St. Paul · Mendota Heights · Dakota County

Painting in St. Paul & the South Metro

Clean lines, patched walls and a finish that holds up — one room or the whole house.

  • MN License #BC809999
  • Licensed & insured
  • Veteran-owned
  • Free estimates
  • Within ~45 min of St. Paul

Quick answer

cK Builders paints homes inside and out across St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Dakota County and the south metro — walls, ceilings, trim, doors and cabinets inside, and siding, trim and doors outside — including drywall patching, surface prep, and protecting floors and furniture. We’re a licensed Minnesota residential building contractor (#BC809999), so painting can also be the finish on a larger remodel.

Painting we do

A single accent wall or every room in the house: walls, ceilings, trim, baseboards, doors and frames, closets, stairwells and high ceilings. We also paint cabinets and exteriors, including siding, trim and doors.

Prep is where a paint job is won: drywall patching, nail pops, cracks and dents, caulking gaps at trim, priming stains and patches, and sanding before any finish coat. We paint for color changes (including dark to light), before a home is listed, before a move-in, between renters, and as the finish on our own remodels.

No job too small, no job too big

Quick fixesWhole house

Quick fixes

Accent wallPatches and touch-upsDoorsTrim and baseboard

One room

A bedroomA kitchenCeilingsClosetsColor change

Bigger jobs

A whole floorStairwells and high ceilingsCabinet paintingPre-sale paint

Whole house

Every roomExterior paintingRental turnoversMove-in repaint

Don’t see your project here?

Give us a call. There’s a good chance we do that too, and if we don’t, we’ll tell you straight.

Our painting work

Living room with new wood-look flooring and fresh paint, Twin Cities
Living room with new wood-look flooring and fresh paint · Twin Cities
Living and dining rooms with new flooring, paint and light fixtures, Twin Cities
Living and dining rooms with new flooring, paint and light fixtures · Twin Cities
Finished basement stairway and family room, Twin Cities
Finished basement stairway and family room · Twin Cities
Open living area with new flooring, paint and ceiling fans, Twin Cities
Open living area with new flooring, paint and ceiling fans · Twin Cities

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What drives the price of painting

Want a ballpark first? Try the free cost estimator, then book a free walkthrough for a real number.

Why homeowners call cK Builders

Licensed & insured

Minnesota residential building contractor #BC809999, insured on every job. Look it up.

Veteran-owned

Owned and run by a U.S. Army veteran.

One point of contact

One person from the first walkthrough to the final inspection.

Permits handled

We pull the permits and schedule the inspections.

Free estimates

Walkthroughs and written estimates cost you nothing.

Clear pricing

Lump-sum estimates by project area, with allowances spelled out.

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How a painting project works

  1. Walkthrough

    We walk the rooms, note repairs and confirm which surfaces are included.

  2. Estimate and colors

    A written estimate. You pick the colors and sheen.

  3. Protect

    Floors and furniture are covered and moved; outlets and hardware are masked or removed.

  4. Repair and prep

    Nail pops, cracks and dents are patched, sanded and primed.

  5. Paint

    Ceilings, walls, trim and doors, with the coats needed for even coverage.

  6. Cleanup and walkthrough

    Everything goes back where it was, and we touch up anything you point out.

Painting near you

We work in every city below, plus anywhere within about 45 minutes of St. Paul.

Mendota HeightsWest St. PaulSouth St. PaulInver Grove HeightsEaganBurnsvilleApple ValleyRosemountLakevilleFarmingtonHastingsSt. Paul

Helpful guides

Get a free painting estimate

Tell us a little about the project. We respond the same day to set up a free walkthrough. Rather talk now? Call or text 651-233-7331.

  • Free estimates and walkthroughs
  • Licensed MN #BC809999, insured
  • Veteran-owned, St. Paul based

Frequently asked questions

What does interior painting include?
Protecting floors and furniture, patching and sanding walls, priming where needed, and finish coats on the surfaces in your estimate — walls, ceilings, trim and doors.
Do you repair drywall before painting?
Yes. Nail pops, cracks, dents and patch jobs are part of prep. Larger drywall repairs are listed separately in your estimate.
Do you paint homes before they go on the market?
Yes. We handle pre-sale painting and repair lists and work to hit listing and closing timelines.
Who picks the colors?
You do. We paint with the colors you choose.
Do you paint exteriors and cabinets too?
Yes. Outside we paint siding, trim and doors, and inside we paint cabinets along with walls, ceilings, trim and doors.

Ready to talk about your project?

Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll follow up to set a walkthrough.

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