About Linstrom Pro Painters
St. Anthony Parish Ceiling & Interior Painting
Kansas City, MOSt. Anthony Parish Sacred Interior Renewal
Project description
Linstrom Pro Painters transformed St. Anthony Parish, a historic Catholic church in Kansas City, Missouri, with a full interior repaint centered on an expansive ceiling renewal. Our artisans designed and executed a 150-foot by 50-foot cross motif on the nave ceiling, integrating rich liturgical colors that complement the parish’s stained glass and architectural details.
The project included fabricating a custom star field with approximately 120-130 shimmering stars to evoke the night sky above the sanctuary. Every surface—walls, arches, soffits, and trim—received meticulous prep, priming, and finish coats that brighten the worship space while preserving its sacred character for the parish community and visitors on the Sacred Structures tour.
Key Details
- Location: St. Anthony Parish, Historic Northeast Kansas City, Missouri.
- Scope: Full ceiling repaint with custom art, complete interior sanctuary painting, and sacristy updates.
- Artwork: Hand-rendered 150' x 50' cruciform design with 120-130 gold leaf stars.
- Preparation: Plaster repair, sanding, sealing, and specialized scaffolding for elevated work.
- Community Impact: Completed in phases to accommodate Mass and Sacred Structures tour schedules.
Our approach & solution
We erected protective scaffolding and enclosed the nave to shield pews, altars, and relics before beginning detailed surface preparation. Plaster cracks were stabilized, existing coatings were deglossed for adhesion, and custom templates guided the layout of the cross and starry sky. A combination of precision brushing, glazing, and airless spraying ensured seamless transitions between artwork and field colors.
result
The renewed sanctuary ceiling now showcases the illuminated cruciform centerpiece and celestial accents that draw visitors’ eyes upward. Parish leadership noted how the refreshed finishes and night-sky mural elevate liturgies and invite the community—as well as guests on Kansas City’s Sacred Structures tour—to experience the church’s heritage anew.
St. Anthony Parish Ceiling Restoration
Liturgical Artistry in Kansas City
Custom Cross & Starry Night Ceiling.
Trusted Results — St. Anthony Parish Project
Plaster Repair and Priming
Sacred Artwork Design & Protection
Hand-Painted Ceiling Artwork