When Carol Chase called about peeling paint on her gutters left by a previous contractor, project manager Christiana George met with her more than once, walked through every detail, and when a miscommunication arose mid-project, ensured painters returned promptly to correct it. "Christiana was on top of things from start to finish," Carol later wrote. That kind of ownership defines how this Golden Valley operation runs.
Part of the national That 1 Painter network founded in 2011, the Twin Cities location serves a 10-county metro area with specialties in popcorn ceiling removal, cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, limewash application, drywall repair, and exterior repainting. Project managers Christiana George, Marc, and Jim Graff oversee jobs from estimate through final walk-through while background-checked crews led by painters Darwin, Gustavo, and Brayan handle on-site work.
The fully bonded and insured team is EPA RRP lead-safe certified for pre-1978 homes and is BBB accredited since 2024. All work carries a three-year transferable warranty. That 1 Painter Twin Cities serves Golden Valley, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and communities across all 10 Twin Cities metro counties.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Customers consistently describe a same-day or next-day response from a dedicated project manager who visits the home in person. Jodi Petersen noted her on-site visit covered every detail and that Christiana George was "very meticulous" from the first meeting through the final walk-through. Several reviewers mention receiving an estimate on the spot during that initial visit, with pricing that remained consistent through project completion — no surprise charges after work began. -Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Crews arrive with furniture and floor protection already planned, cover everything before touching a brush, and maintain daily communication with customers through the assigned project manager. Terri Cohn described the prep on her basement ceiling as "very precise" and noted painters worked around fixed wall features — including a bathroom mirror — without leaving a mark. The same project manager who ran the estimate stays on the job, which reviewers consistently describe as the difference between a smooth project and an uncertain one. -Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The final walk-through is where project managers and customers inspect together before the crew leaves — and where touch-ups get caught and addressed on the spot. Jodi Petersen wrote that Christiana George spotted areas needing attention "I hadn't even noticed." Terri Cohn noted crews returned for minor touch-ups they identified themselves during that final review. Multiple reviews describe this step as what separates the experience from previous contractors customers had used. -Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Cabinet refinishing projects begin with a color consultation included at no extra cost, followed by detailed surface preparation before any product is applied. Customers including Lori Sloan, Michelle Azure, Diana Rae Evensen, and Laura Kempke all reviewed their cabinet projects with specific praise for finish quality and color accuracy. The consistent theme across these reviews is that results arrive closer to brand-new cabinets than a paint job — at a fraction of replacement cost. Jocelyn Cunha's kitchen transformation is among the most cited examples of what the service delivers. -Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Exterior projects on aging Twin Cities homes draw consistent praise for preparation that goes beyond a quick wash and roll. Lead testing is performed on pre-1978 homes as standard practice, surfaces are scraped and spot-primed, and pressure washing is included free with every exterior job. Carol Chase's gutters — left in poor condition by a previous contractor — were "scraped, primed, and repainted" to her satisfaction. When a miscommunication arose mid-project, project manager Christiana George ensured painters returned promptly to make it right. -Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The company's approach to problems shows up in both the warranty process and review responses. Mary Jo Vene-Loida's review documents a warranty claim for peeling paint that was honored and resolved. The craig hoecherl review about popcorn ceiling cracking received a professional owner reply acknowledging the concern and explaining the process without defensiveness. One negative limewash review did not receive a public response — a gap worth noting for potential customers. Overall, the pattern shows accountability when the company is engaged. -Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several customers note they received multiple estimates before choosing That 1 Painter Twin Cities and found the pricing competitive relative to what was delivered. Chris Riemenschneider wrote that he "shopped around and they were very fair on price." Reviewers describe the value becoming clearest after the project is complete — project manager oversight, included color consultation, thorough cleanup, and a three-year transferable warranty combine into a package that customers feel justifies the cost against lower-bid alternatives. -Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Minnesota requires a Residential Building Contractor registration for projects valued over $15,000. That 1 Painter Twin Cities holds active Contractor Registration IR810534, issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry with an effective date of January 1, 2026. The business operates as That 1 Painter of Minnesota LLC, registered at 1405 Lilac Drive N, No. 160A, Golden Valley, MN 55422. The company is also EPA RRP lead-safe certified and BBB accredited since October 2024. -Verification Sources: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry — https://ims.dli.mn.gov/ims/Base/Details?EncrID=736567178
Updated: 04-07-2026