Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Painting & Decorating Services in St. Louis
Since 1930, Koch Brothers Decorating has delivered expert craftsmanship and artistic innovation to St. Louis homes, commercial spaces, and historic landmarks. Our team specializes in blending traditional techniques like woodgraining and trompe loeil with modern finishes to create transformative interior and exterior designs. With decades of experience serving residential, commercial, and ecclesiastical clients, we prioritize quality through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to mastering complex decorative projects.Our artisans excel in faux finishes, glazing, wallcoverings, and historic preservation, ensuring every space reflects both client vision and timeless artistry. Backed by affiliations with industry leaders like the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, we maintain rigorous standards while continuously exploring cutting-edge materials and methods to stay at the forefront of the trade.
Services
Church Restoration
Historic Restoration
Decorative Finishes
Wallcovering Installation
Faux Painting
Trompe L'oeil
Glazing
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Wallglazing
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- We have 90+ years of experience in decorative painting and historic restoration.
- Our team includes master artisans trained in trompe loeil and faux finish techniques.
- We specialize in preserving architectural heritage through meticulous restoration work.
- We maintain active memberships in leading industry organizations for quality assurance.
- Our craftsmen blend traditional methods with innovative materials for lasting results.
Associations and certifications
- Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
- Finishing Contractors Association
- National Guild of Professional Paperhangers
- St. Louis Painting and Decorating Foundation
What people say
Exceptional craftsmanship
Knowledgeable team
Seamless restoration work
Cost-effective solutions
Professional and reliable
Services
Church Restoration
Specialized restoration of sacred spaces using historically accurate techniques. Our team preserves architectural integrity while repairing damage from moisture, aging, or structural wear. We recreate intricate finishes and decorative elements to match original designs, ensuring seamless integration with existing surfaces.
Historic Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of period buildings using traditional methods and materials. We specialize in replicating vintage finishes, woodgraining, and ornamental painting while meeting modern durability standards. Our work maintains historical authenticity for landmark structures and heritage properties.
Decorative Finishes
Custom decorative painting techniques including trompe loeil, marbling, and faux woodgrain. Our artisans create bespoke textures and visual effects to transform ordinary surfaces into artistic focal points. Services range from subtle accent walls to full-room trompe l'oeil environments.
Wallcovering Installation
Professional installation of traditional and specialty wallcoverings. We handle complex patterns, textured materials, and historic reproductions with precision. Our expertise includes proper surface preparation, seam matching, and maintenance guidance for long-lasting results.
Faux Painting
Custom faux painting techniques that mimic natural materials like stone, wood, and metal. Our artisans use specialized glazing and layering methods to create depth and texture. This service transforms surfaces with realistic, durable finishes that replicate high-end materials at a fraction of the cost.
People
Bill Stack
President
Third-generation leader with 50+ years in decorative painting. Trained directly by founder Harold Koch, he specializes in trompe loeil and historic preservation. Served on St. Louis PDF Board of Trustees and maintains industry leadership through active professional affiliations.
Harold Koch
Founder
Established the company in 1930 as master decorator. Pioneered St. Louis' first decorative painting guild. Trained subsequent generations in traditional techniques while adapting to modern materials. His principles of quality craftsmanship continue guiding the company's approach to this day.
Questions
What types of painting services do you specialize in?
We specialize in decorative finishes, historic restoration, church painting, and wallcovering installation. Our expertise includes trompe loeil, faux finishes, glazing, and both interior/exterior projects for residential, commercial, and ecclesiastical clients.
How long has your company been in business?
Koch Bros. Painting and Decorating has served St. Louis since 1930, maintaining four generations of craftsmanship while continuously updating techniques to meet modern standards and client needs.
Do you handle historic preservation projects?
Yes, we specialize in historic restoration using traditional methods. Our team has completed work on century-old structures including the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, preserving architectural heritage through meticulous decorative painting and surface repair.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve St. Louis and surrounding regions including Jefferson City and St. Charles, with experience handling both local landmark projects and regional commercial painting requirements.
Are your painters trained in specialized techniques?
Our artisans receive extensive training in trompe loeil, faux finishes, and historic painting methods. Many team members have decades of experience mastering complex decorative techniques that transform spaces with artistic precision.
