Interior Painting Services in Edmonton, AB

Working with a new contractor, particularly one that works within your home, can be stressful, and you might wonder what to expect. 

1. Expert Advice 

When you hire our team of professional painters, the first thing you will receive is expert advice and friendly service. 

Our technicians will help you decide which colour is best for your space to bring out its beauty. Do you want to make the space brighter and more inviting? We may recommend a lighter colour for your walls. Are you looking for a colour to form a neutral background for the room? We will help you reach your goals.

2. Preparation

The next step is to prepare the surface for painting. Paint that is applied to an unprepared wall may end up being patchy or having the paint peel off. As professional painters, we know the procedures to be followed before using paint. 

Your surfaces will typically be thoroughly cleaned, any lead-based paint will be carefully removed, and the walls will be plastered, sanded, patched, and primed. To get exceptional results, careful planning is essential.

3. Skills and Materials

You can also expect to receive quality workmanship, and the use of some of the best interior wall paints on the market when you hire our professional team of contractors. This means you will not need to invest in tools and paint – we bring the expertise and everything required for the job!

4. Topcoat

Once the paint has been applied, we will also add a layer of sealant or topcoat to ensure that the paint lasts longer. It also provides a barrier against dust, debris, and water.

The truth is that there’s more than one way to paint a wall. Different professional painters use different techniques to achieve similar great results, but is there a wrong way to paint interior walls? Unfortunately, there are several. Here are some of the ways you should not be painting your home: 

1. Using Cheap Paint and Tools

The saying, “If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys," holds true and if you want to avoid getting shoddy results, then make sure you're not painting with cheap paint. Using cheap tools can also impact the quality of the work if the bristles of a paintbrush end up coming off and adhering to the paint. 

2. Rushing to Finish the Job

Although a competent painter works quickly, they never rush. Rushing often results in a variety of issues. First, hastily applied paint will end up everywhere it shouldn't be. Paint splatters small drops frequently fall to the ground. 

Additionally, if you hurry, the lines at the corners and edges won't be straight. Finally, hurried painting frequently results in weak or uneven regions where the underlying colour is visible.

3. Not Preparing the Surface Before Painting

You can expect trouble if you approach a wall and begin painting it without any preparation. The fresh paint will reveal any blemishes or imperfections on the surface, ruining the appearance. 

Even worse, the wall probably has grime, fur, lint, hair, and dust. These might not be visible to you, but as soon as they come into contact with wet paint, they become very visible!

The good news is that you don’t have to worry about this when you choose Innovation Drywall of Edmonton. We will ensure that your interior surfaces are professionally painted! 

Our team will never rush through a job just to get it done because our goal is to add value rather than make a profit, and we always use quality materials and tools for the best outcome.

Finding a reliable, professional painter is crucial to your success with your home renovation project. However, with hundreds of options, it can be challenging to know who to trust. Fortunately, there are some tell-tale signs that you are working with an expert: 

⦁ Years of experience in the industry. This will provide the assurance that your service provider knows what they are doing. 

⦁ You get sound advice. A trained professional will know what they're doing, so you don't have to worry about the finer details. Your contractor should be able to offer sound advice on the type of paint to use and provide some insight on which colours would work best for the space. 

⦁ They mask meticulously. This is essential because it will prevent damage to the surrounding structure.

⦁ High-quality paint and tools are used to ensure that your paint doesn’t peel, crack, or fade.

⦁ Friendly, professional service because no one likes working with someone who is rude or doesn't seem to want to be there.

⦁ Excellent customer ratings and good references. This is important because it proves that the contractor can really deliver what they promise.

⦁ They spend enough time on preparation to ensure that your paint lasts for a long time and that the final result is flawless. 

Fortunately, if you live in Edmonton, you don’t have to worry about whether you are working with a good painter. All our technicians are trained, licensed, and insured for complete peace of mind.

Yes. In most cases, painters will clean the walls before they can start to paint. That's because dirt, hair, fur, and more can adhere to the surfaces, and if they aren't removed before paint is added, these things will be visible in the final result. 

This is why your painter will clean the wall using a mild detergent to get rid of any dirt, grime, dust, and hair before they begin painting. After the walls have been thoroughly cleaned, your painter will prepare the surface for a fresh coat of paint. 

It’s important to remember that not all service providers offer this service, so it’s important to inquire beforehand. If this is something that your contractor doesn’t provide, you will need to ensure that you do this before the painter gets started. 

Most painting companies will bring their own paint and include the cost in their invoice. This will save you the hassle of having to go out and look for a product on your own. It will also ensure you're getting quality paintwork because professional contractors know exactly what to look for and what paint to use. 

That being said, you will always get to choose the colour, and your service provider will likely provide paint swatches that you can use. 

It's important to mention that if you prefer to use your own paint, most painters will agree and simply charge you for the labour to apply it. However, most prefer to use their own because they know they can trust its quality. 

A good general rule of thumb is to apply at least two coats of interior paint to every ceiling or wall you plan to paint. Even if you manage to cover the entire surface effectively with a single coat, you'll rarely achieve a smooth, flawless finish, so adding two to three coats is important for the best result. 

Additionally, you want to get your walls ready for years of use, wiping, dusting, and sunlight; in other words, you want the paint to be long-lasting. Two coats of paint actually help in this situation.

Your professional painter will have lots of experience working with different types of paints and will know which one will work best and how many coats to use, so it’s best to talk to them if you’re concerned about how many coats are needed.

When planning a home renovation project, it's important to know exactly what you're getting when you hire a contractor. Painting a room is a quick and easy way to transform it, but there's no use changing up the entire room only to have a door that sticks out like a sore thumb.

Fortunately, most service providers will discuss this with you before adding it to the quote. However, others may just assume that you only want to paint the walls, so it's essential to have a discussion with your painter about doors and windows when planning your interior painting project. 

The truth is that most interior paints give off something called volatile organic compounds (VOC) while wet. These components can irritate the respiratory tract, causing lung or throat irritation. They also cause a host of other effects, such as: 

⦁ Dizziness 

⦁ Problems with your vision

⦁ Eye irritation. 

This is why we always recommend keeping the area well-ventilated as the paint dries and not spending a lot of time in the space until it has dried completely. The duration of your wait to spend the night in your room after a paint job will depend on the type of paint that was used.

Water-based paints generally dry faster, so you can resume the normal use of your space four hours after painting. Oil-based paints, on the other hand, will require a lot longer, so be sure to provide the walls a full 24 hours to dry before inhabiting the room again.

Another reason to allow the paint to dry completely before sleeping in the room again is to prevent messing up the paintwork. Your contractor will have worked really hard to produce a flawlessly smooth finish, and by bumping the wall accidentally, all their hard work would have been in vain.

If you're unsure about which type of paint has been used on your walls, you can give our technicians a call, and we'll provide the information you need to ensure that you are always safe from the fumes. 

Paint might seem like an easy-to-use material, but there are different kinds, and it’s important to choose the right one for your project. 

Generally, they are all formulated from the same ingredients, including solvents, additives, pigments, and resins. Usually, the solvents and pigments are similar in both types of paint. You can use either oil-based or water-based paints for the exterior, but water-based is ideal for interior paint.

Overall, the resin choice is the main difference between interior and exterior paint. The resin helps bind the pigment to the painted material. Exterior paint must be able to handle temperature and moisture changes, but it should also be fade-resistant and resist peeling and chipping. Therefore, the resins are softer.

Interior paint doesn’t have those moisture and temperature changes to deal with. Therefore, the resins used are often more rigid, which cuts down on scuffing and smearing. 

Here are the top timeless interior painting trends:

• Browns – Warmer brown hues are all the rage right now and will add warmth to the space and anchor it. Brown is considered an earth tone, and it makes you feel connected to nature and grounded. This is something many people crave.
• Various Reds – Though blush pink was all the rage a few years ago, energetic and richer reds dominate now. Though cherry shades are great, wine hues, berry tones, and magentas are quite popular.
• Warm Neutrals – Neutral shades are the foundation for many homes because you can adjust your accessories and furniture to match. However, whites, tans, grays, and beiges are sure to have some warmer undertones now. Cooler grays have definitely been pushed back for warmer and kinder hues.