Serving Central Iowa since 2006, Cutting Edge Painting LLC operates from their Nevada headquarters with a team of over 30 employees spanning dedicated painting, drywall, carpentry, and flooring divisions. Owner Lanny Feight leads the organization while Vice President of Operations Tad Walker handles estimates and project coordination. Office Manager Amy Johnson and Administrative Assistant Taylor Welch manage client communication and scheduling.
The company handles residential interior and exterior painting, commercial projects, property management services, drywall repair, epoxy floor coatings, cabinet refinishing, fence and deck staining, and industrial work. Specialized divisions include James Cunningham leading drywall, Kurt Rutledge overseeing carpentry, and Seth Macke running the flooring crew. Crew lead painters Justen Evans, Russell Wright, Julien Saldana, and Claire Wright manage job sites.
Based at 1527 W K Ave in Nevada, Cutting Edge Painting serves the greater Central Iowa region including Ames, Des Moines, Clear Lake, and surrounding communities. All crew members arrive in uniform and the company offers Sherwin-Williams color consultation services.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Speed stands out across reviews. Doug Watson reports his "entire first floor in a single day" while the A & K Bender review notes the team "painted almost the whole house in 1 1/2 days." Brandy Stark's office building with 15 individual offices, lobby, conference room, and common areas was completed in "a day and a half." Multiple crews working simultaneously enable rapid turnaround without sacrificing quality.
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The company operates distinct divisions for comprehensive service. Heidi Ihle describes receiving "drywall repair, new trim, casing, new LVP floors and painted the whole interior." Scott Whitaker confirms they "repaired and painted our garage walls and ceiling and installed an epoxy floor." Jim Davis notes "the scope of the project included a little drywall repair and carpentry, and the Cutting Edge team had the expertise to handle the whole job themselves."
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Value emerges consistently in reviews. Bruce Porter calls them "Professional, friendly, fair price." Kerry Cox describes "The price was very reasonable for the work that needed to be done." Jim Davis specifically notes "the price was very reasonable" on his whole first floor project. John Norem, self-described as "a perfectionist," confirms they were "reasonably priced and did exactly what they said they would do regarding the work, the cost."
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Attention to protection appears repeatedly. Erik Oleson appreciates "they put plastic up on the house where the fence meets the house" and "cleaned everything up and put everything back when they were done so you wouldn't have known they were there." Jim Walters specifically praises that "the cleanup was fantastic." Debbie Ladd notes they were "careful of my property/landscaping as they painted."
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Reviews name multiple team members with specific praise. Kerry Cox gives a "shout out to Tad, James, Desmond, and the rest of the guys." Jeffrey Jensen credits "Brian and his crew" as "extremely detailed, professional and courteous." Oliver Keeling notes "Love Mike and Tad and crews" while Joy O. confirms "Tad and crew are great to work with." This consistency suggests stable, experienced teams.
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Return customers appear throughout reviews. Erik Oleson notes they "stained our new fence back in 2020 and we had them back to do another coat this year." Doug Watson's review ends with Cutting Edge responding about "Looking forward to doing second floor and your doors!" Joe Shearer states directly "I have used Cutting Edge for many projects and they always do a great job."
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Chris Zummak's review mentioned "drips on cabinets, doors have missing spots." The owner response demonstrates accountability, stating "Unfortunately, we do not have your name listed in our contacts. Please call us so we can make things right." Rather than defensiveness, the response shows willingness to address concerns and resolve issues directly when notified.
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Commercial capability extends beyond residential work. Brandy Stark describes her "office building with 15 individual offices with a lobby, conference room, and several other common areas." Casady Christiansen Lease notes they painted "a workplace" where painters were "respectful" and "never parked in the lot and weren't overly loud." The Procore profile shows over $4.8 million in average project size across commercial, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
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Updated: 04-07-2026