Surface preparation
Repair, sanding, cleaning, masking, and crisp tape lines create the conditions for faster painting and a better-looking finish.
Minneapolis metro painting
A clean finish starts with thoughtful preparation.
Interior and exterior painting for homes, offices, and commercial spaces across Minneapolis and the surrounding metro. Careful prep, crisp details, and straightforward communication from quote to walkthrough.
- Residential and commercial
- Interior and exterior work
- Minneapolis and surrounding metro
01Preparation first
Repair, sand, clean, mask, and set crisp tape lines.
02Efficient painting
Good prep helps the paint go on faster and finish better.
03Clean details
Thoughtful edges, trim, and final walkthrough.
The difference is preparation
Prep is not the delay. It is what makes the painting efficient.
Shawn takes the time to repair, sand, clean, mask, and lay clean tape lines before the finish work begins. That preparation shortens painting time and produces a cleaner, better-looking result. Good tape lines are the worthwhile shortcut.
Services
Focused painting for homes and working spaces.
Every project starts with a walkthrough. We identify the surfaces, preparation, paint system, and finish that fit the space before providing a clear quote.
Interior walls
Room refreshes, full color changes, and coordinated wall finishes for residential and commercial interiors.
Exterior painting
Exterior siding, trim, and architectural details prepared and coated for a refreshed, durable finish.
Trim and doors
Clean, deliberate trim and door details, whether matching the wall or creating contrast around an opening.
Decks and wood surfaces
Preparation and finish work for weathered decks and other exterior wood surfaces.
Office and commercial
Practical painting plans for offices, lobbies, and other working environments with site logistics discussed up front.
Selected work
Preparation you can see in the result.
Selected past work completed by Shawn. Every property and existing surface is different, so the final scope begins with an on-site walkthrough.
Exterior wood
Deck restoration
A weathered painted deck was stripped back and refinished to reveal and protect the wood.
Residential exterior
Exterior refresh
Surface preparation and a clean new finish restored a weathered upper-story exterior.
He communicates clearly, directly, accurately and in detail. The entire process from our first discussion to our final payment was seamless. It was a pleasure to work with Shawn.
Excerpted from a customer reference letter. Published with permission and anonymized for privacy.
The process
Simple, visible, and built around the space.
Good painting is more than the final coat. The work should be understandable before it starts and easy to review when it is finished.
Schedule a walkthrough- 1
Walk through
Review the space, existing surfaces, access, colors, and desired finish.
- 2
Prepare deliberately
Protect the work area, repair and smooth surfaces, clean, mask, and establish crisp tape lines.
- 3
Paint efficiently
With the preparation complete, apply the selected paint system and finish cleanly.
- 4
Walk through again
Review the completed work together and document any final touch-ups.
Luninvolk Painting
Independent service with direct communication.
Work directly with Shawn Luninvolk from the first conversation through the final walkthrough. Each quote is shaped around the actual surfaces, color change, paint choice, and preparation the project requires.
Service area
Minneapolis and surrounding metro communities and suburbs.
Request an estimate
Tell Shawn about your project.
Share the space, location, surfaces involved, and timing you have in mind. Shawn will review the details and follow up to discuss the work and arrange a walkthrough.
Prefer to call?
(612) 310-4751