Unfinished Garage Finishing
Unfinished Garage Finishing in the Twin Cities, MN
Taping, mudding, priming, and painting your unfinished garage walls and ceiling in one project, so you get a finished room instead of a drywall job that never got painted.
We handle the whole job, from bare drywall to a finished, painted garage, so you are not chasing down a drywall crew and a painter separately. Every project includes a free on-site estimate and a free hour with our interior designer.
- Free on-site estimate, plus a free hour with our interior designer
- Sherwin-Williams paint on every job
- Warranty coverage from 1 to 4 years by package
- Licensed MN IR799231, bonded and insured
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Licensed & insured
MN IR799231 · GL + workers' comp
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From Twin Cities homeowners
Sherwin-Williams
Paint and stain on every job
Free designer hour
Color help with every project
What's included
Unfinished Garage Finishing Services in the Twin Cities, MN
An unfinished garage is framed and maybe insulated, but the walls are still bare studs or hung drywall with the seams showing. Taping, mudding, sanding, and painting take real skill to get flat and finished-looking, which is why most homeowners either live with exposed drywall for years or end up calling a painter after a drywall crew leaves the walls half done.
Taping and mudding
Every seam taped and mudded in multiple coats, sanded smooth between each one so the wall reads as finished, not patched.
Primer built for new drywall
A primer made for bare drywall, so your topcoat goes on even instead of soaking in patchy.
Sherwin-Williams topcoat
Your chosen color, usually a durable, garage-friendly finish that holds up to bikes, tools, and everyday bumps.
Ceiling included
Garage ceilings get taped, mudded, and painted the same as the walls, not left bare.
Why homeowners choose us
Why Maplewood Homeowners Choose Smooth Painting
You should know exactly what your garage needs before we start taping. So we walk it with you, tell you honestly how many coats the walls will need, and explain what to expect from a finished garage versus a painted one.
“Seemed to care about their home by asking questions, giving recommendations, and taking the time to understand the project, not just come and give a price.”
That is a homeowner describing what it is like to work with us. Ready to see what we would recommend for your home?
What affects your price
- Size of your garage (1, 2, or 3 car)
- Condition of the existing drywall and framing
- How many coats of mud and primer it needs
- Ceiling height and whether it's included
- Texture level you want (smooth vs. light texture)
- The warranty package you choose
We price your job on site, in writing, with the prep spelled out. You will never get a number guessed over the phone.
What to expect
Clear Communication From Start to Finish
You always know who is coming to your home, when they will be there, and what got done that day. No guessing, and no chasing anyone down for an answer.
A text every morning
You get your arrival window before the crew leaves, so you can plan your day around it. On time, every time.
Your scope in writing
Prep, product, coats, and line-item pricing. If anything changes mid-project, you hear about it that day, not on your invoice.
A recap at the end of the day
In person if you are home, by text if you are not. You always know what got finished and what is next.
How it works
Our Unfinished Garage Finishing Process
Step 01
Your free on-site estimate
We measure your garage, check the framing and existing drywall, and explain what a full tape-mud-paint job actually involves. No obligation.
Step 02
Your written proposal
Full scope, how many coats of mud and primer your walls need, and clear line-item pricing. No hidden fees.
Step 03
Prep day
Taping and mudding first, sanded smooth between coats, since a coat of paint over rough seams never looks finished.
Step 04
Priming and painting
Primer built for new drywall goes on first, then your Sherwin-Williams topcoat once it’s dry.
Step 05
Your walkthrough, then the invoice
We walk the finished garage with you and take care of anything you flag before you see the invoice. Your package carries 1 to 4 years of warranty coverage.
Ready to finally finish your garage?
Most garage finishing estimates get scheduled within a few days.
Related services
Other Painting Services in the Twin Cities
Homeowners finishing a garage usually ask about these too.
Interior painting
Once your garage is finished, we can carry the same color and finish through the rest of your home.
Smoke and nicotine damage sealing
Another interior job that’s perfect for a Minnesota winter, if smoke or nicotine odor is part of the picture too.
Service area
Proudly Serving Maplewood and the East Twin Cities Metro
We’re based in Maplewood and work the east and north metro, up to about 50 minutes out. If your city isn’t on the list, call anyway. If you’re inside the drive, we’ll come take a look.
Reviews
Unfinished Garage Finishing Reviews From Twin Cities Homeowners
It depends on the size of your garage, how much of the drywall is already hung, and how many coats of mud and primer the walls need. A one-car garage costs less than a three-car garage with vaulted ceilings. We’ll give you a real number in writing at your free on-site estimate, not a guess over the phone.
Most garages take a few days from taping to the final coat of paint. Mud needs time to dry between coats, so rushing it is how you end up with seams that show. We’ll give you a realistic timeline at your estimate.
Yes, and winter is actually one of the best times to do it. It’s interior work, so weather outside doesn’t stop us. Your garage does need to stay above a certain temperature while the mud and paint dry, so if it isn’t heated already, we’ll talk through options at the estimate.
We ask you to clear what you can before we start, and we cover the floor and anything left behind with drop cloths and plastic sheeting. If you’ve got a car that needs to stay in the garage during the job, tell us at the estimate and we’ll work around it.
Yes. Coverage runs from 1 to 4 years depending on the package you choose, written into your proposal before you sign.