Interior Work
Interior projects may include walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, stairways, and other painted surfaces throughout the home.
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Interior painting, exterior painting, wallpapering, paint removal, surface cleaning, preparation, and specialty finishes.
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Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, trim, cabinets, and more.
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Siding, trim, doors, shutters, decks.
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A combined interior and exterior project.
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Installation, removal, or replacement.
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Removing old paint or coatings.
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Cleaning painted surfaces before work.
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Cleaning, sanding, patching, priming.
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Textured, decorative, and specialty applications.
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Residential Painting Services
Painting projects can involve more than applying a new color. The work may include removing old materials, cleaning surfaces, preparing walls, repairing minor surface imperfections, and selecting an appropriate finish. Explore common project types before speaking with a local painting professional.
Exterior Work
Exterior painting projects may involve siding, trim, shutters, doors, garages, fences, decks, and other exterior surfaces.
Explore Exterior PaintingWallpapering
Wallpaper projects may include installation, removal, replacement, wall preparation, pattern planning, and work around doors, windows, and fixtures.
Learn About Wallpaper ProjectsPaint Removal
Removing old paint or coatings may be necessary when surfaces are peeling, cracking, uneven, or being prepared for a different type of finish.
Learn About Paint RemovalPaint Cleaning
Painted surfaces may require cleaning to address dirt, dust, grease, mildew, residue, or other buildup before repainting or maintenance.
Learn About Surface CleaningPaint Preparation
Preparation may include cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, priming, protecting nearby surfaces, and addressing visible imperfections.
Learn About Paint PreparationSpecial Finishes
Specialty finishes may include textured finishes, decorative techniques, limewash-style finishes, accent treatments, staining, glazing, and other customized applications.
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Planning an Interior Painting Project
Interior painting can change the appearance of a room, but the final result often depends on the condition of the surfaces and the preparation completed before painting begins. Homeowners may want to consider which rooms and surfaces are included, whether furniture must be moved, if ceilings or trim are part of the project, and whether walls require patching, cleaning, sanding, or priming.
Common Interior Project Areas
- Walls
- Ceilings
- Baseboards and trim
- Doors and doorframes
- Cabinets
- Closets
- Stairways and railings
- Accent walls
- Built-in shelving
Planning an Exterior Painting Project
Exterior painting projects can vary based on the size of the home, number of stories, surface material, current condition of the paint, access requirements, and local weather conditions. Preparation may include washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, priming, and protecting surrounding areas.
Common Exterior Project Areas
- Siding
- Exterior trim
- Doors
- Shutters
- Garage doors
- Fences
- Decks
- Porches
- Railings
- Detached structures
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Helpful Painting Project Guides
How to Prepare for a Painting Project
Learn what to think about before work starts, from planning access to protecting furniture and floors.
Read the GuideQuestions to Ask Before Hiring a Painter
A homeowner-friendly list of questions covering scope, preparation, materials, and timeline.
Read the GuideInterior Paint Finish Guide
Compare common interior paint finishes and where each one is often used in a home.
Read the GuideWhat to Consider Before Painting a Home Exterior
Weather, surface materials, and preparation all play a role in an exterior painting project.
Read the GuideHow Surface Preparation Affects a Painting Project
Preparation often has more influence on the final result than the paint itself.
Read the GuideWhen Old Paint May Need to Be Removed
Peeling, cracking, or heavy buildup can make removal part of a painting project.
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