Interior, Exterior, and Cabinet Painting — Tools, Paint Brands, and Mistakes That Show
Sherwin-Williams Emerald or Benjamin Moore Aura on every interior. FrogTape is the only painter's tape that gives sharp lines. Purdy White Dove rollers don't shed lint. HVLP sprayer for cabinets. KILZ Original primer required over stains. Cabinet repaints are worth hiring out.
Painting looks simple. You buy paint, you roll it on, you are done. Except half the time the lines bleed, the rollers shed lint, and one wall is two shades darker than the other. Prep and product choice are 80% of the result.
Paint Brand Matters More Than Color
Cheap paint requires more coats, peels faster, fades faster, and shows roller marks. We default to Sherwin-Williams Emerald or Benjamin Moore Aura on every interior job. Both cost $70-$90/gallon — about $30/gallon more than budget paint — and both are worth it.
One gallon of Emerald usually goes one coat in a 12x12 room. One gallon of $30 paint does not even cover the same area in two coats.
Painter's Tape — Only One Brand Works
FrogTape is the only painter's tape that gives a truly sharp line on any surface. The PaintBlock technology activates with paint moisture and seals the edge.
Roller Covers — White Dove or Forget It
Cheap roller covers shed fibers into your fresh paint. Purdy White Dove is the lint-free standard.
Sprayers Beat Rollers for Cabinets and Fences
For cabinet repaints, fences, and large flat surfaces, an HVLP sprayer cuts the time in half and eliminates roller texture.
Primer Is Not Optional Over Stains
Painting over water stains, smoke damage, or marker without an oil-based stain-blocking primer = the stain bleeds through within weeks. KILZ Original is what we keep on the truck.
Cabinet Painting — Worth Hiring Out
Cabinet repainting looks like a weekend project on Pinterest. In reality:
- Doors must be removed, hardware removed, hinges removed, every surface degreased
- Sand to remove the factory finish, vacuum, tack-cloth
- Cabinet-grade primer, light sand, two coats of cabinet enamel
- Each coat needs full cure time (24+ hours) before reassembly
2-day project minimum. Our cabinet painting service typically runs $1,500-$3,500 for a standard kitchen.
What We Charge
Our painting service: interior bedroom $350+, accent wall $200+, trim and door painting $250+, cabinet painting custom-quoted, wallpaper installation $250+, removal $200+, deck and fence staining custom.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much to paint a bedroom?
Average bedroom (10x12, 8' ceilings) starts at $350 with two coats of premium paint.
Do you paint cabinets?
Yes — full cabinet repaints typically $1,500-$3,500 for a standard kitchen, 2 days minimum.
Can you remove wallpaper?
Yes — wallpaper removal starts at $200. Older homes with multiple layers may take longer.
What paint brands do you use?
Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Benjamin Moore Aura by default. We can use any brand you prefer.
Tools & Products We Use on Every Job
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