Specializing in transformative interior and exterior painting, popcorn ceiling removal, and drywall restoration, PrimeTime Painting & Drywall has served the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro since 1996. Owner Al Pearson personally handles every estimate, walking homeowners through project scope, surface preparation needs, and finish options before work begins. One customer noted Al's crew was "covering floor areas with construction paper, carpeted areas with stick-on plastic sheeting and covering all walls with plastic."
The fully licensed and insured company operates from Coon Rapids and handles projects ranging from single-room refreshes to whole-home exteriors, screened porch staining, cabinet refinishing, epoxy garage floors, and water damage restoration. The crew includes long-tenured team members Tony, Shanna, Russel, Ever, and Victor, whose names appear across years of customer feedback. Al and his team serve Minneapolis, St. Paul, Shoreview, Lino Lakes, and surrounding Twin Cities suburbs within a 25-mile radius.
Customers describe an extensive prep process before any painting begins. Tom Gerster details the crew "covering floor areas with construction paper, carpeted areas with stick-on plastic sheeting and covering all walls with plastic for the ceiling." Pam O'Rourke adds that the team was "meticulous with the prep to protect our floors & woodwork." Mary notes they covered carpet and large furniture that stayed in the room, sealing around all windows with caulking.
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Cleanup is one of the most frequently praised aspects of this company. Amanda Gall reports "they left my house cleaner than it was when they showed up!" Judy describes the scene after a full exterior repaint, noting "Not one drop of paint anywhere!" Susan confirms the crew "cleaned up after themselves every day" throughout her project, and Cecilia Warner adds that the team hauled away all debris when finished.
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Multiple customers highlight pricing accuracy and transparency. Judy states "there were no surprises at the end, the quote was right on" after a four-day exterior project. Peter Butler appreciated "how transparent pricing was for an additional, third coat of paint" when the family chose a bright color. Sonja Helgeson summarizes the pattern, noting "we received a great value for the quality of the workmanship."
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A notable pattern emerges in the reviews showing families coming back again and again. Cinnamon Glassbrenner writes "Primetime Painting is the only painter to call" and describes how her mother, sister, and brother-in-law's clients all use the company. Sharon Weber confirms "This is the second time they have done our painting and we couldn't have been happier." Bradley Brolsma, Greg Barilla, and Brian Fernandes all returned for second or third projects.
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Popcorn ceiling removal is one of the company's most reviewed specialties. Teresa weidenbacher describes a full condo project where the crew "skim coated ceiling to perfection including two serious cracks hidden under popcorn." Dan Klima confirms the crew "did a fantastic job replacing our old popcorn ceiling with knock-down, including priming and painting" while keeping dust to a minimum. Karen Ordner, Peggy Anderson, and Tom Gerster document similar ceiling transformation results.
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Sharon Hall shares a memorable example. While painting her laundry room, Al discovered a leaking faucet the homeowner was unaware of. He also "was able to blend in some paint to cover a water stain on our ceiling saving us about $1000.00 in painting costs." Richard Doyle encountered the opposite scenario, where a wrong paint shade (his mistake) required redoing half the house, and the crew handled it with patience and professionalism.
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Word-of-mouth referrals drive much of the company's business. John Maurer writes "I was originally referred to Primetime by a very reputable design/paint store." Terese erickson was "highly recommended by another gifted painter." Sharon Hall thanks her friend daily for sharing Al's contact information, and Cinnamon Glassbrenner's brother-in-law, who runs a flooring company, regularly refers his own customers to Al's crew.
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Minnesota requires Contractor Registration through the Department of Labor and Industry for residential projects over $15,000. PrimeTime Painting & Drywall LLC holds active Contractor Registration No. IR765528 with an "Issued" status, effective 1/1/2026 and expiring 12/31/2027. The business is also registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State as a Domestic Limited Liability Company, File No. 906357-2, with a status of Active / In Good Standing. The LLC was originally filed on 5/14/2004, with Alan Pearson listed as Manager and Registered Agent.
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