About Us

ABOUT DIY PAINTING

Hi, I’m Ryan Cunningham.

I’ve been a professional painting contractor in the Minneapolis area since 2001. I still paint full-time today, working alongside my son Keegan at our family business, Grove Painting.

Everything you see here comes from real job sites — not theory, not sponsored demos, and not product hype.

Why DIY Painting Exists

After years of painting kitchens, homes, and cabinets — and sharing those jobs on YouTube — I noticed a consistent problem:

DIYers aren’t failing because they’re careless.
They’re failing because the paint industry makes things unnecessarily confusing.

Walk into a big box store and you’ll see endless options:
brushes, rollers, fillers, cleaners, coatings — all claiming to be “the best,” with almost no guidance on what actually matters.

Most of it isn’t designed for real-world cabinet painting.

DIY Painting exists to simplify that.

A System, Not a Guessing Game

Instead of selling every possible tool, I focus on systems — the same prep methods and materials I rely on when failure isn’t an option.

No fluff.
No specialty nonsense.
No influencer hype.

Just straightforward tools that work together so DIYers can get professional-looking results the first time.

If I wouldn’t use it on a client’s kitchen, I don’t sell it here.

A Real Family Business

DIY Painting Supply is a small, family-run operation.

  • I’m on the job sites and behind the products

  • My wife Kelly handles the photography and creative work

  • My son Keegan paints with me every day

  • Our kids help when they can

We’re not a warehouse brand or a marketing company — just painters building tools we actually use.

Who This Is For

DIY Painting is for homeowners who:

  • Want results that last

  • Care more about doing it right than doing it fast

  • Prefer clear guidance over endless options

If you’re painting cabinets, walls, or your entire home, I appreciate you trusting us with your project.

Thanks for Being Here

I genuinely enjoy hearing from DIYers and customers. If you have questions, need clarity, or want to make sure you’re on the right path, feel free to reach out.

Thanks for stopping by,
— Ryan