Interior Painting in Lynn, MA
Smooth walls, sharp lines and a clean room when we leave.
Fresh paint changes a room faster than almost anything else, but the finish depends on the work you cannot see: patching, sanding, priming and masking. A room that looks great on day one and peels in a year usually skipped those steps.
Many Lynn homes have plaster walls, old woodwork with many layers of paint, and rooms that have been repainted a dozen times. That history calls for a bit more prep than a new drywall house.
A hallway like the one in the photo is a good example: door casings, the walls and the ceiling line all have to be cut in separately, and the doorway edges are where a sloppy job shows first.
When a room is ready for new paint
- Scuffs, stains or marks that will not wash off
- Peeling or bubbling paint, especially near windows or bathrooms
- A color that no longer suits how you use the room
- Wall repairs you have patched but never repainted
- Ceiling stains from a leak that has been fixed
- Getting a house ready to sell or rent
How we paint a room
- Color and scope. We agree on the rooms, colors and finishes, including ceilings, trim and doors.
- Protect and prep. Floors and furniture are covered and hardware is removed. We patch, sand and caulk as needed.
- Prime where needed. Stains, bare patches and big color changes get primer so the finish coat looks even.
- Cut in and roll. Edges and trim are painted by hand first, then walls are rolled in two coats.
- Clean up and walk-through. Tape comes off, everything is put back and we look at the room with you in good light.
What drives the cost of interior painting
Square footage matters, but it is not the biggest factor. These are:
- How much patching, sanding and surface repair is needed
- Ceiling height and whether ceilings and trim are included
- The number of coats, especially for big color changes
- Paint quality and finish
- How much furniture has to be moved or how tight the space is
- Extra prep required for pre-1978 homes with lead-based paint
Why Kenia Construction for interior painting
Because we do drywall, framing and flooring too, we can repair what needs repairing before we paint it, so you are not paying one crew to patch and another to paint.
We clean up as we go and leave the room ready to use.
Interior painting in Lynn and nearby
We paint interiors in Lynn and nearby North Shore towns, including Lynn, MA and Peabody, MA.
Interior Painting FAQs
Do you move furniture and cover the floors?
Furniture gets moved to the center of the room and covered, floors and trim get protected, and outlets and switch plates are removed before painting. Doing the prep properly is what keeps paint off things that should not have it.
How many coats will my walls need?
Usually a primer where needed plus two finish coats. Going from a dark color to a light one, or painting over patched drywall, takes more coverage. A single coat only works when you are repainting a similar color in good shape.
Is my house old enough that lead paint is a concern?
Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint under later coats, and Lynn has plenty of them. Sanding or scraping that paint creates hazardous dust, so pre-1978 homes need lead-safe work practices. Tell us the age of your house when you call.
What is the best paint finish for each room?
Flat or matte hides wall flaws in bedrooms and living rooms. Eggshell or satin holds up better in hallways and kids rooms. Semi-gloss or gloss is the norm for trim and doors, and moisture-resistant satin works in bathrooms and kitchens.
Can you fix cracks and holes before painting?
Yes. Cracks, nail holes and dings are filled and sanded before paint, because paint alone does not hide them and often makes them more visible. Larger drywall or plaster repairs are done first.
Ready for a fresh coat?
Call or message us with the rooms you want painted and we will set up a time to look at them.