Building a custom home is a big investment, and every detail matters, especially the paint. At Paint Lions, we specialize in custom home painting for new construction projects. Whether you’re a homeowner working with a builder, or a general contractor looking for reliable painters, we’ve got you covered.
Our team of experienced custom house painters knows how to handle the unique demands of new builds. From freshly primed drywall to sprayed trim, ceilings, doors, and feature walls, we focus on high-end finishes that truly complete the space. We’re not just here to slap on paint, we work with care, precision, and an eye for detail so your dream home looks as good as it should.
Every new home deserves a smooth, clean, and consistent paint job. That’s why we take the time to properly prep each surface, sand between coats, and use the best tools and materials available. We coordinate with other trades on-site to make sure everything runs smoothly and stays on schedule.
If you’re looking for professional, dependable new construction painting done right the first time, you’re in the right place. Let’s make your new home look amazing from day one.
How We Do It – Start to Finish
When it comes to custom home painting, our process is clean, efficient, and built around the flow of a new construction project. We don’t just show up and paint, we coordinate with other trades and follow a system that delivers professional results every time.
Drywall Priming
After taping’s done and the drywall is ready, we come in and get everything primed.
When it comes to ceilings, we spray and backroll primer. For walls, though, we do two finish coats for better coverage and durability, so just rolling primer without spraying is enough.
Another reason is that during the priming stage, the house can get pretty dusty and messy from all the construction. If we sprayed the walls, dust and debris would stick to the wet paint, so cleaning house would take way longer than just rolling the walls without spraying.
Plus, spraying walls means covering a lot more — windows, floors, and other surfaces — to avoid overspray, which can get tricky. When we spray only the ceilings, we just need to cover the horizontal surfaces like window sills, so it’s easier and faster.
We’ve tried different ways, but this method is the best balance between speed, quality, and keeping the place neat. It’s efficient without cutting corners on the finish.
Initial Painting
When we arrive for the initial painting, we expect that all tiles and carpentry have been completed. It’s ideal for the flooring, vanities, kitchen cabinets, and closets to be installed before we start painting. This way, other trades won’t create additional mess or damage after the painting is finished. Additionally, the job site must be clear of tools, tradespeople, and large materials, and it should be reasonably clean before we begin.
There are four stages of initial painting: preparation, spray painting, walls painting and clean up.
Preparation
We begin by patching nail holes and repairing dents and other damages on casings, baseboards, doors, and wainscoting. We will also check the drywall with a light to identify any damages, as we address this both before the first coat and once again after it. Next, we sand all the repaired areas, then vacuum and clean thoroughly. We will fill any gaps with caulk on woodwork joints and address any cracks in the drywall.
Once these preparations are complete, we will protect tiles, windows, hinges, floors, pot lights, switches, and everything else that needs to be safeguarded from overspray.
Spray Painting
First, we spray primer on all woodwork, including casings, doors, and wainscoting. Next, we apply the finish coat on the ceiling and backroll while it’s still wet. This technique creates a subtle roller texture, which helps make any future touch-ups less visible. Once the primer is dry, we sand the woodwork to a smooth finish and inspect it with light before applying the second coat of primer. After both coats of primer are completed, we sand again and then spray two coats of finish, sanding between each coat.
Walls Painting
Painting walls can be an enjoyable and relaxing experience, especially since all the preparation work has already been completed. Whether you choose a dark color, where we’ll ensure sharp lines, or a light color, we will make sure that all corners are properly covered and nothing is missed. Before applying the first coat, we will sand the drywall, and after the second coat, we will sand it again to achieve a smooth finish. Once the walls are finished, we will remove all plastic coverings and tape, and clean the windows, hinges, and floors to eliminate any small overspray.
Paint Touch Ups
After all the trades, such as plumbers, electricians, and countertop installers, have completed their work, we come back for touch-ups. During this visit, we repair any damages that may have occurred. If we are staining the stairs in that house, this is the perfect time to do it since there will be no foot traffic.
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