When Tim and Jen Andrews needed their 1990s golden oak kitchen cabinets painted, they hired Mark Nelson of HB Painting Company. Seven years later, they reported the cabinets remained "incredibly durable, with only slight touch ups due to multiple kids and rough toys." That kind of longevity defines what Mark has built from his 2,500-square-foot spray booth facility in St. Louis Park since 2006.
Mark operates HB Painting Company as a solo craftsman, handling every estimate, prep session, and spray application himself. The company specializes in kitchen cabinet painting, off-site furniture refinishing, and electrostatic metal painting. His signature process uses grain fillers and flood coats to transform dark oak cabinets into smooth, modern finishes. Loose items like doors and drawers travel to his professional spray booth, while cabinet boxes are finished on-site within two to three days.
The fully insured company backs all work with a three-year written workmanship warranty. Mark serves the Minneapolis and St. Louis Park metro area, offering furniture pickup and delivery as part of his refinishing service.
Multiple customers describe dramatic oak cabinet makeovers. Bernadette Zwak says Mark "really changed our golden oak warm kitchen to light and airy," while Scott Robinson praises "his process to create a smooth painted finish on our previously stained oak cabinets." The company uses a proprietary grain filler and flood coat method that eliminates wood grain completely before applying the final spray finish.
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Preparation is the most frequently praised aspect of Mark's process. Ana M Nuñez F states she has "never seen a cleaner and more meticulous prep job," and Pat Roth describes Mark as "meticulous, reliable, honest, and respectful." Karen Mariska adds that his bid and contract were "thorough and clear" with no surprises. The consistent prep quality stems from Mark's systematic approach using professional spray equipment.
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Nine of thirty-nine recent reviews independently mention pricing. Sean K. Jensen felt "his pricing was more than fair," Molly Klotsche confirms "pricing is very fair for the quality and service you get," and Cally Samson Hyde describes a "very reasonable price." Customers who comment on value consistently position Mark's rates as competitive relative to the finished quality they receive.
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Yes. Mark handles furniture projects at his dedicated spray booth and includes transportation. Molly Klotsche notes "he took a lot of care with not only the painting but also the delivery back to my house (wrapping and padding with blankets)." Mary Doubek adds she "liked that he picked up my furniture and delivered it." Cally Samson Hyde confirms "pick up and delivery of my item was included."
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Several customers report exceptional durability years after completion. Tim and Jen Andrews say cabinets painted "almost seven years ago" remain in great condition despite rough use from children. Laura Lehman confirms her dining room chairs "survived the baby and toddler years" after eighteen months with "not a chip in sight." Mark's fine finish spray method and premium product selection contribute to these long-lasting results.
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Customers consistently describe minimal disruption. Nina Bauernfeind says "when he left, it was like nothing happened," and Matt Baldwin confirms Mark "left the house clean and did an amazing job." The company's off-site spray booth model means 90% of spray work happens away from the home, reducing mess and fumes. On-site cabinet box work is completed within two to three days.
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Mark operates as the sole craftsman on every job, from the initial estimate through final cleanup. Sean K. Jensen observes that Mark "brings class and professionalism to his work, including the quality of the materials he uses." Kathy Johnson adds that "he's pleasant to be around so the project was so much easier all the way around." This one-person model ensures consistent quality and direct communication on every project.
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Minnesota requires a Residential Building Contractor license for projects exceeding $15,000. Mark Nelson previously held Residential Contractors license No. BC531120 through Mark Nelson Home Improvement LLC, which carried a Non-Renewable status with an expiration of 3/31/2023. The company maintains general liability insurance coverage. HB Painting Company operates from 6417B Goodrich Ave in St. Louis Park (Minneapolis mailing address), MN 55426.
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