What Clients have said

Robert Young Painting and Decorating LLC( formerly Young Torrey Painting) has been providing high quality services in residential decorating for over 25 years. This is a one man shop- Rob does the bid, and does the work. You know who you will deal with.

Rob has worked with many of the finest decorators in the Twin Cities, and in coordination with many talented contractors. He is usually hired directly by the client.

Interior painting, particularly in older homes, is very much about problem solving. Rob’s experience with the many products and techniques involved and willingness to always expand his understanding allows him to look at each project with not only an eye for detail, but to solve problems and recommend proper coatings. Decorators and contractors have depended on his expertise in this way.

His forte is smaller scale jobs- a couple of rooms, a specialty finish, re-enameling older woodwork, some wall covering. A typical job would be in a plaster walled house - repair the plaster cracks (using time tested methods that work!), sand and prime the walls, re-enamel the woodwork, paint the ceiling. The wall treatment might be a ceramic eggshell finish, or a rag mottled look; perhaps a paper. (works on sheetrock surfaces too!) Top to bottom painting.
Have some rooms that need a facelift?

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Here's what customers have said:

My experience with Rob Young, and Young Torrey Painting & Decorating, dates back eighteen years now. As Manager of two national showrooms in International Market Square, Minneapolis, I employed Rob for all room changes within my 20,000 square feet. That meant perfectly painted and in many cases wallpapered rooms and vignettes. There was simply none better at painting, enameling, and handling high-end wallpaper than him . Many of the Twin Cities finest interior designers would also attest to Rob’s service and quality.

I naturally employed Rob for all updates in my family’s vintage home over this same period of time. Restoration at it’s best, while maintaining the integrity of plaster walls is what you will get from him . Remodeling is always a disruptive experience for homeowners. That said, having him in my home has been a joy. You will find his work methods efficient and seamlessly fast. Coming home to see what was accomplished in a day was always thrilling, and my home was left clean and picked up each night. I continue to enjoy my walls, for they are the backdrops of good design.
- Mary Kinney


I am very happy to write this letter of reference on behalf of Rob Young. We have engaged Rob in many decorating projects in our home over the past 20+ years. He has been responsible for painting and/or papering literally every room in our house during this time, in some cases more than once. Each and every project was completed to our total satisfaction in a timely and professional manner. From redecorating to structural remodeling to an addition to our home, Rob and his partner in Young & Torrey have been constants. We have never considered utilizing any other painting and papering contractor. From simple paint finishes to complex techniques and papers, every job has resulted in the highest possible quality finish. We will continue to utilize Rob for all of our future decorating needs and are pleased to serve as a reference.

Don Brown

Expertise:
· Interior Painting
· Enameling- Wood Work Repainting
· Faux and Specialty Finishes
· Plaster Repair
· Wallpapering- Removal and Installation

Areas Served:
Minneapolis & St. Paul Minnesota