About Creative Touch Paint & Design
Janet Rudd and her husband launched Creative Touch Paint & Design in Washington, Missouri in 2017, growing the operation from a small painting service into a full creative studio. Craig Sr. joined the team bringing decades of wood finishing experience, handling complicated staircases and door finishes with precision. Paul focuses on door staining projects for both interior and exterior applications. Danielle earned a reputation customers call "wallpaper artist" status for her installation work, often partnering with Andrea on complex pattern matching. Anna Marie preps cabinets, trim, and special projects in the studio space.
The company operates from a showroom called The Studio on Highway 100 where clients touch and compare finish samples before committing. Services span interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, faux finishes including metallic and copper effects, wall murals, wallpaper installation and removal, furniture refinishing, and color consultation. Creative Touch also partners with SEAL Epoxy for garage floor coatings and serves commercial clients including BNBs and hospitality spaces.
Creative Touch Paint & Design, LLC is registered with the Missouri Secretary of State and serves Washington and surrounding Franklin County communities.
Updated: 05-07-2026
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How does Creative Touch Paint & Design match existing cabinet finishes when expanding or refinishing kitchens?
Cabinet finish matching draws specific praise. Tom Dieckhaus says the team did "an amazing job matching our existing cabinet finishes" and described Janet as "very friendly and responsive." Phil Gerber describes the result as cabinets that "don't look painted, it looks like we had new cabinets installed." The Studio showroom on Highway 100 lets clients preview refinished cabinet samples, metallic finishes, and custom techniques before committing.
What faux finish techniques does Creative Touch Paint & Design use to create custom decorative work?
Janet's team handles a wide range of decorative projects with realistic results. Jen Kelpe describes the "faux copper stove hood she made for us" as so realistic that "our guests have a hard time believing it isn't real copper." Ann Marie Hoerr says her finished room is so beautiful "everyone thinks we wallpapered." Monica Spitler had a custom linen-look wall finish created exactly to her vision.
How does Creative Touch Paint & Design handle wallpaper installation and removal projects?
Both wallpaper services receive strong reviews. Becky Meyer praises the "expert wallpaper installation and perfect cleanup." Lori VanLeer documented her condo remodel with before-and-after photos showing the team "getting the wall paper off, walls repaired and prepped and then painted." Danielle is the company's recognized wallpaper specialist on the in-house crew.
Can Creative Touch Paint & Design handle multiple projects across one home in a single engagement?
Yes, the team frequently bundles projects. Melissa Wallach hired Creative Touch over several months for "painting on our patio cover, refinished a wooden tabletop, and painted our entire family room, bkfst room and kitchen." She found pricing "fair" and the crew "respectful of our home." Jennifer Hill had cabinets, fireplace, and main-level walls completed together with "such a great group of professionals."
What do customers say about the Creative Touch Paint & Design crew's professionalism and cleanup standards?
Punctuality and tidiness come up repeatedly. Local Guide Ryan Vanbuskirk calls the team "punctual, organized, and detail-oriented" and notes they "left everything spotless." Dolores Ruether highlights Craig, Anna Marie, and Sam for amazing work in all categories. Jeffrey Guehne describes the project including drywall texture matching as completed with "care and efficiency."
Why do customers return to Creative Touch Paint & Design for additional projects?
Repeat business is common across the review base. Michele Jones notes "I have used Creative Touch twice now for my painting needs." Lisa Straatmann calls hers a "second wonderful experience with the Creative Touch team." Molly Lynchard says the company "has done two jobs for us" involving cabinets and walls. Kim Ronchetto describes her project as "actually the third house" she has hired Janet to help with.
How did Creative Touch Paint & Design handle a complex restoration project?
Ted Macdonald brought in a 47-pound cast iron cherub statue after a local steel shop recommended Creative Touch. Janet "was able to 'build up' and paint the details 'in', to maintain the original finish look." Ted declared himself "super satisfied" with her "professional care on this project," adding the restored statue is "good for another 154 yrs."
Which Creative Touch Paint & Design team members do customers mention by name in reviews?
Several crew members earn specific recognition. Jane Brueggemann says Paul and Anna Marie did "an exceptionally great job painting and repairing our ceilings." Cindy Hulbert calls out Paul for an "excellent job staining the exterior and interior of the door as well as painting the trim." Amy Narup notes Paul "expertly fixed the seams and holes, and painted our walls flawlessly." Craig Sr., Craig Jr., and Sam also receive named praise.
Is Creative Touch Paint & Design a registered Missouri business entity, and does Missouri require a painting contractor license?
Missouri does not require a state-level painting contractor license, and the City of Washington does not require a municipal painter license. Creative Touch Paint & Design, LLC is registered as an Active domestic Limited Liability Company with the Missouri Secretary of State (Charter No. LC001597401, Date Formed 6/25/2018). Janet Rudd serves as Registered Agent. Verification is available through the Missouri Secretary of State business entity search.
-Verification Sources: Missouri Secretary of State, Project License Lookup File