About Hate To Paint?

Chris LeBeau (right) and Una Manushka (left) have been exceeding client expectations together for three years and combined have 25 years plus of experience in paint, construction, and customer service. Chris and Una formed Hate to Paint? to better serve our existing customers and provide our new customers with a better way to work with a contractor.

Co-Owner Chris LeBeau grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and has loved calling Seattle home for more than 10 years. A tradition in the “U.P.” is that you never pass by someone who needs help, a value that Chris applies to all of his clients. After graduating from Northern Michigan University, Chris lived in Chicago and Kansas City, working in building supplies and flooring. In Seattle, Chris helped run a painting business on the city’s north side. In his spare time, Chris enjoys exercising, skiing, sports, concerts, traveling, and volunteering.

Co-Owner Una Manushka grew up in Mongolia and graduated from the Mongolian University of Science & Technology with an engineering degree. He moved to the United States in 2001 and Seattle in 2005, and he has built his own home on the north side of the city. Una also is the owner of Bondook Construction, which specializes in home construction and painting. Married with two children, Una enjoys fishing, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.