Skipping prep
Cleaning, sanding, patching and priming take most of the effort, and they are what makes a finish last.
Service · Paint
Interior and exterior paint
Painting where preparation does most of the work
A paint job is only as good as the prep under it. We clean, sand, patch and prime to suit the surface, then cut in the edges by hand. Exterior work is scheduled around Seattle's dry spells so coatings can cure.
Typical timeline
Typically 2–7 days, depending on the number of rooms or exterior walls and the weather. Your written contract sets the actual schedule.
Materials
- Primers matched to the surface and existing coatings
- Interior and exterior paints
- Caulk, patching compound and masking
Avoid these
Common mistakes on this trade
Things worth watching for on any job, ours or someone else's.
Wrong primer
New drywall, oil-painted surfaces and bare wood need different primers. The wrong one can lead to peeling.
Fighting the weather
Exterior paint needs the right temperature and dry conditions. We plan around Seattle's weather, not only the calendar.
On site
How we typically work
- Step 01
Prep
Clean, sand, patch and mask.
- Step 02
Prime
Use a primer matched to the surface and any previous coating.
- Step 03
Cut in and roll
Edges cut by hand; fields rolled or sprayed for even coverage.
- Step 04
Second coat and walkthrough
Second coat, touch-ups, cleanup and a walkthrough with you.
Photos
Project photos
We have not published photos for this trade yet. Ask us about recent paint work when you request an estimate.
Thinking about paint?
Call (206) 550-4576 or send an estimate request.