Top-rated painters.

Get matched with top painters in Cologne, MN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Painters in Cologne

Avatar for Jose Gutierrez
Jose Gutierrez
4.9(
69
)

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great Job This is the second time we have hired Jose and his colleague. We were so pleased with his work and exterior painting that we asked him back for interior painting 3 months later."
Recent paint projects
2025
Cabinets
Recent paint projects
2025

+50

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Revel Painting
Revel Painting
4.8(
157
)

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tom and Noah are both quite knowledgeable and very professional. The painting crew did outstanding work for a reasonable price. The work was done in a timely manner and the cleanup was exceptional. Iâ ve recommended revel painting company to several of my neighbors and one of them has already signed up to have his house painted too. Overall this was a great experience and I highly recommend Revel painting company to anyone looking for a nice professional job at a reasonable cost.. Great work guys!!!"
Storefront Transformation
A Touch of Color to a New Build Exterior
Pergola and Gazebo Staining
Modern Twist to Full Exterior
Modern Twist to Full Exterior

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mj lopez painting and cleaning service
Mj lopez painting and cleaning service
4.9(
11
)

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional painting with a quick response time, attention to detail, and a fair price. Victor and Edwin painted my house to prepare for market and did a beautiful job. They walked through the house with me, gave a fair quote; and did the work the same day. Highly recommend. Top notch customer service and communication and superior quality work."
Gallery
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MJQ Painting, LLC
MJQ Painting, LLC
5.0(
9
)

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired this company to help update my kitchen cabinets. The owner was very good to work with, very accommodating and the crew were amazing! They kept the areas around them cleaned up and respected the home. The cabinets turned out incredible. Very nice finish, they look like glass they are so perfect! Added 2 rooms to be painted which both were done timely and again clean and professional and last had them update our wood fence. Needed to be pressure washed, stained and sealed. Again a great job done. No complaints. Would highly recommend this company for any needs you are needing around the house. Hard to find professional, clean and all around good people and this company had it all! Will be using them again in the future."
Logo
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Art Quality Renovations Corp.
Art Quality Renovations Corp.
4.4(
68
)

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project of demo old deck and build a new to the same plan did not get started until late November. There were periodic weeks during the winter that did not allow for any work. The company owner/manager(Ivan) kept us informed of the status. The quality of workmanship was very good and followed the city inspection. Project that was over 15K came in at the bid price."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Briones Painting Services LLC
Briones Painting Services LLC
5.0(
3
)

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had a great experience working with this family on staining our deck. They were extremely friendly, communicative, and easy to work with from start to finish. They took the time to answer our questions, kept us updated throughout the project, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. The quality of their work was excellent, and we?re very happy with how the deck turned out. We would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and professional service."
Interior Repaint
Interior Repaint
Interior Repaint
Interior Repaint
Avatar for Twin Cities Tiling
Twin Cities Tiling
4.7(
21
)

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was so glad that I hired diakan to do my drywall for my sonâ s basement and they did excellent of installing the drywall and painting and adding molding around it. Thanks ð"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for Mike Johnson Painting LLC
Mike Johnson Painting LLC
4.7(
20
)

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Mike was easy to work with. When I first contacted him he got back to me right away and even came for a bid on the weekend. Due to a family medical issue we didn't end up doing the work until 9 months later. When I reached back out to him to schedule the job, he honored the same bid and scheduled the work without too much wait time. He showed up on time and did all the work requested. There are a few minor spots where the painter who was trimming touched the ceiling but it not very noticeable. They did things like remove the banister and outlet covers, painted and put them back on. He also gets the paint and takes care of that so all you need to do is pick out the colors. I would use him again. The only work I did was to remove the pictures from the wall. He also patched up the nail holes. I thought the price was very fair especially since I have a tall ceiling, and also since doing a kitchen paint job is a pain, painting around and under cabinets. (which is why we hired it out!) Nice job and finished in one day, two guys working. It was outstanding to me to leave for work and return home to the work done and cleaned up. Well worth the investment. My house looks very nice. He is also easy to work with via email. I liked that. Didn't have to wait and play phone tag, after the initial bid we communicated via email and it worked well.
"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+3

Recommended by94%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 192

FAQs for painting projects in Cologne, MN

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

The Cologne, MN homeowners’ guide to painting services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.