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What Happens During a Full Interior Repaint

Knowing what happens during a full interior repaint removes the surprises. Here is the sequence from prep to a move-in-ready finish.

Protection and Prep

Floors and furniture are covered and masked. Walls are patched, sanded, and spot-primed where needed. Trim is caulked and prepped. This phase is the longest part of a quality repaint and is what makes the finish last.

Priming and Cutting In

Primer goes on repairs, stains, and color-change walls. Then edges are cut in by hand at ceilings, baseboards, corners, and around trim before rolling — so lines stay crisp.

Finish Coats

Finish coats are rolled and cut in across walls and ceilings, then trim and doors get their coats. The number of coats depends on color change and product. Each coat is allowed to dry before the next.

Cleanup and Walk-Through

Masking is removed, furniture moved back, and surfaces cleaned. We walk the space with you and explain the dry and cure timeline before we call it done.

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