Drying time
Touch-dry in a couple of hours
Most paints are dry to the touch within a few hours, with full curing and maximum durability in about 7 days.
Interior painting resources
A Handy Homes interior painting project focuses on careful prep, clean lines, and a tidy workspace so your rooms feel move-in ready.
Overview
Most projects include walls, ceilings, and trim in one or more rooms. Our crew protects floors and furniture, repairs minor imperfections, applies the right primer and paint, and cleans up thoroughly before they leave.
Interior Painting
From drying times to daily disruption, here’s how Handy Homes interior jobs usually feel in your home.
Drying time
Most paints are dry to the touch within a few hours, with full curing and maximum durability in about 7 days.
Odor level
We use low-VOC products and keep rooms ventilated, so odor is low to moderate and usually fades within a few hours to a day.
Average duration
Smaller areas typically take one to three days, while full interiors and multi-room projects can run three days to one week.
Step-by-step process
Every project is a little different, but most interior visits follow this flow.
Step 1 · Preparation
We cover floors and furniture with protective sheets, tape edges, and remove outlet and light switch covers so nothing is splattered or damaged.
Walls and surfaces are cleaned to remove dust and dirt so paint adheres smoothly from the first coat.
Step 2 · Repairs
Nail pops are filled, small holes are spackled, cracks are repaired, and rough areas are sanded smooth so they disappear once painted.
Step 3 · Priming
Once repairs are complete, we prime bare walls and problem areas so finish coats cover evenly and last longer. If color changes are drastic we prime full walls.
Step 4 · Painting and finish
After priming, we carefully cut in around trim, corners, and edges, then roll paint in multiple thin coats, allowing each layer to dry.
Once everything is dry, hardware and covers are reinstalled, the space is cleaned, and we walk the room with you to make sure every detail looks right.
Interior parts
Knowing the names of each surface makes it easier to compare estimates and plan your project.
Grading Wall Quality
Here's a helpful guide to assessing the condition of any walls you wish to have painted.
What to Look For
Why This Happens
Older homes, especially those painted many times, tend to shift and expand over the years. If past repairs weren’t done properly, those weak spots eventually show through.
What It Means
Your walls may need re-taping, smoothing out rough areas, and strengthening soft spots before paint can go on cleanly.
What to Look For
Why This Happens
Most homes from the 1990–2020 era naturally settle and expand with the seasons. Daily wear, ie. furniture bumps, picture hangers, kids, pets, adds to the surface imperfections.
What It Means
A bit more prep is needed: sanding, re-caulking, and touching up old repairs so your walls look smooth once they’re painted.
What to Look For
Why This Happens
Homes built from 2020 onward often have cleaner walls thanks to improved materials and framing methods. With minimal settling or movement, the drywall tends to stay in great condition.
What It Means
Just minor prep is needed—filling tiny holes, wiping surfaces, and you’re ready for paint. This is the quickest and most cost-efficient condition.
How to prepare
The Room
Move small items out of project area and large items to the center of the room, about 4 feet from the walls to provide adequate space for the painters to work safely.
the walls
Remove any pictures, window treatments, mirrors, TVs, and valuable or delicate items.
the area
Make sure the area is cleaned before arrival. Please secure pets away from the work area.
