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Steve Greene Painting
Precision Interior Painting Brought to St. Paul

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Precision Interior Painting Brought to St. Paul

Cabinet enamel, trim work, and ceiling restoration from a Wright County specialist who travels to St. Paul for the right job.

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St. Paul painters who finish the details

Homeowners searching for St. Paul painters often end up sorting through large crew operations that treat finish work as an afterthought. Steve Greene Painting is different. Based in Rockford, MN, we travel to St. Paul for interior painting projects that require real precision: sprayed cabinet painting, tight trim enamel, and ceiling work that goes beyond a simple roll-and-go coat. We've earned 5 stars across every Google review we've received, and that reputation travels with us. If you've got a kitchen refresh, a water-damaged ceiling, or oak cabinets that need a conversion to a sprayed enamel finish, call before the project sits another season.

St. Paul's housing stock runs the full range from early-century bungalows near Cathedral Hill to mid-century ramblers in Highland Park and 1980s and 1990s construction further south. Each era brings its own quirks: original plaster that needs careful prep, popcorn ceilings that are still common in older split-levels, and oak trim and cabinet runs that haven't aged the way homeowners hoped. We know what to expect walking into a St. Paul home, and we prep accordingly. We're available Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., so scheduling around your week is straightforward.

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 Saint Paul, MN
Cabinet Enamel
water damaged ceiling restoration work, project example in Saint Paul, MN
Water Damaged Ceiling Restoration
trim and molding painting work, project example in Saint Paul, MN
Trim and Molding Painting

What St. Paul homeowners call us for most

01

Cabinet Enamel

We spray and convert oak or previously varnished cabinets to a hard, durable enamel finish. St. Paul kitchens with original oak runs are exactly where this service makes the biggest difference without a full remodel.

02

Water-Damaged Ceiling Restoration

A stained ceiling isn't just ugly. Paint over it without proper prep and the stain bleeds back through in weeks. We assess the damage, address the surface, and refinish it so it stays clean.

03

Trim and Molding Painting

Sloppy cut-in on trim is one of the first things you notice in a finished room. We take trim enamel seriously and molding painting even more so. Corners are cut clean. No tape bleed, no brush marks.

04

Ceiling and Wall Painting

Volume wall and ceiling painting done with proper prep. That means skim-coating where the surface needs it, not just rolling over imperfections and hoping the sheen hides them.

05

Popcorn Texture Removal

Common in St. Paul's older stock, especially in lower levels and bedrooms. We remove it cleanly, contain the mess, and leave you with a surface that's ready for paint.

06

Wood Finishing and Stain

Window frames, wood trim, and interior woodwork that need re-staining and varnishing. We've restored window sills that looked like the wood was starting to rot and left them looking completely different.

Our Process

How a St. Paul project actually runs

No surprises, no chasing. Here's what to expect from the first call through cleanup.

  1. 01

    Free estimate, on-site

    We look at the actual surfaces, note what needs prep beyond what's visible, and give you a clear scope. We point out drywall flaws and surface issues during the quote so nothing surprises you mid-job.

  2. 02

    Prep comes first

    Most of the work happens before a brush touches the wall. Proper masking, surface repair, and priming are what separate a finish that holds from one that fails in two years.

  3. 03

    Clean finish, clean exit

    We clean up completely before we leave. One St. Paul client came home from vacation to a fully painted 4,400 sq ft interior, finished early, and said the cleanup alone exceeded their expectations.

What makes this different from a typical St. Paul paint crew

Large crew operations can move fast, but fast and finish work don't mix well. Cabinet enamel that's brushed instead of sprayed, trim that's taped but not back-cut, ceilings painted over water stains without sealing them first: these are the things that look fine in photos and fail six months later. Steve Greene Painting isn't a franchise and doesn't run multiple crews on overlapping schedules. When you hire us, the person who quoted your job is the person doing it. That matters most on detail work, where the skill is in the execution and you can't fake a clean line. We won't take a cabinet enamel job and send someone who hasn't done it before. If that's not what you need, we'll tell you.
cabinet enamel work, project example in Saint Paul, MN

What Clients Say

Real results from real St. Paul-area projects 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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St. Paul interior painting questions we hear most

Do you travel from Rockford to St. Paul for interior painting jobs?
Yes. We're based in Rockford, MN, but we take on interior painting projects across the metro including St. Paul. The drive is worth it for the right job, and cabinet enamel, ceiling restoration, and detailed trim work are exactly that. We don't take every job that calls from a distance, but if the scope fits what we specialize in, we'll come out and look at it in person.
St. Paul has a lot of older homes with plaster walls. Does that affect your prep process?
It does, and we account for it. Plaster surfaces common in older St. Paul neighborhoods near Cathedral Hill or Macalester-Groveland need more careful prep than new drywall. Plaster can have hairline cracks, soft spots, and uneven texture that telegraph through paint if you don't address them first. We assess the surface before we quote so the prep is built into the scope, not added on after.
Can you spray cabinet enamel in a St. Paul home without making a mess of the kitchen?
Yes. Cabinet spray work requires full masking of surrounding surfaces, countertops, appliances, and floors before a gun is ever loaded. We don't cut corners on containment because overspray on a granite countertop or stainless appliance creates a much bigger problem than it solves. St. Paul kitchens vary in layout, and we work in the space as it is, not an ideal shop setting.
I have a water-stained ceiling in my St. Paul home. Is painting over it enough?
Almost never. If the source of the moisture hasn't been fixed, painting over the stain just traps the problem until it bleeds through again, usually within a few weeks. Even after the leak is repaired, the stain needs to be sealed with the right primer before topcoat, or it'll come back. We don't paint over active damage and we don't skip the sealing step. Learn more on our water-damaged ceiling restoration page.
How long does a cabinet enamel job take in a typical St. Paul kitchen?
It depends on the number of doors, drawer fronts, and whether there's a center island, but most St. Paul kitchen cabinet jobs run two to four days from prep through final coat. The doors come off, get sanded, primed, and sprayed in a controlled environment, while the boxes are prepped and painted on-site. Rushing this process is how you get brush marks and a finish that chips in six months. We don't rush it.
Do you handle popcorn texture removal in St. Paul's older homes?
Yes. Popcorn ceilings were installed in a lot of St. Paul homes built in the 1960s through 1980s, and they're especially common in lower levels and bedrooms. Removal is wet work and creates real mess if it's not contained properly. We handle the removal, address the underlying ceiling surface, and can move directly into ceiling painting once the texture is gone and the surface is ready.

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