Cadillac & Northern Michigan

Crisp lines, careful prep and a finish you'll love.

Interior, exterior and new build painting, cabinets, decks, trim and door coatings. Owner Leigh Gurden is on every job and keeps you updated every day.

Call (231) 878-5066 Request an estimate

ResidentialCommercialNew construction

5.0

★★★★★29 Google reviews

The quality of the job was outstanding, with superb cuts and incredible attention to detail.

General Manager, Days Inn Cadillac

5.0 ★ on Google29 five-star reviews

Daily updatesYou always know the plan

Veteran discountFor veterans & active military

New builds to repaintsHomes, cabins & businesses

Services

Every surface, done right.

From a single room to a whole new build, we handle the prep, repairs and finish so the result looks better than new.

Interior painting

Walls, ceilings, stairwells and trim with crisp, clean lines and careful prep.

Exterior painting

Siding, trim and doors painted to handle Michigan winters. We protect your landscaping, too.

New build painting

Complete interior and exterior painting for new construction, on the builder's timeline.

Cabinet painting & staining

Kitchen, mudroom and laundry cabinets refreshed in the color you actually want.

Deck refurbishing

Decks cleaned, restored and stained or painted so they're ready for summer.

Custom trim & door coatings

Smooth, durable finishes on trim, doors and millwork.

Drywall repair

Holes, cracks and dings repaired and blended in before the paint goes on.

Power washing

Siding, decks and concrete cleaned before painting or on their own.

Commercial & furniture

Hotels, offices and rentals, plus furniture painting and refurbishing.

Thank you for your service.

All veterans and active military receive a discount, based on the size of the project. Just mention it when you call.

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Our work

Recent projects around Northern Michigan.

New builds, full interiors, cabinets and exteriors, finished with the same attention to detail.

A bright living room in a new build with white walls, crisp trim and a fireplace wall — **New build living room**Clean walls, crisp trim and a smooth fireplace wall

A laundry room with deep green painted shaker cabinets and white walls — **Green laundry cabinets**A deep, durable cabinet finish

A house exterior freshly painted bright red with white trim and garage doors — **Exterior repaint**Bold red siding with crisp white trim

A primary bathroom with soft white walls, white trim and a double vanity — **Primary bathroom**Soft whites and sharp trim lines

A lakefront room mid-project with fresh gray walls, white window trim and painting gear — **Lakefront cottage, in progress**Fresh walls and trim by the lake

An open kitchen in a new build with white walls, white trim and a painted barn door — **New build kitchen**Bright walls, crisp trim and a painted barn door

About Lumen Painting

Top-notch quality, and maybe a laugh or two along the way.

Lumen Painting is owned and run by Leigh Gurden. We pride ourselves on doing it right and giving every customer a great experience. Leigh is on the job himself, works alongside his crew, and sends updates every day so you always know what's done and what's next.

Customers hire us once and call us back for the next project, from bathrooms and stairwells to full exteriors and brand-new homes.

Owner on every job
Daily progress updates
Your home protected while we work
Touch-ups done right

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Google reviews

Twenty-nine five-star reviews.

5.0

★★★★★29 Google reviews

WallsRenovation paintingPersonable staffTouch ups

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Angela E.2 months ago

★★★★★Lumen Painting was top notch. Meticulous work, efficient, high quality and very reliable. Highly recommend.

Jody E.Exterior painting

★★★★★Lee and his son from Lumen Painting were very professional and did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. They even protected our flowers. We will definitely recommend them to others.

General ManagerDays Inn, Cadillac

★★★★★I couldn't be happier with the work Leigh did. The quality of the job was outstanding, with superb cuts and incredible attention to detail. He was professional, reliable, and clearly takes pride in his work. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a high-quality painter.

Sara M.Exterior painting

★★★★★Leigh did an amazing job on the exterior of our home. It seemed like we kept finding little things to add here and there and he just rolled with it. We had a great experience and I'd happily recommend him for all your paint needs.

Colleen S.Bathroom repair & paint

★★★★★My 2 bathrooms walls needed repair and painting. Their work was top notch. The completed job made the bathrooms better than when the house was first built. I've already hired them for additional outside projects.

L.Local Guide

★★★★★Leigh did a great job painting the entire interior of a mobile home for us. He was easy to communicate with, trustworthy, and did the job on time. Would hire him again!

Tamra S.Repeat customer

★★★★★Quality work, attention to detail and excellent communication. Very trustworthy and a most kind hearted soul. I would highly recommend him and he will be back to paint for us in the future.

Pamela S.Renovation

★★★★★We are so happy with the painting Lumen Painting did for us during our renovation. Leigh and Larren went above and beyond for us. They are trustworthy people and very passionate about their work.

Floy N.Google review

★★★★★Leigh & Laren are both very personable and professional men. I am very pleased on the painting they did for me plus all the extras.

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Call or text(231) 878-5066
HoursMon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM
Service areaCadillac, Traverse City & Northern Michigan