Interior Painting in Kansas City

Why prep matters more than paint

Paint doesn't hide problems. It highlights them. Nail holes, dents, cracked caulk and patched spots all show through a fresh coat, especially in eggshell and satin finishes that catch light. That's why most of the time on a good interior paint job goes into prep: filling, sanding, caulking and priming repairs so the finish coat goes onto a smooth, sound surface. It's also why we patch drywall as part of the job instead of painting over damage.

What affects the price of interior painting

Photos of each room, plus the colors you're considering, let us give you a written estimate. These are the biggest factors.

• Room size and ceiling height. Vaulted ceilings and stairwells take staging and time.
• What's being painted: walls, ceilings, trim, doors or all of them
• Color change. Going from dark to light, or to a deep color, often needs primer and an extra coat.
• Prep. Heavy patching, wallpaper removal and peeling paint add time.
• Furniture. Full rooms take longer to protect and move around.

How we paint a room

We move and cover furniture, protect floors with drop cloths, and take down outlet covers and wall hangings. Then we fill holes, repair drywall, sand, and caulk gaps along trim. Repairs get primed. We cut in edges by hand for straight lines at the ceiling and trim, then roll walls in even sections to avoid lap marks. Most rooms get two finish coats. At the end we reinstall covers, put furniture back, walk the room with you, and touch up anything you point out.

Choosing a finish

Flat or matte hides wall flaws best and suits ceilings and low-traffic rooms. Eggshell is the most common choice for living areas: it wipes clean and still looks soft. Satin works well in kitchens, baths and kids' rooms. Semi-gloss is the standard for trim and doors because it stands up to scuffs. We'll recommend a finish for each surface if you're not sure.