What our interior painting includes
Interior painting looks simple from the couch. The difference between a room that looks freshly painted for years and one that shows roller marks in a month is almost all preparation. Every interior job we take on in Millcreek and around the Salt Lake Valley follows the same careful routine.
- Walls and ceilings in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and basements
- Trim, baseboards, crown molding, window casings and interior doors
- Accent walls and two-tone color schemes
- Stairwells, vaulted ceilings and tall entryways
- Small drywall repairs before paint: nail pops, dents, cracks and patched holes
How we paint a room, step by step
- Protect the space. Furniture is moved and covered, floors get drop cloths, and outlet covers and switch plates come off.
- Prep the surfaces. We fill holes, sand patches smooth, caulk gaps along trim and clean walls that have grease or fingerprints, which is common in kitchens and hallways.
- Prime where it is needed. Fresh patches, stains and big color changes get primer so the finish coat looks even.
- Cut in and roll. Clean lines at ceilings and trim first, then even coats on the walls.
- Walk the room with you. We look at the work in daylight together, touch up anything you point out, put the room back in order and leave it clean.
Signs your walls are ready for fresh paint
Scuffs that do not wash off, patched spots that show through, faded color near windows and yellowing on ceilings are the usual reasons. Many homeowners also repaint before listing a home or right after buying one, when the rooms are empty and the work goes faster.
Choosing interior colors with confidence
Color is the part people worry about most, and it is where we can help. We give palette guidance for each space during the estimate, and when you are torn between options we can paint a sample area on your wall so you see the color in your own light before we commit. Learn more about our color consultation.
Interior painting in Millcreek and the Salt Lake Valley
Homes along the Wasatch Front get strong sun through west and south windows, and dry winter air is hard on caulk joints around trim. We use quality paint and fill and caulk gaps carefully so lines stay crisp through the season changes. We paint homes and offices from Millcreek and Holladay to Sandy, Draper and the rest of our service areas, and we also take on commercial interiors.