Abbott Paint & Carpet of St. Paul

Category:	Paint Store
Address:	1808 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
Phone:	+1 651-243-3444
Site:	stpaulpaint-carpet.com
Rating:	3.5
Working:	7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 8AM–5PM 11AM–3PM

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Reviews 8

Susan D

Abbott Paint is an example of why frequenting the smaller shops makes ALL the difference! We had our home painted after having picked out our colors with an interior designer with whom we have worked for many years and been very pleased with her ability to select color. We hired a painter based on convenience and price. (least expensive). The painter did what I asked of him. He painted the house. For a year, my heart sank every time I pulled into our driveway. The house just didnt look right. The color I chose looked so different on the house. I tried many things to make it look better.....but the day I walked into Abott Paint in St. Paul in the middle of the winter and was greeted by about 4 helpful people who, after hearing some of my story; referred me to Kevin Abbott. Kevin asked me the right questions to start us down the path of figuring out where things went wrong. First of all, our least expensive painter did not use benjamin moore paint though he had the color computer matched. (HEAR THIS: on big projects or if you really care about color and esthetic...this is not the place to try and save money. Paint quality, products, and specific brand colors matter!!) Over the course of 4-5 months of me stopping in the store, and Kevin always making time to answer my questions and giving me names of trusted painters to interview ...I am so pleased with how our house looks!! I feel calm and happy as I pull in the driveway. Learn from my mistakes-get the personal and knowledgeable assistance from the educated people at Abbott Paint. There is so much to know that not even a qualified designer can possible be on top of it all. It might be akin to expecting your family GP to recommend the best fitting running shoe. GO TO THE SOURCE! I am still shocked at the difference the quality of paint makes to the way the siding looks. Stunning.

bill leininger

We just remodeled our kitchen and updated flooring and paint on the main and upper levels of our home. Abbott provided all the paint and carpeting for our project. Abbott was flexible and willing to work within the timeline of our remodeling company. Carpeting was the final piece of the remodel project. We had earlier ordered paint from Abbott and it was already on the walls. Exactly the color we were looking for. My daughter and I stopped in the store and were given excellent advice on carpet selection from Tim. He answered all my questions and offered thoughtful suggestions. He not only helped with decision making process by giving experienced answers, but insisted I take home the carpet sample board to show the whole family. We could all feel the carpet and see what it actually looked like in the house with the new paint and new kitchen lighting. I emailed Tim my carpet selections and he confirmed in writing. Per our arranged schedule, Tim came out and did the final measuring and followed up with pricing. He provided timing for installation and explained the process. Tim assured us we would not be disappointed with the service. Tim was right and we love the carpet. It is such an improvement and makes the whole house feel new. The installers we great and everything was done on time and within budget, as promised. The new paint looks great with the new carpet and our remodel is now complete!

Clark Dobbs

Abbot Paint is Excellent at matching stains and custom paint hence the reason I have done business with them. Most of the purchases are or maintenance inside and out of 3 buildings, much of it is for custom mixed products This summer my painter did not have me order enough deck stain. So I placed a second order. When I picked up the order Abbot was "1 gallon"(3.667L) short so they mixed another can and I paid for my order and started to leave. The clerk then found the missing can which I did not pay for and left behind. This fall I have received 2 calls demanding payment for said can which is still at the store. I finally sent them payment ($46) for the last can they mixed in error; I have not picked it up. Its not worth arguing over this issue. I felt that they were petty and not straight. Their P.R. stinks,"penny wise and # short."

A Private User

I shop at allot of paint stores... Most often painting small, high end, interior jobs. This store needs an attitude check. I was particularly upset by their rudeness when I asked for a custom tinted quart of paint... it was like I wasnt spending enough for them to bother to take the time. The clerk told me I would have to purchase a gallon! They have some unique tools that I cant find anywhere else... but I will probably look to shop somewhere else. (Even if I need pratt & lambert paint)

Linda Keenan

The staff at Abbott Paint and Carpet in White Bear Lake are amazing. I am a painting contractor in the area and have been doing business with them for over 15 years. Paint and stain matching is a must in my business and they have Knowledgeable staff that can match any color of paint or stain you put in front of them. The customer service is efficient, reliable and always with a smile.

Bryon Wheaton

Great spot for Benjamin Moore pants. They have all of the lines and are able to color match quite effectively.

Jeremy Feuk

They sell a particularly hard to find stain Im happy that they carry it its the main reason I go here

John Lavik

Knowledgeable and helpful... personal service.