Interior, exterior, cabinets. Premium Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore. Full prep. Flat upfront pricing. One craftsman from first call to final walkthrough.
DFW summers regularly hit 105°F, with UV exposure that destroys cheap paint in under 18 months. Add the hailstorms, the humidity swings, and the expansive clay soil that moves your walls constantly — and you understand why most painting work in North Texas fails early.
We spec paint, primer, and prep for how DFW homes actually live. The difference shows up three years later, when your paint still looks like the day we left.
We only paint exteriors when the surface temperature is between 50°F and 90°F — which often means starting at 6 AM in summer and chasing the shade across the house. Paint applied above 90°F flashes off too fast, leaving brush marks, lap lines, and adhesion failures.
Interior painting — whole house, single room, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets. Repairs, patching, skim-coating, and primer included.
Exterior painting — stucco, brick, HardiePlank fiber cement, wood siding, trim, shutters, fascia, soffits, porches, fences, and decks.
Specialty — cabinet refinishing (94% ROI per NKBA), accent walls, two-tone finishes, color consultation, popcorn ceiling removal before painting, epoxy garage floors.
Every job includes full prep, protection of floors and furniture, cleanup daily, and a final walkthrough. No shortcuts on the work underneath — that's where paint jobs fail.
We quote a firm price before we start. What you agree to is what you pay — period. Pricing below reflects typical DFW projects in 2025-2026; your actual estimate depends on surface condition, prep needs, trim complexity, and paint grade.
| Project | DFW Price Range | Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single bedroom (walls only) | $350–$650 | 1 day | 12×12 room, 2 coats, Sherwin-Williams or equivalent |
| Whole interior (1,800 sqft) | $3,800–$6,500 | 3–5 days | Walls + trim, premium paint, full prep |
| Kitchen cabinets | $2,400–$4,800 | 5–7 days | Sand, prime, spray 2 coats enamel — the cheapest way to transform a kitchen |
| Exterior (1-story, 2,000 sqft) | $3,500–$6,000 | 4–6 days | HardiePlank or stucco, power wash, caulk, 2 coats |
| Exterior (2-story, 3,000 sqft) | $6,500–$11,500 | 6–10 days | Higher for stucco, full prep, lifts |
| Popcorn removal + paint | $1.25–$2.25/sqft | Add 1–2 days | Test for asbestos (pre-1980s) before scraping |
| Trim & doors only | $350–$850/room | 1 day | Sand, caulk, prime, 2 coats enamel |
| Single accent wall | $175–$350 | 3–4 hours | Popular with painted wainscoting or board-and-batten |
Small touch-ups under $200 billed at our minimum visit rate. Every estimate is free, firm, and in writing.
We primarily spec Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Benjamin Moore Aura — premium interior lines with washability, fade resistance, and one-coat coverage in most colors. For exteriors in DFW sun, Sherwin-Williams Duration and Emerald Exterior have the best UV and chalking resistance we've tested.
For trim, cabinets, and doors we spray Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel — waterborne alkyds that level out like oil-based paint without the smell or yellowing.
| Surface | Recommended Sheen | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Living, dining, bedrooms | Matte / Eggshell | Hides drywall imperfections; most forgiving |
| Kitchens & bathrooms | Satin / Semi-gloss | Moisture and stain resistance; easy to wipe down |
| Trim, doors, cabinets | Semi-gloss or Gloss | Durability against cleaning and impact |
| Ceilings | Flat / Matte ceiling paint | Low reflectivity hides imperfections |
| Exterior siding | Satin / Low-lustre | Sheds dirt without the glare of gloss |
A professional paint job is 60% prep, 40% paint. Skip the prep and nothing else matters — the paint will peel, crack, or flash within 18 months. Here's what actually goes into a job done right:
Interior prep — move and protect furniture, cover floors with rosin paper and plastic, remove outlet covers and hardware, patch nail holes and cracks, sand glossy surfaces, skim-coat damaged areas, vacuum dust, prime problem spots, caulk all gaps, tape off trim.
Exterior prep — power wash at 1,500–2,000 PSI (higher pressures damage siding), scrape loose paint, sand and feather edges, replace rotten wood and caulk, prime bare spots with oil-based or bonding primer, mask windows and trim, protect plants and A/C units.
Chalky residue on exterior walls — that white dusty film on fading paint — must be pressure-washed off and sealed with a bonding primer. Painting over chalked surfaces is the #1 cause of peeling exterior paint in North Texas.
Typical interior whole-house paint jobs in DFW run $3–$4.50 per square foot of floor area for walls-only, or $4.50–$6.50 per square foot for walls plus trim and ceilings. A standard 1,800 sqft home costs $3,800–$6,500 using premium paint with full prep.
Price depends on surface condition (patching and skim-coating add cost), ceiling height (9'+ adds time), trim complexity, color changes (dark-to-light needs extra primer), and paint grade.
No — most clients leave a key or door code. We're fully insured and comfortable working in empty homes. For exterior work, no access is needed at all. For interiors, we protect everything, work efficiently, and text you daily progress photos. Many clients prefer to come home after the paint smell has settled.
24 hours minimum for light contact, 72 hours before hanging anything heavy, and 3 weeks for full cure (don't scrub or lean hard against walls until then). Most modern waterborne paints are dry to touch in 1–2 hours and recoat-ready in 4, but full film hardness takes 2–4 weeks.
Only if you're going to another dark color. For dark-to-light transitions (say, navy to white), we always prime first — usually a tinted gray primer. Skipping primer on color changes means 3–4 topcoats instead of 2, and the final color is often muddy. Primer is cheaper than extra paint.
Yes, and it's one of the highest-ROI renovations in any home. NKBA data shows cabinet refinishing recovers up to 94% of its cost — better than most renovations. A full kitchen cabinet job runs $2,400–$4,800 vs. $10,000–$25,000 to replace. We sand, prime with bonding primer, then spray two coats of waterborne enamel (BM Advance or SW Emerald Urethane) for a factory-grade finish.
Interior: anytime — climate-controlled. Exterior: March–May and October–November are ideal. We avoid July–August midday (surface temps exceed 100°F) and December–February freeze windows. Humidity between 40–70% and temperatures between 50°F and 85°F give the best adhesion and cure.
Yes — we move furniture to the center of each room, cover it with plastic, and reset when we're done. Heavy items (pianos, 9-foot sofas, stacked bookshelves) we need to know about in advance. We'll remove outlet covers, switch plates, and light hardware; we don't un-hang drapes or dismantle window treatments unless requested.
Yes — free basic consultation with every estimate. We'll bring paint samples, discuss how light affects color in your space, and help match trim to wall colors. For complex whole-house palettes we partner with a local color consultant for $150–$300, credited toward the project.
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