Interior & exterior painting · Greater Seattle

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING.A LASTING FINISH STARTS WITH PREPARATION

Interior and exterior painting planned around surfaces, preparation, access, occupied-home protection, weather and the selected coating system.

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Project approach

TWO PAINTING PATHS. ONE DISCIPLINED PREPARATION STANDARD.

Interior painting begins with room use, existing finishes, drywall or trim conditions, furniture protection, repair coordination and the finish level you want to live with every day. Exterior painting begins with the substrate, existing coating, exposure, moisture, access, preparation and the selected product’s application requirements.

A lasting finish is not just a color decision. Cleaning, drying, repairs, caulking, sanding, masking, priming and coating selection are considered in the written scope. Exterior scheduling follows temperature, humidity, surface moisture, forecast, dry-time and rain-exposure requirements for the selected system.

Selected work

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Project inquiry

TELL US ABOUT YOUR PAINTING PROJECT

Interior or exterior, rooms or surfaces involved, square footage if known, and the age of the house.

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How it goes

THE SEQUENCE

01
Walkthrough
Scheduled review
We discuss interior or exterior scope, surfaces, access, visible conditions, protection and desired finish.
02
Written scope
Project-specific
Surfaces, repairs, preparation, primer, coat count, product line, sheen, access and responsibilities are clarified.
03
Prepare and protect
Scope-dependent
Cleaning, drying, masking, floor and furniture protection, repairs, sanding, caulking and other preparation are completed as written.
04
Prime and coat
Scope-dependent
Primer and finish coats follow the substrate, selected system, color change and manufacturer requirements.
05
Final walkthrough
At completion
We review the completed scope together in suitable lighting and address agreed closeout items.

Typical planning ranges only. Actual timing depends on scope, jurisdiction, corrections, inspections, site conditions, weather, and material availability.

Before the estimate

WE COME OUT BEFORE WE QUOTE

A project manager inspects visible surfaces, existing coatings, moisture-prone areas, access, and preparation needs.

Permits & code

PAINTING PERMITS AND LEAD-SAFE REQUIREMENTS

Painting permit paths vary by jurisdiction and by related work. A painting-only scope is commonly treated differently from structural repairs, accessibility changes, historic/design review, exterior alterations, or other work uncovered during preparation.

WorkPermit

Painting-only workOften treated differently from construction work; confirm the responsible jurisdiction and property conditions.

Repairs or alterations discovered during preparationMay require separate review, permits or trade coordination before that scope proceeds.

Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Before preparation disturbs existing coatings, we review the applicable lead-safe requirements and the qualifications needed for the work.

DOES THIS NEED AN ARCHITECT?

Painting-only work generally does not require professional design. If preparation uncovers rot or structural damage, the repair is reviewed as a separate scope before work continues.

INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND PREPARATION

Interior painting

Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets and selected repairs coordinated around access, protection and the desired finish.

Exterior painting

Siding, trim and exterior details evaluated around substrate condition, preparation, exposure and coating requirements.

Preparation scope

Cleaning, drying, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking and priming are defined before finish coats are scheduled.

Lead-safe boundary

When work disturbs painted surfaces in qualifying pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities, RRP requirements may apply.

Schedule: Confirmed after the walkthrough based on home size, occupancy, repairs, access, product system, and weather
Exterior conditions: Confirmed against the selected product’s requirements
Painting-only permit: Confirmed by the responsible jurisdiction and actual property scope
Pre-1978 housing: RRP requirements may apply when qualifying painted surfaces are disturbed

Questions

What homeowners ask us

Can you paint the outside in October?

Sometimes. Exterior scheduling is based on temperature, humidity, surface moisture, forecast, dry time and the selected product’s application requirements.

How many coats of paint will my home need?

The number of coats depends on the surface, color change, coverage and selected paint. We identify preparation, primer and finish coats in the written scope before work begins.

Does the age of my home affect painting preparation?

Yes. Paint in homes built before 1978 may contain lead. Work that disturbs those coatings needs review for applicable lead-safe requirements before sanding, scraping or other preparation begins.

Do you move furniture and cover floors?

We protect floors and adjacent surfaces. Furniture-moving responsibilities and limits are confirmed in the written scope.

When can I wash newly painted siding?

Wait until the selected coating has cured, following its manufacturer's instructions. Cure time depends on the product and conditions; we can identify the relevant care guidance for your finish.

Start with a conversation

Considering a residential painting project?

Call or email AMBIZ to discuss the property, priorities and timing.