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About
I’m a hands-on artisan designer and licensed Home Improvement Contractor with over 16 years of experience. From space planning and custom cabinet design/fabrication to installing and modifying IKEA cabinets, I bring creative, practical solutions to every project.
I specialize in interior design, detailed painting, custom furniture, and custom cabinet building, and I’m comfortable working with wood, tile, glass, plastic, fiberglass, and more. I also collaborate with a trusted flooring specialist, as well as licensed electrical and plumbing professionals to help complete your project.
I’ve earned patents on furniture and tools, plus awards and TV coverage for my furniture and interior designs. You can count on me as your problem-solving designer and home improvement partner.
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Overview
Hired 26 times
Serves New York, NY
Background checked
License verified
1 employee
16 years in business
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Services offered
Painting type
Property type
Home
Business
New construction
Painting for new construction
Painting for existing buildings
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Scott H.
Nov 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Robert did an outstanding job painting three rooms and replacing kitchen tile. Robert is friendly, responsive and has a wealth of experience at this kind of work. Everything was done on time and with high quality
Details: Home • 3 rooms • Walls • Ceiling • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • Repainting, with a color change • Excellent - clean and smooth • The painter • No, this is not new construction • No, I will move things out of the way myself
Interior Painting
Beth R.
Jun 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I highly recommend Robert. He painted my bedroom, removed shelves and installed new ones, and fixed a wooden cabinet. The fix to the cabinet wasn’t easy and required someone very knowledgeable with furniture-which Robert definitely has. He has great attention to detail and was very precise. He was punctual, responsive and professional. I would definitely hire him again.
Details: Home • 1 room • Walls • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • Repainting, with a color change • Fair - minor holes and scratches • No, this is not new construction • I'm flexible
Interior Painting
Patricia T.
1 month ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Robert is a very skilled well seasoned craftsman with many years experience. Punctual, respectful and even keeled he is very easy to work with. He listens well and carefully considers all that is to be done
Robert also takes pride in his work and embodies the vanishing trait of integrity
I am a particularly detail oriented person and working with Robert (on my less than perfect old pre war apt) pointing out my preferences and expectations was never an issue, in fact he worked diligently to address all my needs and concerns
Thank you Robert for a job well done!
Details: Home • 3 rooms • Trim • Walls • Doors • Ceiling • Window frames • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • Repainting, with same color • Fair - minor holes and scratches • Homeowner or property manager • No, this is not new construction • Yes, I would like the painter to help move things • Renter, with owner's permission to do this job
Interior Painting
Peggy K.
Feb 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I highly recommend Robert given his high quality work, attention to detail, professionalism, responsiveness and overall kind and thoughtful demeanor. From his very first response, Robert stood out by asking questions which made it clear that he had a lot of experience. Robert was very easy to communicate with and got the job done very quickly. His recommendation for our project turned out to be a much better solution and we are very pleased with the results.
Details: 6 - 10 • No, none of my items are more than 6 ft long or weigh more than 20 pounds • Ladder not required • Concrete • Residential
Picture Hanging and Art Installation
Currie G.
Jun 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Robert is excellent to work with and very knowledgeable. He is someone you can trust.
Details: Repair doors, drawers, shelves • 1 - 5 cabinets • Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) • Kitchen • Residential • Renter, with owner's permission to do this job
Cabinet Refinishing and Repair
Credentials
License
License type: Home Improvement Contractor
License region: New York City, NY
License verified on 5/13/2026
Background Check
Robert Olsen
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I can price by the job or jobs and by the hour . I consult on design and space planning by the hour as well. I have severial resources for specility work like Electrial , plumbing,flooring,etc .I get any job done right.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We meet to see the job and approximate price . If we agree I ask for a 50% deposit or for many small projects I work for $75. per hr
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Parson School of Design, New York University, 3 patents, I have been in design , carpentry and painting my whole life and for over 25 year doing space planning, design and fabrication of cabinets as well .
