Too many St. Louis homeowners have dealt with painting contractors who vanish mid-project, fail to return calls, or leave behind a mess that takes days to clean. Owner Joel Greiner founded Paint the Earth in 2015 specifically to address these frustrations, implementing systems that keep customers informed throughout every project.
Joel personally handles estimates and maintains direct communication with homeowners from first contact through final walkthrough. The team includes Beth, who has been with the company for six years managing sales and project coordination, color consultant Maggie, wallpaper specialist Sophia, and crew members Josiah, Dan, Lonnie, Riley, Ben, and Max. The company emphasizes hiring good and decent human beings first, then training them as painters.
Paint the Earth handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, wallpaper services, popcorn ceiling removal, drywall repair, and pressure washing. The fully insured team also takes on commercial projects including schools and restaurants. Based at 3046 Watson Road, they serve St. Louis, Maplewood, Creve Coeur, Kirkwood, Ladue, Webster Groves, Chesterfield, and surrounding communities.
Updated: 05-07-2026
Long-term relationships are a hallmark of the company. Osamuede Osemwota writes "we've been using them for almost 10 years" and calls Paint the Earth "extremely responsive." Cassandra Bazemore notes "this is the 4th paint project completed by PTE at our home and they have always done a GREAT JOB." Joanna Dinsmore describes a third sunroom project, while Michelle Burke is "already thinking about my next project."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Beth handles scheduling and project communication for most jobs. Susan Hudson writes that "Beth was very prompt, responsive, friendly, and on top of all the scheduling like a champ." Brett Kelley adds that "Beth communicated very clearly and professionally from her first visit, explaining the project timeline and what to expect." Beth Stelmach calls the "professionalism, the communication, and responsiveness all first rate."
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The company emphasizes accountability when issues come up. Brett Kelley shares a detailed account of a basement floor touch-up that didn't paint-match perfectly, noting "Beth again had Josiah out the next day to give the basement one final, full, uniform coat. In the end, everything looks perfect." The /about page reinforces this commitment, stating "if you discover areas that aren't up to your quality standards we will return and make the job right free of charge."
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Several team members earn repeated praise. Brett Kelley calls Dan and Josiah "very kind and worked neatly and efficiently." Elizabeth Reinsch notes "Max did a great job" on her project. Susan Hudson highlights that "Ben and Dan were professional, efficient, and diligent about keeping things very clean and organized." Color consultant Maggie and wallpaper specialist Sophia also receive consistent recognition across reviews.
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Historic property work is a documented strength. K.H. describes a 100+ year old concrete home, calling the team "completely tuned in to how special our property is, and sensitive to our 'vision.'" Michael Harrold reports an "excellent experience with Paint the Earth when they recently repainted, painted ladies style, my historic two-story brick home in Soulard." Jessica Newcomb's tall-ceilinged historic home was completed by Josiah with what she calls "a fabulous and professional job."
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Reviews consistently note fair pricing and flexibility. Susan Sears calls the price "amazing" and adds "don't miss their winter specials." Michelle Burke writes that "the estimate and pricing was very reasonable" and the team "happily added" additional items mid-project. Hyun Kim notes Paint the Earth offered "the most competitive bid by far" after comparing multiple painters.
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The family-owned identity comes through clearly in customer reviews. Steven Litzsinger describes the company as "a great, locally owned and operated, company that does excellent work" and ends with "support local, family owned, businesses!" The /about page tells how Joel Greiner started painting through high school and graduate school before founding Paint the Earth in 2015 and merging with Mustard Seed Contracting in 2018. Many customers find the company through neighbor referrals.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Company Website
Missouri does not require a state-level contractor license for painting contractors. Paint the Earth LLC is registered with the Missouri Secretary of State as a Domestic Limited Liability Company. The company was formed on December 10, 2015, with Charter No. LC001471185. The registered agent is Joel Greiner. The business status is Active and in good standing.
-Verification Sources: Missouri Secretary of State Business Entity Search
Updated: 05-07-2026