Interior Painting Services

What do our interior painting services include?

EcoStar Remodeling & Construction provides interior painting for homes in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and our other California offices: walls, ceilings and trim, with the prep that makes the finish last. As a licensed general contractor (CSLB 1034806), we also repair damaged drywall and trim before we paint. It starts with a free estimate: request yours.

How do we prepare walls before painting?

Coming home to a good-looking house is one of the best feelings in the world. With time, though, paint fades, scuffs and peels, and the walls underneath pick up dents and cracks.

Prep is most of a good paint job. We move and cover furniture and floors, remove plates and hardware, fill holes and cracks, sand, and prime new drywall or stains before the finish coats.

We cut in edges and corners by hand and roll even coats, so the color looks the same across the wall and the lines at ceilings and trim stay crisp.

Skipping prep is where cheap paint jobs fail: paint over dust, gloss or unprimed patches shows uneven sheen and peels sooner.

Most rooms take two finish coats; a strong color change or new drywall may need primer first.

Entry hall with a black accent wall and a wood pivot door

What interior painting clients say

Google

“Interior painting was executed with precision. Crisp lines, even finishes, and no noticeable chemical odor once completed.”

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Yelp

“I am delighted to recommend EcoStar and Eli Rosen, their representative for both exterior and full interior paint jobs.”

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Kerry M.Richmond
Houzz

“I recently hired ECO Star Remodeling to paint the interior of my home, and they did an outstanding job.”

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Bedroom with a textured gray accent wall and white walls

What if we find damage behind the paint?

While we inspect the walls before painting, we sometimes find hidden damage: cracks, soft drywall or water stains from an old leak. Fixing it now keeps it from spreading into a larger repair.

We repair cracks and chips, patch and match the texture, and then paint for a clean look; for a water stain, we check the source first.

Is our interior paint safe for your home?

Since the paint we use is non-toxic, it is perfectly safe for your home. Ask us about the right product and finish for each room at the estimate.

Painting older homes: homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint. Under the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in those homes must be certified and use lead-safe work practices, so tell us the year your home was built.

How do you choose colors and feature wall ideas?

A new color can change how a room feels, whether you work from home and want a fresh look or you are simply tired of the old one.

A feature wall, one wall in a stronger color than the rest, is an easy way to add depth: behind the bed, the sofa or a fireplace, or at the end of a hallway. If you are unsure about shades, our design team can help you pick out the perfect shade for your needs.

Planning new flooring too? Painting usually comes before the new floor goes in, so drips never reach it; tell us your flooring dates and we schedule the painting around them.

Bathroom with a dark gray feature wall around a black-framed window
Bright white kitchen and dining area with freshly painted walls

Does interior painting help when you sell?

People who are looking to buy a new house often want to move into one that doesn’t require too much work to be livable. A fresh coat of paint makes a home look cared for in photos and at showings.

Fresh paint is one of the simpler updates before a sale, and it pairs well with small repairs like patched walls and new hardware.

We agree on a schedule before we start, so the painting fits around your listing date.

One thing to remember while painting a house to sell is people prefer warm and neutral colors. Save bold shades for after the sale.

How does an interior painting project run?

1. Estimate. We look at the rooms and give you a written price and schedule. 2. Colors. You choose colors and finishes, with help from our design team if you want it. 3. Prep. We protect floors and furniture and repair the walls. 4. Paint. Primer where needed, then the finish coats. 5. Walkthrough. We check every room with you and touch up anything you note. Our work is backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty. For outside walls, see our exterior painting page; for a larger update, our home remodeling services.

Exterior of New Construction Home
Two-Story Home Remodel
Outdoor Kitchen
Luxury Home with Pool and Hardscaping
Outdoor Kitchen

FAQs

How long does it take to paint a room?

It usually only takes 45 minutes to an hour to paint a single room with one coat of paint. This time doesn’t include any preparation, priming, or second coats. With that said, it will take longer to fully complete a painting project for one room.

A lot of the decision is based on the type of room being painted. However, interior spaces will use a latex or acrylic composition. The type of finish is up to you on whether you want it to be matte, gloss, semi-gloss, etc. Of course, the team at EcoStar Remodeling will help you find the right type of paint for your interior project.

Primer should be used on interior projects if the drywall is new or if you’re transitioning from dark paint to light or white paint.

The best way to prepare your interior for a painting project is to follow the tips we’ve outlined below:

  • Remove decor and hardware from walls
  • Move furniture out of the room
  • If you can move furniture out, move it away from the walls

Let our team know if you need assistance preparing your room for the project. We’d be happy to help!

We require at least one household member over the age of 18 to be present during the course of the painting project.

We use a wide range of paint brands, such as Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Valspar, and Behr. We can also take requests from clients if they have a specific brand they’d like us to use.

Yes. We paint a single feature wall on its own or as part of a full room, and help you choose a color that works with the rest of the space.

Our crews work out of offices across California. In Northern California, see our Bay Area remodeling offices in Alameda, Concord, San Jose and San Mateo, plus Sacramento; in Southern California, our Los Angeles general contractor page covers Encino, Long Beach, Irvine and Rancho Cucamonga.