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The Grateful Painter

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The Grateful Painter

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

The Grateful Painter, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals.

"James was very quick to respond to our request for his services. He arrived when he said he would and completed the project in a timely manner. We appreciated his suggestions and thought his bid was fair. His work was exemplary. We would definitely hire him again."

Sarah R on March 2020

The Grateful Painter, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals.

"James was very quick to respond to our request for his services. He arrived when he said he would and completed the project in a timely manner. We appreciated his suggestions and thought his bid was fair. His work was exemplary. We would definitely hire him again."

Sarah R on March 2020


Frazin Painting & Handyman

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Frazin Painting & Handyman

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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over seven years of experience in the home improvement field, Frazin Painting & Handyman is the place to call for all your home improvement needs. We specialize in painting but also offer general handyman services to ensure your home is taken care of. Our costumers are like family and we work closely with each customer to ensure your vision is brought to life. Give us a call today, we look forward to helping with your project!

With over seven years of experience in the home improvement field, Frazin Painting & Handyman is the place to call for all your home improvement needs. We specialize in painting but also offer general handyman services to ensure your home is taken care of. Our costumers are like family and we work closely with each customer to ensure your vision is brought to life. Give us a call today, we look forward to helping with your project!


Bear Hands, LLC

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Bear Hands, LLC

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11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Bear Hands LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Bear Hands LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


M & F Painting, LLC

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M & F Painting, LLC

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated Painting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"in and out quickly"

Marie C on February 2010

We are a locally owned and operated Painting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"in and out quickly"

Marie C on February 2010


Amazing Hands

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Amazing Hands

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


Think Tank Enterprises

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Think Tank Enterprises

4.98(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
24 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

With over 10 years experience, Think Tank Enterpises is your industry expert in St. Louis, MIssouri and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Fred was super professional. He communicated clearly with me about his arrival, price, etc. He was able to get the work I needed done quickly & accurately. No complaints at all, will use again. "

Carla M on January 2026

With over 10 years experience, Think Tank Enterpises is your industry expert in St. Louis, MIssouri and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Fred was super professional. He communicated clearly with me about his arrival, price, etc. He was able to get the work I needed done quickly & accurately. No complaints at all, will use again. "

Carla M on January 2026


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360 Painting of Eureka & Jefferson County

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360 Painting of Eureka & Jefferson County

4.90(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

****$500 Project minimum**** Painting is what we do interior, exterior, residential and commercial, customer service and satisfaction is our specialty, taking care of our customers needs is my team's #1 priority, we take pride on making the painting project as simple and hassle free to our clients as possible, produce great quality work and keep it on time and budget. give us a try and a chance to impress you.

"Fadi and his crew were fast, efficient, thorough and friendly. In and out in no time at all. Did a great job! Highly satisfied. "

Anita M on December 2025

****$500 Project minimum**** Painting is what we do interior, exterior, residential and commercial, customer service and satisfaction is our specialty, taking care of our customers needs is my team's #1 priority, we take pride on making the painting project as simple and hassle free to our clients as possible, produce great quality work and keep it on time and budget. give us a try and a chance to impress you.

"Fadi and his crew were fast, efficient, thorough and friendly. In and out in no time at all. Did a great job! Highly satisfied. "

Anita M on December 2025


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West County Handyman,LLC.

4.73(
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West County Handyman,LLC.

4.73(
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Customers say: Quality work
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

My business deals with small to medium interior and exterior carpentry and painting. Still, please log in to my website st westcountyhandyman.vpweb.com for mor details. You are also welcome to call me during regular business hours M-F 9-5pm for any questions.

"not 1000% satisfied he has been painting a half bath for 3 days one color. "

Elaine A on November 2025

My business deals with small to medium interior and exterior carpentry and painting. Still, please log in to my website st westcountyhandyman.vpweb.com for mor details. You are also welcome to call me during regular business hours M-F 9-5pm for any questions.

"not 1000% satisfied he has been painting a half bath for 3 days one color. "

Elaine A on November 2025


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Erin's Custom Painting

4.91(
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Erin's Custom Painting

4.91(
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Customers say: Quality work
18 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

At Erin's Custom Painting LLC , we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Call today!

"Erin’s painting did an amazing job transforming our first floor from an ugly yellow into our ideal space. The quality of work was outstanding from start to finish. They were incredibly flexible and understanding, even pivoting midway through the project when we weren’t loving how the original color choice looked on the walls which something you don’t see often with contractors. They went above and beyond to patch all damages and made sure everything was taped, mudded, and finished perfectly. They were also extremely helpful before the project even started, taking the time to walk us through paint options and helping us choose what would work best for our space. They adjusted their schedule to ensure the job was completed on time, which we truly appreciated. We’re already planning to have them back for our kitchen, and everything so far has been incredible. Best value for the quality of work, and we’re so glad we chose them. Highly recommend and would absolutely use them again."

Mark Z on January 2026

At Erin's Custom Painting LLC , we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Call today!

"Erin’s painting did an amazing job transforming our first floor from an ugly yellow into our ideal space. The quality of work was outstanding from start to finish. They were incredibly flexible and understanding, even pivoting midway through the project when we weren’t loving how the original color choice looked on the walls which something you don’t see often with contractors. They went above and beyond to patch all damages and made sure everything was taped, mudded, and finished perfectly. They were also extremely helpful before the project even started, taking the time to walk us through paint options and helping us choose what would work best for our space. They adjusted their schedule to ensure the job was completed on time, which we truly appreciated. We’re already planning to have them back for our kitchen, and everything so far has been incredible. Best value for the quality of work, and we’re so glad we chose them. Highly recommend and would absolutely use them again."

Mark Z on January 2026


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Duff Painting Co

4.98(
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Duff Painting Co

4.98(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Specializing in historical homes, we're family-owned with 20+ years of experience. We take pride in the quality of our work, attention to detail, and professionalism. We can handle any of your painting and staining needs - from painting 100-year-old homes and new construction, to drywall and plaster repairs, to staining decks and other woodwork. No job is too large or too small, and we never subcontract.

"The Duff crew did an excellent job of painting the exterior of our 1928 University City home. The made repairs that matched perfectly with the original and carefully cleaned up paint chips, etc., as they went along. And we often heard them laughing and chatting as they worked: clearly the painters respect each other and enjoy their work. They fulfilled all details of the contract and then added several repairs at no additional cost. It was obvious that they wanted the job to be done right, and it was. Bob and Jane, University City"

Robert H on November 2025

Specializing in historical homes, we're family-owned with 20+ years of experience. We take pride in the quality of our work, attention to detail, and professionalism. We can handle any of your painting and staining needs - from painting 100-year-old homes and new construction, to drywall and plaster repairs, to staining decks and other woodwork. No job is too large or too small, and we never subcontract.

"The Duff crew did an excellent job of painting the exterior of our 1928 University City home. The made repairs that matched perfectly with the original and carefully cleaned up paint chips, etc., as they went along. And we often heard them laughing and chatting as they worked: clearly the painters respect each other and enjoy their work. They fulfilled all details of the contract and then added several repairs at no additional cost. It was obvious that they wanted the job to be done right, and it was. Bob and Jane, University City"

Robert H on November 2025

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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in University City, MO

You'll need about two gallons of paint to fully cover your kitchen cabinets with two coats. Since each gallon covers around 350 square feet, it's a good idea to measure your cabinets or use a paint calculator to determine exactly how much you'll need. Starting with one or two coats of primer and then applying two to three layers of paint will give you a flawless, durable finish. Using high-quality paint can reduce the number of coats needed and provide a long-lasting finish.

The best type of paint for your kitchen cabinets is latex paint because it applies evenly and creates a durable finish. If you're painting wood surfaces and need extra adhesion, acrylic paint is a great alternative. We don't recommend oil-based paint for residential use due to its VOC emissions. For finishes, go with eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss, or satin, as matte finishes aren't as durable or as easy to clean.

The best method for painting kitchen cabinets is spray painting because it gives you a smooth, even finish without brush strokes. While brushes and rollers can work, they often leave marks and require more effort. If you're aiming for a professional look, spray painting is your best bet to enhance the beauty and durability of your cabinets.

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