Interior Painting
Interior painting for Bay Area homes
Walls, ceilings, cabinets, trim, and complete home repaints. Fifty years of interior painting expertise serving Contra Costa County.
Interior painting, explained
What interior painting includes
Painting By Ken provides interior painting services throughout Contra Costa County, including Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville, and Lafayette. Interior painting covers walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and cabinets, whether for a single room or a complete home repaint. Painting By Ken has provided interior painting services in the area since 1974, with color consultation included in every estimate.
What comes with every interior project
Complete Written Scope
Every surface, every coat, every material spelled out before we start.
Benjamin Moore Standard
We use Benjamin Moore Aura and Regal Select as our default interior line.
Home Protection
Drop cloths, plastic sheeting, furniture protection. Your home stays your home.
Written Workmanship Warranty
What we cover is documented in your proposal before any brush touches a wall.
Interior painting services
Six specialized service categories, all delivered by the same crew, to the same standard.
Wall Painting
Living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms. Complete prep, primer where needed, two-coat coverage.
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Ceiling Painting
Flat, textured, or vaulted. Popcorn ceiling refinishing available.
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Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Transform your kitchen at a fraction of replacement cost. Sprayed finish, hardware included.
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Trim, Doors, and Baseboards
Sharp lines, durable finish. Semi-gloss standard, other sheens available.
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Accent Walls
Single-wall color changes to define a space without repainting the room.
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Whole-Home Repaints
Moving in, moving out, or refreshing everything at once. Coordinated schedule and pricing.
Learn MoreOur interior painting process
Every project follows the same six-step foundation. Details adjust for your specific surfaces.
Surface inspection
We walk the project with you and identify prep needs before quoting.
Cleaning and washing
Wipe-down or wash of surfaces to remove dirt, grease, and residue.
Scraping and sanding
Loose paint removed, rough areas smoothed for even finish.
Patch and caulk
Nail holes filled, gaps between trim and walls sealed.
Prime as needed
Bare wood, patched drywall, and stained areas primed before topcoat.
Two-coat finish
Standard is two coats for even color depth and durability.
Surface inspection
We walk the project with you and identify prep needs before quoting.
Cleaning and washing
Wipe-down or wash of surfaces to remove dirt, grease, and residue.
Scraping and sanding
Loose paint removed, rough areas smoothed for even finish.
Patch and caulk
Nail holes filled, gaps between trim and walls sealed.
Prime as needed
Bare wood, patched drywall, and stained areas primed before topcoat.
Two-coat finish
Standard is two coats for even color depth and durability.
What homeowners say about our interior work
"Repainted our entire downstairs and every room looks like new construction. The prep work was thorough and the finish is flawless."
"Ken helped us pick colors that work with our lighting. Two years later, still love every room."
"Cabinet refinish came out looking like a full kitchen remodel at a fraction of what we thought it would cost."
Common questions about interior painting
How long does an interior painting project take?
Do I need to move out during interior painting?
What brand of paint do you use for interior?
Can you help me pick colors?
Do you paint ceilings as part of an interior project?
Ready for a fresh interior?
Free estimate. Written proposal. Color consultation included.