Interior painting in Rochester Hills, MI
The walls get fixed before they get painted.
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors within 25 miles of Rochester Hills.
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Photo: one of our jobs
New paint shows every dent, crack and nail pop the old paint was hiding. That's why the work starts with the surface, not the roller: holes get filled, cracks get patched, rough spots get sanded, and stains get primed so they don't bleed through. By the time the first coat goes on, the wall underneath is flat and clean.
What we paint inside
Walls and ceilings
Living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways and stairwells, ceilings included. Ceilings and walls get different finishes, because a ceiling should hide flaws and a wall should wipe clean.
Trim, doors and baseboards
Casing, crown molding, baseboards and doors take the bumps and the fingerprints, so they get a harder, glossier finish than the walls. Trim can also be spray finished for a smooth look with no brush marks.
Repairs before paint
Nail holes, dents, hairline cracks and the dings from moving furniture get filled and sanded flat, so the new color doesn't show every flaw underneath it.
Stairs and railings
Spindles, railings and risers get painted, and the treads can be stained if you'd rather see the wood.
How an interior job goes
Protect the room
Furniture gets moved to the middle and covered, floors get covered, and outlet covers and hardware come off.
Fix the surface
Holes and cracks get filled, sanded flat and spot primed. Glossy old paint gets scuffed so the new coat grips it.
Cut in and roll
Edges along the ceiling and the trim get cut in, then each wall gets rolled from corner to corner so the finish stays even.
Finish the trim
Trim and doors get their own finish, brushed or sprayed.
Walk through it
Hardware goes back on, and we walk the rooms with you and touch up anything you point out.
Paint and finishes
We use Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. If you've already picked a color from either one, send us the name or the number with your estimate request. Low-odor paints are worth asking about if anyone in the house is sensitive to smell.
Sheen matters as much as color. It changes how much a wall shows its flaws, how well it wipes clean and how the color reads in the light your room actually gets.
What goes into an interior painting quote
Every quote comes down to the same few things:
- How many rooms there are, and how big they are
- Walls only, or ceilings, trim and doors too
- How much patching and priming the walls need
- Color changes, since dark to light takes more coats
- Stairwells and high ceilings
- The paint line and the sheen
Painting a Michigan home
Winter air inside is dry and summers are humid, and both show up on painted walls. Patches need to dry and get primed before the paint goes on, or they show through the finish as dull spots.
Bathrooms need a finish that stands up to steam. A basement wall with a moisture problem needs that fixed first, because paint won't stay on a damp wall.
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Questions about interior painting
Do I need to move my furniture?
Take down pictures and put away small or fragile things. Tell us about the big pieces when you ask for the estimate.
How long does a room take?
It depends on the size of the room, how much repair the walls need and how many coats the color change takes. You'll get the timeline with the price.
Can you paint while we live there?
Yes. Most interior painting happens in lived-in homes, and the rooms can be done in an order you can work around.
Which sheen should I pick?
Flat hides flaws, so it suits ceilings. Eggshell and satin wipe clean, so they suit most walls. Semi-gloss stands up to hands and bumps, so it suits trim and doors. Bathrooms and kitchens need a finish that handles moisture.
Do you paint ceilings?
Yes, ceilings are part of interior painting, stairwells and high ceilings included.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Licensed and insured. Proof available upon request.
Other work we do
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25+ years of experience. Licensed and insured. Proof available upon request.