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Top-Rated Painters in Independence - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Shelton Painting Inc
Shelton Painting Inc
4.7(
772
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+3 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Todd and his crew did an excellent job. Our interior had not been repainted in over 20 years, so there was a great deal of patching and prep needed. We couldn't be happier- they were meticulous, and the house looks new again. We will be using Shelton Painting again in the spring for kitchen cabinet refinishing."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Hernandez Painting, LLC
Hernandez Painting, LLC
5.0(
78
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with Andres at Hernandez Painting was great! His team painted our kitchen cabinets and did a fantastic job! There was a little chipping at first because we used the cabinets too soon but they came back and touched it up! Will definitely use again!"
Paint walls
Enamel kitchen cabinets.
Enamel kitchen.
Exterior job
Exterior job

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Highrollers Painting, Inc
Highrollers Painting, Inc
4.9(
88
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Leo and his crew repair and stain our deck a few years ago, and had them back to paint our main level - bedrooms, bathroom, living room, family room, kitchen, and laundry. They also removed and refinished popcorn ceilings. Besides doing a great job. The guys from High Rollers are just fun to have around the house."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Resurrection Painting, LLC
Resurrection Painting, LLC
5.0(
21
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+5 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had my ceiling painted in my entire house. I had smoke damage from my wood stove and paint on the ceiling. The previous home owner had a little girl who painted her room purple and got some of the paint on the ceiling. Dwayne did a beautiful, professional job. I could tell that he is proud of his work and his attention to detail. There was no dripping. The lines where the walls and ceiling met were crisp. I was surprised he cleaned my house and moved my furniture back after he was finished. I didn’t expect that. I would definitely hire him again for future paint jobs."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for AA Painting
AA Painting
4.5(
86
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+5 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"10/10, just fantastic job they have done for my house. Originally we were thinking about replacing whole sidings but the quotes we got from different vendors were just too much. We contacted AA painting, decided to repair some damaged old sidings then paint the whole exterior. Results were stunning , my house looks like a new house, some of my neighbors came to me and praised about the new look of my house now. A crew of 3-4 people worked hard for 5 days straight ( Thanks to great weather ), repaired some damaged sidings and trims, power washed, masking windows and doors, they even covered my RV and veggie garden to protect from sprayed paint. cleaned out all debris after work each day. Price is reasonable, I am glad that I hired AA painting, they are not just a painting company, they can do other repair works too if needed. I highly recommend them for the house repair and painting projects you may have."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Revel Painting
Revel Painting
4.8(
158
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Independence, 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 rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Heartland Painting
Heartland Painting
5.0(
13
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Heartland Painting is a family-owned business that has been dedicated to making clients happy since 2013. Owners Eric & Annie Heipel have carried their passion for family and integrity into their business, reflected in how both clients and employees are cared for. Born and raised in the MSP suburbs, Eric & Annie are graduates of Northwestern College and now enjoy life on a little hobby farm along with their four great kids, sweet golden retriever Clementine and a few chickens. Check out our Iron-Clad Warranty, up to 10 Years! \n

Heartland Painting
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Heartland Painting
Heartland Painting

+14

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Wood stain is typically dry to the touch within 6 to 12 hours, but it is not fully cured at this point. You should wait at least 24 hours before applying a second coat or a protective finish. For surfaces like decks, avoid walking on them for at least 24 to 48 hours, and wait even longer before placing furniture. The full curing process can take from 24 hours to one week, depending on the type of stain. Factors like high humidity and cold temperatures can extend drying and curing times, so it's wise to allow for extra time in these conditions.

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

  • Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted

  • Scraping away loose paint

  • Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris

  • Caulking gaps and openings

  • Priming with a quality paint primer

  • Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish

  • Adding a second coat

  • Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

Yes, you can waterproof any wood that has not already been treated. A good way to test this is to splash some water on it. If the water starts to bead up, the wood is treated and most likely doesn’t need another coating.

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