Residential Interior Painting
Portland Metro Area

Interior Prep and Paint Process

• Job Site Preparation

Prior to any painting, priming, or surface prep, the home or workspace will be masked off accordingly to ensure sufficient protection of all areas.

• Furniture, Fixtures, and Surface Protection

• Taping and Masking Edges

• Repair and Patching

Addressing imperfections is key to achieving a proper surface for paint application. Our skilled team will meticulously patch and repair any cracks, holes, or blemishes to ensure a proper surface for primer or paint application.

• Surface Cleaning

A clean canvas is essential for the perfect paint job. We achieve this by sanding and filling any holes.  Along with thoroughly cleaning the surfaces to remove any dust, dirt and debris prior to priming or painting.

• Priming for Adhesion

We apply high-quality oil or water based primers to create a smooth uniformed base that blocks staining while enhancing the durability and longevity of the paint job.

• Caulking

To achieve clean lines and prevent open seams, we use premium caulks to seal gaps around trim, baseboards, and other painted surfaces. Using quality oil or water-based caulking ensures durability during expansion and contraction, and it lasts much longer than cheaper off-brand products.

• Ventilation and Environment Control

We take measures to ensure optimal ventilation during the painting process. Proper airflow expedites drying times and contributes to a cleaner indoor environment. We also control environmental factors, such as humidity, to achieve optimal paint performance. We use both air movers and air scrubbers to circulate air throughout the process, which in return, maintains quality control in each project.

• Paint Application

• Trim Painting

Two coats of either an enamel trim paint or hybrid Enamel Urethane trim paint are applied using a spray application to ensure a smooth and consistent finish. Depending on the job site expectations and conditions, when having to brush or roll trim, we use lighter trim paints with better self-leveling properties to still maintain a good finish after completion.

• Ceiling Painting

During full interior paint projects, we almost always paint ceilings using a spay application. If we are doing smaller projects or just ceiling paint jobs, we will brush and roll these surfaces. Ceilings are always painted first during the painting process, and the application will be determined by each job and what suits the client and process best.

• Wall Painting

In most cases, we brush and roll your wall surfaces. If the home or building is being painted one sheen and one color, we will most likely spray the walls and ceilings at the same time and back-roll during the process. We use fine roller naps on smooth wall surfaces to ensure an even texture application. We tend to use standard-sized roller naps on orange peel textured walls for proper coverage and efficiency.