What this covers
Interior painting covers walls, ceilings, trim, doors and built-ins. The work is mostly preparation: furniture moved and covered, nail holes and cracks filled, surfaces sanded and cleaned, edges taped or cut in by hand, and a primer where the surface needs it. Then two finish coats, rolled on walls and brushed on trim, and a cleanup that leaves the room ready to use.
When to call
- Scuffed, faded or stained walls, or a color you have lived with long enough.
- New drywall or patches that need priming and painting.
- A rebuild after water or fire damage reaching its final stage.
What to expect
- Protect and prepareFurniture is moved or covered, floors protected, and walls repaired, sanded and cleaned.
- PrimePatches, new drywall, stains and glossy surfaces are primed so the finish coat holds and covers.
- PaintEdges are cut in and walls rolled, two coats, with trim and doors brushed or sprayed.
- Clean up and checkTape comes off, touch-ups are made, and you walk each room before the job closes.
Get a certified company
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Questions people ask
Do I need to move everything out?
Large furniture is moved to the center and covered; small items, pictures and anything breakable should be removed. The company tells you what it needs cleared.
What finish should I choose?
Flat or matte hides wall flaws and suits ceilings and low-traffic rooms. Eggshell and satin wipe clean and suit most walls. Semi-gloss is for trim, doors and bathrooms.
How long until the room is usable?
Water-based paint is dry to the touch within hours and rooms can be used the same day. Full hardness takes longer, so go gently on trim and doors for a couple of weeks.
Related: Drywall texture and skim coating · Cabinet painting · Wallpaper removal · All painting and wall finishes
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