Specializing in cabinet refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, and whole-home transformations, Larry's Painting has deep roots in the Twin Cities painting community. Second-generation owner Guy Martinez leads the fully insured and EPA-certified team, continuing the family business his father Larry founded. The company operates from Saint Paul and Inver Grove Heights, serving homeowners and commercial clients throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro within a 15-mile radius.
Guy personally handles estimates, color consultations, and works alongside his crew on job sites. The team uses Sherwin-Williams products and takes a no-subcontractor approach, with the same professionals present from first consultation through final walkthrough. Services range from single-room refreshes and wallpaper removal to complex pre-sale renovations involving drywall, knockdown ceilings, trim work, and smoke damage remediation. Larry's Painting serves Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Woodbury, Eagan, Bloomington, Inver Grove Heights, and surrounding communities.
Reviews consistently highlight Guy's hands-on involvement from estimate through completion. Sherri Werth describes how Guy "sat down with me and listened to what I wanted" and "made my vision come to life." Tom Gibbons adds that they "loved how hard he worked for us." This owner-on-site model means the same person who quotes the job is the one doing the work.
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Multiple customers describe results that transform existing cabinets without replacement. Dianna Weir says her cabinets "look like they came straight from the showroom" with a "smooth finish, perfect color, and no weird streaks." Amanda Miller notes the kitchen "feels high-end now" after Guy "paid attention to every detail." The owner's reply confirms extensive experience handling varied cabinet finishes, styles, and damage.
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A strong pattern across reviews shows pricing transparency. Chloe Taber reports the "final cost ended up being even less than expected, which was a wonderful surprise." Margaret Daniels confirms the "price was exactly what we expected, no surprises." Elias Nord echoes this with "no surprise charges! gave me a bid and finished on time." Customers consistently describe estimates that hold firm through completion.
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Popcorn ceiling work is one of the most frequently mentioned services in reviews. Angel Glass describes how Larry's Painting "scraped off our popcorn and did a knockdown finish on our ceilings." Sara Beach praises the "wonderful job scrapping our existing popcorn ceiling and repainting it in a knockdown style." The team handles removal, texture application (knockdown, smooth, skim coat), and repainting as a complete package.
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Several reviews describe home sale transformations with measurable results. Dean Russell Johnson hired the team for a "badly weathered and peeling exterior" on a rental and reports "we ended up selling the house for well over asking price." Elias Nord needed extensive pre-sale work and notes his "house sold in under a week." Deb Scheel's smoke-remediated home was purchased by "the next person that walked through it" after the painting was complete.
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Repeat business shows up across several reviews. Taylor Kappenman states "I've used them time and time again" for exterior painting, skim walls, Sheetrock, ceiling repair, and more. Sam Horsman confirms "Guy has done lots of work for us from painting to removing popcorn ceiling." The owner's reply to tim olaleye references "working with your family over the years," and Catie Triviski's reply notes the ongoing family relationship.
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One reviewer, Debra Mullins, describes a serious incident where "painting rags" were "flushed down my toilets and caused 24k damage when the basement flooded." She states she "sued them for damages in court and won." The owner has not responded to this review. This is the only negative review among 80 total in the two-year period, and it stands without a public response or resolution from the company.
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Color guidance is a service customers value. Alexis Foster describes how Guy "suggested a subtle shade that we never would have thought of" for kitchen cabinets. The company website confirms a free, professional in-home color consultation is included with every project. Karla Haij's owner reply references "brainstorming colors for your beautiful home together," showing Guy's collaborative approach to selection.
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Minnesota requires a Residential Building Contractor or Remodeler license for contractors offering two or more special skills on residential projects over $15,000. Larry's Painting previously held Contractor Registration No. IR689857 under the name Guy L. Martinez DBA Larrys Painting, registered through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. As of the most recent verification, this registration shows a status of NON-RENEWABLE with an effective date of 01/27/2015. The business entity is registered as Larry's Painting, LLC. The company claims to be "State Certified" and "Fully Insured" in its advertising materials.