Aurora’s custom homes reflect town character – established neighborhoods, golf course properties, estates near Wellington. These builds combine traditional craftsmanship with modern finishes, requiring painters who respect both aspectsPaint Lions handles custom home painting projects across Aurora. Builders and homeowners here expect professional results delivered on schedule. We coordinate with construction timelines, keep sites organized, produce work that meets final inspection standards.Custom construction showed our painting crews what quality requires. Drywall surfaces need proper preparation sequences, detailed trim work demands multiple applications with intermediate sanding, walls require attention for smooth finishes. Using proven materials correctly makes lasting difference.
The Three Stages of Custom Home Painting
Custom home painting differs completely from repainting lived-in properties. Everything shifts – timelines change, obstacles multiply, coordination becomes essential. We don’t just arrive on opening day and start rolling walls. We collaborate with builders, work around carpenters, sync with tapers and other trades. Our proven system reliably delivers professional outcomes. Here’s our complete process from start to finish:
Drywall Priming
Following drywall completion, priming work begins. Ceilings receive spray application plus backrolling for uniform coverage. Walls get rolled application only – no spraying at this phase. The reason? Construction sites stay dusty environments. Spraying walls catches airborne particles, leaving rough feel. Rolling method produces better finishes, works faster, requires less masking prep. Optimal balance of efficiency and quality.
Initial Painting
Initial painting starts once tile work completes and carpentry finishes. Best conditions include completed flooring, mounted vanities, installed cabinets. This sequence keeps later trades from damaging fresh coatings. Work areas need clearing – tools stored, materials moved, workers off-site. Reasonable cleanliness should exist before beginning.
Initial painting divides into four parts – surface preparation, spray work, wall finishing, and complete site cleanup.
Preparations
All nail holes get patched, damaged trim and doors receive repairs. We caulk hundreds of joints where walls meet woodwork. Windows, tiles, floors all get protected from overspray. Quality preparation requires proper time.
Spray Painting
Trim receives spray primer coat, gets sanded until smooth. Another primer layer follows, then additional sanding. Two topcoats finish the sequence, sanding occurs between applications. Four complete rounds produce glass-smooth results. Doors get full coverage – both sides and all edge profiles.
Walls Painting, and Clean-Up
Walls get light sanding before first rolled coat. Second application follows, then final sanding for smooth surface. Protection materials get removed, windows and floors receive thorough cleaning. Feature walls and color breaks display precise lines without bleeding.
Paint Touch Ups
After final trades complete – plumbers, electricians, countertop crews – we come back for touchup work. We correct whatever damage occurred. Typically takes 2-4 days depending on trade volume and their care level.
Wall marks get touched up, scratched trim receives fixes, damaged sections get repainted. Stair staining works perfectly at this point with no remaining traffic. Final walkthrough with homeowner or builder ensures everything looks perfect.
Getting Started
Looking for a quote on your custom home painting project?
Just visit our contact form and send us your drawings along with any specific details. That’s usually enough for us to give you a basic price estimate. Or if you’d prefer to meet in person, that works too, just let us know!
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