When Bryan Jack hired Carter Custom Painting to work on his 120-year-old bungalow on The Hill in St. Louis, he expected standard wall painting. What he got was a crew that navigated around an active kitchen remodel, painted stucco walls and tight nooks, whitewashed a stone fireplace, and hand-painted a midcentury modern mural on a curved wall from just a rough idea. Bryan called the result "a real touch of art" brought into his home.
Owner Rich Carter founded the company in 2005 and runs it as a family operation with crew members Mike and Hailey. Rich holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Fontbonne University, which explains the company's range beyond residential and commercial painting into mural work, sign painting, window lettering, and custom furniture refinishing. Commercial clients include Missouri Botanical Garden, Coca Cola, Jewish Community Center, and River City Casino.
The fully insured team serves the greater St. Louis area within a 50-mile radius, covering Imperial, Wildwood, Kirkwood, Chesterfield, and surrounding communities.
Updated: 05-07-2026
Cabinet refinishing is the most frequently praised service across reviews. Troy and Megan Cosgrove had their oak cabinets painted navy blue and said they "look factory produced." Joan Zaleski's plantation shutters came back looking "factory new" and saved her thousands compared to replacement. Debra A tested her painted cabinets for two months of daily wear and reported "no issues at all." Rich uses spray finishes on doors for a smooth, consistent result.
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Several reviewers mention getting multiple quotes before choosing this company. Robert Hart received a bid so reasonable he "thought something had to be wrong" and ended up adding ceiling, trim, and extra rooms to the project. Bryan Jack described the company as "very competitively priced" on a complex job involving stucco walls and a custom mural in a 120-year-old bungalow on The Hill.
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Rich Carter's fine arts background shows in reviews describing work that goes far beyond walls and ceilings. Bryan Jack gave Rich "a rough idea from a picture" of midcentury modern designs and Rich "was able to make it happen in just a few hours" on a curved wall. Taylor Brother's outdoor office building murals generate constant attention, with people "driving by saying how much they love it."
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Speed comes up frequently without complaints about quality shortcuts. Robert Davis noted the team went "from bidding the job to painting our whole kitchen's worth of cabinets and 2 bedrooms in less than one week." Bryan Jack's crew "finished earlier than expected" while working around an active kitchen remodel. Brian Marchwinski confirmed "the estimate and job were both completed quickly."
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Repeat business is a clear pattern in reviews. Lindsay Larsen has hired them for "numerous projects over the years including cabinets, fence staining and most recently interior and exterior painting." Angie Bracken called herself a "very happy repeat customer" after Rich transformed botched cabinets into ones that "look brand new." Elizabeth Ghiassi's child care centers have used them on "several occasions."
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Reviews consistently identify Rich Carter working alongside crew members Mike and Hailey. Robert Hart noted "Rich and his two sons showed up exactly on time each morning" and described the team as "professional, very friendly and, so important in this day and age, extremely trustworthy." Tina Declue called it "a family business that takes pride in their work." Nancy Rowton praised working with "Rich, Mike and Hailey" on her kitchen transformation.
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Heather Welch noticed an issue after her cabinet painting was completed and reported that "Rich came to fix it without question." Robert Hart's review describes Rich returning after a flooring installation to repair wall damage and gaps, completing touch-ups "within one full day." Multiple reviews point to a willingness to come back and make things right rather than dispute or delay.
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Missouri does not require a state-level painting contractor license for painters. Carter Custom Painting LLC is a registered Missouri Limited Liability Company, formed on July 8, 2005, with Charter No. LC0670928 and an Active status. The registered agent is Rich Carter at the Imperial, Missouri address. The company's website states they carry workers compensation and liability insurance and hold a license to work in the City of St. Louis. Verification is available through the Missouri Secretary of State.
-Verification Sources: Missouri Secretary of State (Business Entity Search)
Updated: 05-07-2026