Owner Arnold Helgerson founded All Metro Painting of Blaine in 2010, and when homeowners call or submit an estimate request, Arnold personally responds. Kristine Stoneman describes the process well, noting that Arnold stopped by to provide an estimate with measurements the same day she reached out. Arnold handles the majority of projects himself, with crew member John joining on larger jobs like the seven-room, two-bathroom project he and Arnold completed in just two days for Linda Passon.
The fully insured company specializes in residential and light commercial painting, including interior and exterior work, cabinet refinishing, fireplace transformations, wood staining, deck staining, wallpaper removal, and drywall repair. Arnold selects materials based on each room's function, choosing the right finishes and products depending on how the space is used.
Based in Wyoming, Minnesota, All Metro Painting of Blaine serves the Twin Cities Metro area and western Wisconsin, covering communities from Blaine and Coon Rapids to Forest Lake, Lindstrom, and Stillwater. The company holds Minnesota Contractor Registration No. IR812317 and offers warranties on completed work.
The repeat customer rate stands out across reviews. Linda Passon hired Arnold three separate times, noting "their work is meticulous, clean and precise." Seena Zamrzla has used the company for more than six projects between herself and her brother, calling each experience "nothing less than perfect." Kari Lahti returned after five years, and Elizabeth Gunder has had Arnold paint walls, trim, windows, cabinets, and a two-story foyer over the years.
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Speed is one of the most frequently praised qualities. Arnold and John painted Linda Passon's "kitchen, living room, sunroom, foyer, master bedroom, 2 bathrooms and laundry in 2 days." Kathryn Miller called Arnold's work "flawless" and noted "he's so fast." Holly Bergman reported her project was completed within a few days, and John Berget described the interior work as "remarkably fast and no cleanup required."
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Fireplace transformations appear in several detailed reviews. Gwen Enzler describes how Arnold suggested a paint color for her fireplace and painted it with "a pop of white paint around the fireplace cover," saying "it is gorgeous!" Debbie Mewhorter took her fireplace from browns to white in one day, calling it a "fantastic job" that made the living room "so much brighter." Boppie at Happy Haus had Arnold paint a two-story exterior chimney, converting raw brick to a custom painted finish.
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Multiple reviews are tagged with "Great price" or "Reasonable price" by Google reviewers. Michael Crego stated the family received "better service than anticipated" and declared they would never use other painters again. Jake Jirik described the pricing as "a very fair price," while Boppie noted Arnold has "reasonable prices." Deni Jo Ballanger, a repeat customer of many years, confirms Arnold is "very fair in his pricing."
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Arnold's direct involvement is one of the company's defining features. Boppie describes how Arnold "responds almost immediately to texts, shows up when he says he'll be there, and kept us posted throughout the process." Roxy Stekelenburg praised Arnold for being "incredibly flexible and easy to communicate with throughout the entire project." Brad Schotzko noted Arnold even referred them to a color consultant, and Karen Duhn said the team worked with them to ensure the right finishes for each room.
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Several customers highlight the cleanup without being asked. Linda Passon noted that "when they're through they clean everything up before they leave." Karen Duhn said she was "impressed with the cleanup that was done after finishing painting of several rooms." Barbara Brenna mentioned that after cabinet painting, "they also cleaned up after their work." John Berget summed it up as "remarkably fast and no cleanup required."
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Arnold's flexibility and availability come up frequently. Seena Zamrzla called to schedule a bathroom project and "with no notice he is fitting me in within three days." Kristine Stoneman noted Arnold responded to her inquiry quickly and "stopped to provide an estimate with just a few measurements on the same day." Holly Bergman simply stated Arnold "came in when I needed and completed the job within a few days."
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Minnesota requires a Residential Building Contractor or Remodeler registration for painting projects over $15,000 through the Department of Labor and Industry. All Metro Painting of Blaine LLC holds Contractor Registration No. IR812317, with an effective date of 1/6/2026, verified through the MN Department of Labor and Industry at https://ims.dli.mn.gov/ims/Base/Details?EncrID=738436234. The company is registered as a domestic LLC with the Minnesota Secretary of State, File No. 4395751-2, filed 8/3/2011, with a status of Active / In Good Standing. The registered office is at 10513 Able Str NE, Blaine, MN 55434, and the principal executive office is at 7904 Pioneer Rd, Wyoming, MN 55092. Manager is Arnold Helgerson.
-Verification Sources: MN Department of Labor & Industry, MN Secretary of State