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Universal Spray & Drywall Inc.

Blaine, MN 55449

Company Info

  • Est. 1961
  • Size 20-49 Employees
  • Annual Vol $1 million - $3 million

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Our Story

Drywall & Texturing Specialists Servicing MN & WI
Veteran Owned Business

Universal Spray Co. was founded by Gerald Obraske in 1961. Gerald was a pioneer in the ceiling texturing industry developing an entire system for applying the products mechanically instead of the laborious hand-troweling which was the norm.

In 1975, Gerald started Universal Drywall Co., a partnership, with his son, Michael (Mike) Obraske. Mike had been working in the industry with his father since the late 60’s as a sander, finisher and spray man until he left for the Marine Corps. Upon his return, they started this sister-company to complement the work Universal Spray Co. had been doing for years now.

Early in the 1980’s, Mike aquired Gerald’s share of Universal Drywall Co. followed by his purchase of Universal Spray Co. in 1989. The companies were combined into Universal Spray & Drywall, Inc. which has been owned and operated by Mike since that time.

The business began primarily as a company subcontracted to work on residential projects. This made up about 90% of the business during the 1980’s and 1990’s. After the turn of the century, the market began to change in Minnesota, and Universal’s vast experience made them perfectly suited to slide into more commercial-type projects. Small commercial build-outs became a larger part of the business. Universal became more and more experienced in this side of the industry, adding trades like steel-stud framing, acoustical ceilings, specialty finishes, and even painting to the list of skills their contractors could rely on them for.

Today, Universal Spray & Drywall, Inc. is a complete framing and drywall company offering services of all types of projects. Holding true to a motto of “No job too big or too small”, the company prides itself on quality work done by reliable and committed craftsmen.

Universal remains a third-generation family owned and operated business today. Mike Obraske remains the CEO, and his wife, LuAnn is the CFO/Treasurer. Mike’s children, Keith Obraske & Crystal Hoppe, as well as his son-in-law, Craig Hoppe are all actively managing the business. Family core values are an important part of the way business is done at Universal. Honesty, integrity, the drive for excellence, and being a positive entity of the community are just some of the qualities that are brought to each and every job.

Our Mission Statement

Universal Spray & Drywall, Inc. will be the leader in quality Framing, Drywall, and Ceiling textures. Our commitment to God will enable us to keep service, integrity, and loyalty to our customers in front of us at all times. There is no project too large or too small that will not receive the attention to excellence which is our ultimate objective. Our Teamwork will help us achieve these goals by maximizing our level of efficiency and by being committed to the sales and growth of the company.

Veteran Owned Business

Founder Gerald Obraske was a WWII Navy Veteran, and current owner Mike Obraske, served in the Marine Corps.

What We Do

Commercial Experience

Misc Project Residential Building Retail Store
Animal Hospital / Kennel Apartments & Condominiums Assisted Living Auto Dealership / Service Bank Casinos Church / Synagogue Club House / Community Center Court House Design Build Education (K-12) Fire / Police Station Fitness Center Gas Station Grocery Stores Hospital / Nursing Home Hotel / Motel House Jail / Prison Laboratory Library Manufacturing Plant Medical Office Mixed Use Museum Non-Residential Building Office Building Parking Garage Post Office Radio / Television Station Restaurant School / College / University Single Family Residential Storage Facility / Warehouse Terminal - Airport / Bus / Railroad Theater

Regions & Counties Serviced

  • Minnesota - Minneapolis / St. Paul

Iowa All

Minnesota All

North Dakota All

South Dakota All

Wisconsin All

Our CSI Codes

05 01 40 - Maintenance of Cold-Formed Metal Framing
05 06 40 - Schedules for Cold-Formed Metal Framing
05 10 00.00.01 - Structural Metal Framing
05 12 13 - Architecturally-Exposed Structural Steel Framing
05 13 00.00.01 - Structural Stainless-Steel Framing
05 14 13 - Architecturally-Exposed Structural Aluminum Framing
05 40 00.00.01 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing
05 41 00.00.01 - Structural Metal Stud Framing
05 43 00.00.01 - Slotted Channel Framing
05 45 13 - Mechanical Metal Supports
05 45 23 - Healthcare Metal Supports
06 01 10 - Maintenance of Rough Carpentry
06 01 10.71 - Rough Carpentry Rehabilitation
06 01 10.91 - Rough Carpentry Restoration
06 01 10.92 - Rough Carpentry Preservation
06 06 10 - Schedules for Rough Carpentry
06 06 10.13 - Nailing Schedule
06 06 10.19 - Plywood Shear Wall Schedule
06 10 53 - Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry
06 13 13 - Log Construction
06 13 13.91 - Period Horizontal Log Work
06 13 16 - Pole Construction
06 13 23 - Heavy Timber Construction
06 14 00.00.01 - Treated Wood Foundations
06 20 13 - Exterior Finish Carpentry
06 46 91 - Splicing of Wooden Components
08 01 10 - Operation and Maintenance of Doors and Frames
08 06 10 - Door Schedule
09 01 20 - Maintenance of Plaster and Gypsum Board
09 01 90 - Maintenance of Painting and Coating
09 01 90.51 - Paint Cleaning
09 01 90.52 - Maintenance Repainting
09 01 90.53 - Maintenance Coatings
09 01 90.61 - Repainting
09 01 90.91 - Paint Restoration
09 01 90.92 - Coating Restoration
09 01 90.93 - Paint Preservation
09 06 20 - Schedules for Plaster and Gypsum Board
09 06 90 - Schedules for Painting and Coating
09 06 90.13 - Paint Schedule
09 22 16 - Non-Structural Metal Framing
09 22 16.13 - Non-Structural Metal Stud Framing
09 91 13 - Exterior Painting
09 91 23 - Interior Painting
09 93 13.13 - Exterior Staining
09 93 13.53 - Exterior Finishing
09 93 23 - Interior Staining and Finishing
09 93 23.13 - Interior Staining
09 93 23.53 - Interior Finishing
09 94 16 - Faux Finishing
09 94 19 - Multicolor Interior Finishing
12 11 33 - Trompe l'oeil

Project Experience

  • Non-Union
  • Prevailing Wages (Davis Bacon)
  • Public
  • Private
  • New Projects
  • Alterations/Renovations
  • Interior Fit-Ups
  • Projects From $1,000 to $2,200,000

Gallery

Featured Image 1
Country Inn Suites
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Hilton Homewood Suites Photo 2
Featured Image 4
Skydancer Casino & Hotel Photo 4

Associations & Memberships

MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce (MN)
MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce (MN)
SAM (System for Award Management)
SAM (System for Award Management)
VOSB (Veteran Owned Small Business)
VOSB (Veteran Owned Small Business)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors
SAM

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