diff --git a/abstract_client.cpp b/abstract_client.cpp
--- a/abstract_client.cpp
+++ b/abstract_client.cpp
@@ -629,6 +629,7 @@
     updateWindowRules(Rules::Minimize);
     FocusChain::self()->update(this, FocusChain::MakeFirstMinimized);
     // TODO: merge signal with s_minimized
+    addWorkspaceRepaint(visibleRect());
     emit clientMinimized(this, !avoid_animation);
     emit minimizedChanged();
 }