Our client wanted to update his country home after his recent marriage.  The house had been painted gray with charcoal trim.

Our client’s new wife is from the East Coast, and wanted a more contemporary look.  Plus, the house needed staining, and the old alkyd stain supported quite a bit of mildew growth. Continue reading Arborcoat rocks Lonsdale exterior staining project →

Careful Painting just finished a complete redecorating job in Burnsville at the Eric and Pam Dahlager household. A friend who works with Eric at Waste Management recommended us to the Dahlagers, and we painted the entire main floor for them, in addition to staining a new patio door to match the existing cabinetry in the kitchen. Continue reading Design Doctors and Careful Painting spice up Burnsville rambler →

Earlier in August we stained and painted the Ross and Jan Shoger residence overlooking the Carleton Arboretum at 201 Oak Street. It was designed by Bob Warren and Sewall Mathre of SMSQ Architects. Bob Warren Studied at Taliesin. Note the cantalivered deck. There are quite a few Frank Lloyd Wright elements, such as the “hidden” front door. It is worth a walk to see the house. Continue reading East Side Restoration →