Honest answers from 20 years of painting Denver homes and businesses. No sales talk — just straight information.
If your question isn't here, call Ryan at (720) 555-0441 — he answers his own phone.
Our crew handles most of the prep — we move furniture, lay drop cloths, and mask all trim and fixtures. Before we arrive, we ask that you:
That's it. We take care of everything else — furniture, drop cloths, tape, cleaning up — and we put everything back when we're done.
We use Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore exclusively — both interior and exterior. The specific product lines we recommend most often are Sherwin-Williams Duration Home (interior), Sherwin-Williams Duration Exterior (exterior), Benjamin Moore Aura (interior), and Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior. These are the best products on the market and worth the premium price for how long they hold up.
Yes, absolutely — you choose every color. We bring full fan decks from both Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore to every estimate. Jake can also provide digital visualization of your home in different color combinations before you commit. If you already know your colors, just give us the names and numbers and we'll order them.
A typical Denver home (2,000–3,000 sq ft) takes our crew 3–6 days for a full interior including walls, ceilings, trim, and doors. Key factors that affect timeline:
Ryan provides a specific day estimate with every written quote. We finish on the day we say we will — no exceptions without prior communication.
Yes — in almost every case where you're changing from a significantly darker color to a lighter one, primer is necessary. Without primer, you'll typically need 3–4 coats of the new color to achieve even coverage, which costs more in both time and materials than simply priming first and applying 2 topcoats.
We use a tinted primer matched to approximately halfway between the old color and the new color. This technique reduces the number of topcoats required and ensures the final color appears exactly as it does on the color chip. Our crew makes the primer decision as part of the prep assessment — you don't need to figure this out yourself.
Latex paint dries to the touch within 1–2 hours but doesn't fully cure for 2–4 weeks. Here are our practical recommendations for Denver homes:
Denver's dry climate actually helps — our low humidity accelerates paint drying and curing compared to more humid climates. You're typically on the faster end of the curing timeline here.
The two ideal windows for exterior painting in Denver are:
We avoid painting exteriors in Denver from November through March — temperatures frequently drop below 50°F and nighttime temps below 35°F can prevent proper paint curing and cause adhesion failure. July and August can also be challenging because extreme heat causes paint to dry too fast, which prevents proper leveling and creates lap marks.
We book exterior slots 4–8 weeks out during peak season. Call in March or April to reserve your summer slot.
Yes. Jake Keller is a certified Sherwin-Williams color consultant and conducts free color consultations as part of every estimate appointment. He brings full fan decks from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore and can discuss the color theory behind why certain palettes work for different home styles and lighting conditions.
For clients who want more in-depth color planning, we can provide digital visualization — photos of your home rendered in different color combinations so you can see the actual result before anything is painted. This is available at no extra charge for exterior projects and can prevent costly color change mistakes.
With proper prep and premium-grade products, you can expect 8–12 years from an exterior paint job in Colorado. Key factors that affect longevity:
The honest answer: painting over wallpaper is generally not recommended and we don't do it. Here's why:
We offer complete wallpaper removal as a prep service before painting. After removal, we skim coat the wall surface where needed to fill the adhesive texture, prime, and paint. The result looks completely clean — no evidence that wallpaper was ever there. We'll include wallpaper removal in your estimate if needed.
We provide a 3-year workmanship warranty on all interior and exterior painting projects. This covers:
The warranty does not cover: normal weathering (all exterior paint fades over time), damage caused by impact, leaks, or moisture intrusion from structural issues, or color dissatisfaction after the job is complete and accepted. Any warranty claim is assessed by Ryan personally. We've honored every legitimate claim in 20 years — no arguments, no runaround.
Can't find what you're looking for? Call or text (720) 555-0441 during business hours. Ryan picks up when he's not on a job site — and calls back within 2 hours when he is.