Interior Wall Painting Process

(Specific steps may vary for cabinets, trim, doors, or ceiling work, but here’s our typical game plan!)

Pre-Arrival: Getting Ready to Roll

  • Schedule the job with the customer weeks in advance (Conor or assigned manager)

  • Call or email the day before to confirm—whatever they prefer!

  • Give a quick rundown of what to expect on Day 1

  • Ask about any special requests or considerations

Job Site: Setting Up for Success

  • Greet the customer or access the home (if they’ve left a key or garage code)

  • Secure the job site—move furniture, lay down drop cloths, and set up the workspace

Wall Prep: The Foundation for a Flawless Finish

  • Patch up holes and fill any dings larger than 1/8 inch with 5-minute Durabond

  • Mask trim with 1 1/2 inch Intertape

  • Cover countertops, banisters, mantles, and more with hand masker (paper or plastic)

  • Sand patches smooth

Application: Time to Make Magic Happen

  • Double-check paint colors in the can before starting (no surprises!)

  • Stir paint if it hasn’t been pre-shaken

  • Cut in ceilings and trim with a brush

  • Prime drywall patches

  • Apply the 1st coat of paint to walls using the right roller nap

  • Stay tight to trim and ceiling while rolling for consistent stipple

  • Allow the first coat to skim over, then tackle any small dings with lightweight spackle

  • Once dry, apply a 2nd coat of lightweight spackle to any remaining imperfections

  • Sand patches, prime, and apply the final coat of paint

Clean-Up: Leaving It Better Than We Found It

  • Remove all tape, paper, and plastic

  • Check for drips on unwanted surfaces with a wet rag

  • Fold drop cloths carefully to contain dust

  • Vacuum the work area

  • Do a daily clean-up to keep tools and materials organized

✅ Final Inspection: The Grand Reveal!

  • Coordinate with the client for a final walk-through on the last day

  • Address any final touch-ups on the spot before packing up

  • Once everything looks 100% amazing, have the client sign off on the project

  • Ask the customer to fill out a quality scorecard (leave a review on Google)

And that’s a wrap! Now the only thing left to do is step back and admire that fresh new space.