Peter Rinaldi founded Top Shelf Painting & Improvement Specialists in 1998, growing the company from a solo operation into a family-run team based at their showroom on Livernois Road in Troy. Peter handles project oversight and estimates while his wife Colleen serves as color coordinator and manager, visiting homes with paint swatches to match colors on site. Project managers Alex and Nick run job sites, and crew leaders like Trevor and Marco oversee daily work across residential and commercial projects.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing and refacing, deck staining, drywall repair, wood replacement, brick mineral painting, floor coatings, gutter installation, and industrial coating systems. Cabinet doors and drawers are removed and sprayed in a controlled environment for a factory-grade finish. The fully licensed and insured team also provides countertop installation and LVP flooring.
Serving Oakland County, Macomb County, and parts of Wayne County, the company offers a two-year workmanship warranty on interior and exterior painting and a separate warranty on cabinet refinishing. Top Shelf Painting has been featured on WXYZ TV ABC 7 Home Pros.
Updated: 03-26-2026
Multiple customers describe cabinet refinishing as a cost-saving transformation. James Lewandowski noted "the costs were a 1/4 to a 1/3 of new kitchen makeover" while Colleen helped coordinate cabinet color with new countertops. David VanDeVelde praised the two-person process where Trevor started the project and Jeff installed doors and hardware, saying "I really did get what I paid for."
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Colleen Rinaldi serves as color coordinator and client liaison across many projects. Adam described how "Colleen visited with a swatch and matched it perfectly" during his exterior repaint. Tasha E credits Colleen for setting everything up and "continued to keep in touch until the project was completed." Sheri Kerestman added that "Colleen and Elmer were fantastic to work with."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several customers highlight the team's urgency around seasonal deadlines. Chris Jeczen wrote they "painted our exterior in record time before the weather changed" and John Flenna's owner reply confirms completing his exterior "before the weather turned on us." Adam's crew worked "13.5 hours" on a 90-degree day to finish on schedule.
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Adam obtained multiple quotes and found that Top Shelf's bid, while the highest, was "the most thorough, addressing the full scope of work needed." He noted other companies only partially addressed damaged wood sections. When comparing painting costs alone, Top Shelf was "competitively priced, right in the middle." Multiple other customers tagged their reviews as "Reasonable price" or "Great price."
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Alex receives repeated praise across reviews for communication and follow-through. Terri Finefter described Alex as "VERY communicative and approachable" who "takes the stress out of the project by setting clear expectations." Kate Shaughnessy called Alex "the best project manager" after a cabinet refinishing project, and Kim Marschner simply stated Alex was "amazing."
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Cleanup is one of the most frequently mentioned themes. Bill Marlett praised "clean edges and no runs drips or spills" along with "neat and thorough cleanup." Corrin Taylor described how they "covered everything head to toe with plastic and drop cloths." Mark Horvath noted "each night the areas were cleaned up and the house looked beautiful when they left."
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Two one-star reviews exist among the 93 recent reviews. Maria Samuel cited incomplete cabinet work and scheduling delays. The owner response acknowledged "we fell short in your case" and confirmed feedback was shared with management. Dave Panek raised quality concerns, and the response invited direct contact at (248) 617-4000 to "address any concerns directly." Both responses avoided defensiveness.
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Trevor appears in multiple reviews for his thoroughness. Barb Chmiel wrote that Trevor "found seams and nail pops that we didn't even see" while painting her entire condo. Lisa Williams praised Trevor as "punctual, friendly, and professional" for addressing an area of concern on her kitchen wall. David VanDeVelde called Trevor's work "second to none."
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Michigan requires a Residential Maintenance and Alteration Contractor license through LARA for painting projects over $600. Top Shelf Painting states on their Warranty and Credentials page that they are properly licensed for residential and commercial painting in Michigan and carry active general liability and workers compensation insurance. The business is registered as Top Shelf Painter, Inc., Entity No. 800653293, a Domestic Profit Corporation filed 4/8/2005 with Active status and Good AR Standing through the Michigan Business Registry. Resident Agent and President is Peter Rinaldi at 1130 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083.
-Verification Sources: Michigan Business Registry (LARA), topshelfus.com/warranty-and-credentials/
Updated: 03-26-2026