it bleeds back through in weeks. We don't skip this step.
02
Remove Popcorn Correctly
Popcorn texture in pre-1980 homes may contain asbestos. We assess, contain the work area, and remove texture properly before leaving the substrate ready for finishing.
03
Finish to Match
A water-damaged ceiling restoration or a popcorn texture removal isn't done until the ceiling looks right. We paint to match or refinish the whole surface.

Questions About Painting in Richfield

How far in advance should I book a Richfield interior painting project?

For a standard Richfield interior project, a few weeks of lead time is usually enough. Cabinet enamel jobs or larger whole-home projects may need more scheduling runway, especially in spring and summer when demand picks up. Call early if you have a firm move-in or renovation deadline. We'll tell you honestly what's realistic.

Do you work in Richfield neighborhoods near the airport or south of 494?

Yes. We cover all of Richfield, including neighborhoods near the 494 corridor and those that border Bloomington and Edina. Richfield is a short drive from our regular south metro route, so scheduling is straightforward. If you're in the Wood Lake or Lyndale area of Richfield, we're familiar with the housing stock there.

My Richfield home has original 1960s oak cabinetry. Can that be converted to painted enamel?

Yes, and it's one of the more common projects we do. Oak from that era is solid wood, which actually holds enamel well once it's properly prepped. The key is adhesion primer and spray application, not brush-and-roll. A well-sprayed enamel on original Richfield oak cabinetry will outlast a brushed finish by years. We'll assess the condition at the estimate and tell you what prep the set needs.

There's a water stain on my Richfield home's ceiling. Can you fix it without replacing drywall?

Most water stains can be treated without replacing drywall, as long as the source of the moisture has been fixed first. We use a stain-blocking primer specifically rated for water damage, then refinish the ceiling to match. What we won't do is roll a finish coat over a raw stain and call it done. That fails within weeks. If the drywall itself is compromised, we'll tell you that at the estimate.

What's the difference between a Richfield painter who sprays cabinets and one who brushes them?

Sprayed cabinet enamel produces a factory-smooth finish with no brush marks and consistent film thickness across every surface. Brushed enamel, even done carefully, leaves visible texture in the finish. In a Richfield kitchen with good natural light, the difference is immediately obvious. We spray cabinets. If a painter quotes you cabinet painting and doesn't mention spray application, ask them directly how they plan to apply it.

How long does interior painting take in a typical Richfield rambler?

A single-level Richfield rambler with walls, ceilings, and trim typically takes two to four days depending on the scope, condition of the surfaces, and how many rooms are involved. Cabinet jobs add time because of dry time between coats. We'll give you a realistic timeline at the estimate, not an optimistic one. One of our clients came home from a week's vacation to a fully finished 4,400 sq ft interior that was already cleaned up.

Cities We Serve Near Richfield

We work throughout Richfield and the surrounding south and west metro. Here are some of the nearby communities on our regular route.

Get an Estimate for Your Richfield Home

Richfield has a lot of painters. Not many who specialize in cabinet enamel, ceiling restoration, and the finish work that separates a professional job from a repaint.

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