Interior painting is mostly preparation. The paint goes on in a day; the difference between a room that looks good for a year and one that looks good for ten is what happens before the first coat. That means moving and covering furniture, filling nail holes and cracks, sanding glossy trim so the new coat grips, caulking gaps where trim meets the wall, and taping only where tape actually helps.
What an interior job includes
- Walls and ceilings, including tall stairwells and vaulted rooms
- Trim, baseboards, crown, window casings and interior doors
- Patching and small sheetrock repairs before paint, so nothing telegraphs through
- Primer where it is needed: stains, new patches, big color changes
- Two finish coats as standard, cut in by hand
- Daily cleanup and a walkthrough with you before the job is called finished
Popcorn ceiling removal
Textured "popcorn" ceilings date a room faster than almost anything else. Removing them involves wetting and scraping the texture, skim coating and sanding the ceiling smooth, then priming and painting. It is messy work, so the room is sealed off with plastic before anything starts.
Ceilings installed before the 1980s can contain asbestos, and those need a lab test before anyone scrapes them.
Ceilings, trim and doors
Trim and doors take the most wear in a house and show it first. They get sanded, filled and painted in a harder enamel than the walls, which holds up to hands, vacuums and pets. Ceilings are rolled in one direction so they dry without lap marks under the light from your windows.
Help choosing colors
If you are stuck between three grays that all look the same on a chip, Billy can bring larger samples and look at them in your actual light. North-facing rooms in West Knoxville houses under heavy tree cover read cooler and darker than the chip, and that is worth knowing before you buy five gallons.
Interior Painting FAQ
How long does it take to paint a room?
A typical bedroom is usually one to two days including prep and two coats. A full interior depends on the size of the house and how much trim and repair work is involved. You get a schedule with the estimate.
Do I need to move my furniture?
No. Furniture is moved to the center of the room and covered, and floors are protected with drop cloths. Small items, wall hangings and anything fragile are best put away before the job starts.
Do you remove popcorn ceilings?
Popcorn ceiling removal is listed here because it is part of the interior work. Older ceilings need an asbestos test first.
Is the 10% offer valid on interior painting?
Yes. Any job over $2,500 qualifies for 10% off, and every job is backed by the workmanship guarantee.
