The team did an absolutely bang up job stripping popcorn and resurfacing our cove ceiling, plus painting. They were incredibly nice, always showed up on time, cleaned up all messes, and completed what was really quite a big job in just a week. Solid attention to detail re: caulking around trim as well. Easy to schedule and quick communication with the office as well. Definitely recommended. read more

Brushed Monkey - no more popcorn and beautiful job with mud/resurface - Painters Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

Brushed Monkey is the best painting company in Minneapolis. We worked with Donnie and his team to revitalize a house we recently purchased, and we couldn't be happier with the results. They did amazing work to transform an outdated kitchen into a bright and clean environment that is both welcoming and joyful. They painted all of the trim throughout our home, bringing a cleaner look and better aesthetic continuity to the house. They cleaned up the glazing and repainted all of our exterior windows and made them look new again. Brushed Monkey did even more awesome work for us, but I only have so much space for my review. I'm a stickler for detail, and Brushed Monkey exceeded my expectations. Their meticulous attention to every detail was impressive. Their crew was always on time, did quality work, and maintained the budget we'd agreed upon. Brushed Monkey were so professional, my next door neighbor even commented on how great it was to such a thoughtful crew working on my house. "They always put away all of their ladders and materials at the end of the day. Nothing is left sitting out." Apparently, years ago a different painting company had not been so consistent in cleaning up after themselves. I highly recommend Brushed Monkey to anyone who needs any painting work done. You will not be disappointed. read more

I can't say enough good things about Brushed Monkey. They are fabulous! Best painters we've ever had! We had been living with a color we were tired of but kept putting off painting our living room and stairwell, which are 20 feet high, as well as having the popcorn removed from the ceiling. We thought it would be a huge mess and take forever. Luckily, we were wrong. Once Donnie's team got started they moved ahead like a well oiled machine. Their attention to detail, technical skill, and overall organization is truly amazing. At times we had 4 or 5 people working on our project and it progressed rapidly and smoothly. And to make it even better, his team is so friendly and nice! They are professional and accommodating and truly put the customer first. We are so pleased with the outcome and feel like we moved into a beautiful new home. Since the new paint looks so good, Donnie's team are coming back next week to paint our kitchen and we can't wait. read more

Even by the very low standards we have of drywall subcontractors brushed monkey did nearly zero clean up whatsoever when they'd finished our job. Tona of drywall dust and mud clumps everywhere. And while we didn't expect much of the firetaping they did in our garage we are fairly sure they used the space as an opportunity to train someone with zero experience--and they did not supervise them. read more

Donnie came to the house to do an on-site quote for our vaulted ceiling entryway. He was very knowledgeable and really spent time with us to understand what we were looking for. Although we received other quotes, we felt most comfortable moving forward with Brushed Monkey. The project ended up taking a full day more than originally quoted and we changed the color of the paint midway through. Donnie and his team were extremely patient and understanding through this process. Pat came back the second day and put on a second coat of the color we now love - recommended AND picked up by Donnie. Donnie stood by his original quote and we couldn't be happier with the result. We will definitely use them for our next large painting project and recommend them to anyone looking for a painter! read more

My home was built in '54 and the kitchen cabinets were the original white oak. Prior to hiring Brushed Monkey, I had extensive work done to the rest of my house. Probably more than a dozen different trades people hired. And I have to say Donny and his team were one of the best I've ever done business with. He and his team made the project stress free, accommodated my crazy schedule and did work that exceeded the expectation. I really can't recommend them enough very pleased with the cabinets, the price and service. read more

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We are so pleased with the work done. We had our entire condo painted including the doors and baseboards. We did 2 accent walls with red Venetian plaster which is our favorite part of our home so far. We were living in New York while most of the work was completed which made it a little more difficult but Donnie was great at answering all of our questions (we had a lot as first time home owners!) and organizing the work. All of the painters were great and did a good job of cleaning up. Brushed Monkey will be our go to painters in the future. read more

Awesome company! Very high-quality work at reasonable prices. Highly recommend! Very personable and great with my clients!

I just had Donnie and team from Brushed Monkey complete a painting job on my house yesterday, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From my first phone call to Donnie to the last painter leaving yesterday, they have been nothing short of professional and friendly. Donnie responded to my first voicemail same day and was able to give a competitive estimate within 24 hours. That weekend, Donnie then came by (free of charge) to see the space and also consult on colors. He even helped us select a brand new color for our bedroom after it became clear we weren't in love with the original swatch we chose. The night before painting, Donnie called me to confirm the team coming the next day. At the time there was a chance of snow / freezing rain, so Donnie offered to add a THIRD painter to the team of two free of charge to ensure "the job didn't run into the evening". The three painters who did the job (J.C., Andi, and a foreman) were super friendly, punctual, respectful and great at their job. They were especially patient with my ever-eager dog who kept popping in to the rooms while they were painting. All told, I fully recommend Donnie and the Brushed Monkey team, and definitely plan on going back to them for our next project down the road. Thanks again! read more

At last! Having had four or five different painting companies in our house, we've found one to keep. Donnie came out to the house, talked through the project scope, got clarification, gave advice, and all-in-all was a great communicator. Re: the actual work - Inside and outside corners were done perfectly. The team cleaned up during and after the job. It took exactly as long as they said it would. Consummate professionals the entire time. Can't wait to have them back to do some of their decorative finishes. If you're looking for a painter - straight, decorative, murals - call Brushed Monkey! read more

Donnie and his team were so great to work with. They went so above and beyond in painting our rental unit. We are a young couple, first time landlords, planning (and paying for!) a wedding, so our budget was tight. We asked Donnie to only do the walls (excluding ceiling and trim) to save a little bit on the overall bill, but he really felt the ceilings needed some help so he did those at a discounted rate to help us out. I checked out the apartment every night and was so surprised one night to see that the team had gone ahead and painted the kitchen trim as well! I could not be more happy with their work and I'll be recommending Brushed Monkey to anyone who has walls to paint! read more

The most difficult part of any project, is finding the right people to help you execute your ideas and visions. Donnie and his team were definitely the perfect fit for our cellar ideas. From start to finish, the outcome of each area far exceeded our expectations. Many of our requests about this project were very complicated. All areas required the highest amount of creativity. Donnie really heard what we were trying to achieve and has an extreme level of artistry and perfection, so the final outcome of each process ended up with absolutely beautiful results.. Even though a few things took more time and materials than included in our original bid from Brushed Monkey, Donnie refused our offer to adjust the bid to reimburse him for the extras. We highly recommend Brushed Monkey! read more

We hired Brushed Monkey to remove popcorn ceilings, repair plaster, paint walls, and do a faux finish on crown molding in two rooms to match the original wood trim in our 1920s bungalow. We could not be happier with the result! It is absolutely beautiful and exactly what we wanted. Donnie and his team were friendly and professional throughout, and we felt very comfortable having the painters in our house for a week while we were at work. The popcorn ceiling removal ran into some trouble when the texture started to delaminate (which was not the painters' fault), but they ended up doing two full days of extra work on the house to make it look perfect. When we offered to pay more than the original quote due to the increased scope of the project, Donnie suggested an extremely small increase relative to the amount of extra work, which we were happy to pay. The project was finished yesterday and we are absolutely thrilled with it. We can't wait to hire Brushed Monkey again in the future, and we wholeheartedly recommend them for your painting projects! read more

Donnie and his team are exceptional in every way. They are careful, considerate, and do absolutely beautiful work. I would hire them again in a minute. You will not be disappointed. read more

Donnie and his team did a fantastic job transforming the look of our first floor with new colors. I got 3 quotes for the work, Brushed Monkey was middle of the pack, but I could immediately tell that Donnie was a consummate professional, and was the person I would trust my home to. Donnie assisted with a few color suggestions, even went so far as promising a free re-paint if I didn't like one color I was hesitant about- and it turned out gorgeous. I have heard horror stories of people working with contractors who disappear or go radio silent, and what I really appreciated was the steady stream of communication on status. Most importantly, the team was warm, friendly, and our dogs fell in love with them. I never trust our animals with strangers, and within a few days I was going to work without hesitation, and the team was in the yard playing frisbee with the dogs during their breaks. I look forward to hiring Brushed Monkey when we do our second floor in the next couple of years. read more

Donnie and his team were absolutely fantastic. I called Donnie on a Sunday afternoon asking for a quote to paint my 1350 sq ft condo on a time crunch as I was due to go into labor that week and needed the painting done soon to sell the property. Even though he had not seen the place, he was able to get me a fairly accurate quote and also got painters out to my place within 48 hours. After the painters got there and got a better feel for the work that needed to get done, it seemed that the quote was going to be a bit higher. Donnie was great with calling me to make sure that I was OK with that before proceeding. The painting job looks fantastic and was done incredibly quickly. Donnie even went out of his way to send additional painters to my place so that the paint can get done at his estimated finish time. He is a man true to his word and has what I call a "can do attitude". I am so fortunate to have been able to have him help me with this job. read more