Petoskey, MI

Complete Paint and Supplies has kept Northern Michigan homes and job sites stocked with quality paint since 1996. The Smrekar family operates three stores across the region, including our Standish Avenue store in Petoskey. Whether you own a Victorian near Bay View or a newer home out toward Bear River, we know how the local climate affects your walls, siding, and trim.

Aerial view of Petoskey, Michigan at sunset.

Why Homeowners Trust Our Paint Store

Petoskey sits along Little Traverse Bay, where lake-effect snow, damp springs, and strong summer sun each take a toll on a house year-round. Older gingerbread cottages in the historic districts call for careful color work, while newer builds up the hill need durable finishes that withstand temperature swings. At our Petoskey, MI, paint store, we help you pick products built for those conditions, so you don’t waste time or money guessing which products will work at a big-box store.

Our staff knows these streets because we live here too. Many customers have shopped with us since the first store opened, and that loyalty comes from steady advice and honest answers.

Choosing Benjamin Moore near Petoskey, MI

Benjamin Moore chose us to carry their line, and we stock it in our homes because we trust its performance. The brand is known for rich color accuracy, strong coverage, and long-lasting finishes. As your source for Benjamin Moore near Petoskey, MI, we carry the full range of interior and exterior paints, stains, primers, and applicators.

Here is what you can pick up when you visit our Petoskey shop:

  • Interior paints in every finish, from flat to high-gloss, for bedrooms, hallways, and moisture-prone bathrooms.
  • Exterior paints and Woodluxe® stains built to withstand harsh winters, UV exposure, and Northern Michigan's temperature swings.
  • Primers matched to your surface, whether you are covering bare wood, drywall, or a previously painted wall.
  • Brushes, rollers, trays, and painter's tape suited to your finish and project size.
  • Specialty color matching from a chip, a swatch, or a photo you bring in.
  • Hard-to-find materials that our staff will track down for you.

Once you know what your project calls for, our staff walks you through prep, application, and cleanup so the job goes smoothly.

Getting Paint Supplies without the Guesswork

A visit for paint supplies near Petoskey, MI, usually starts with a phone call or a stop at the counter, where we ask about the surface, your goals, and the space you are working on. Asking those questions upfront helps you avoid the wrong sheen or a primer that fights your topcoat. We would rather you get it right now than be forced to repaint later.

Our paint supply store in Petoskey, MI, has a reputation for accurately mixing specialty colors, drawing customers from all over the region, some from a few blocks away and others after a neighbor points them our way.

FAQs about Our Paint Supply Store

Q. Which Benjamin Moore products hold up best in the winter?

A. Exterior lines paired with Woodluxe® stains withstand freeze-thaw cycles and heavy snow common along the bay. We steer you toward finishes rated for the coldest stretches of a Petoskey winter.

Q. Can you match a historic color for a home in the Bay View district?

A. Yes. Bring in a chip, a piece of trim, or a clear photo, and our in-store color-matching technology delivers a close match that preserves the character of an older Petoskey home.

Q. Do you help painting contractors working around Petoskey?

A. We keep deep stock for pros and homeowners alike, and we understand the volume and turnaround a job site requires. Trade customers are always taken care of at our Petoskey counter.

Visit Our Paint Store

Homeowners and contractors across Northern Michigan keep coming back because we treat every project like it’s personal and stand behind the products we sell. Come see the difference a family of paint people makes when your next job calls for the right color and finish.

We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to noon. We are closed on Sundays.

We proudly serve Petoskey and the surrounding communities. Stop by 1711 Standish Avenue in Petoskey, contact us online, or call us at 231-347-0234 to schedule a free paint consultation and get started.