Good interior painting in Toronto comes down to prep and protection. Lumen Painting fills, sands and primes before any colour goes on, cuts clean lines along ceilings and trim, and protects your floors and furniture from start to finish.
We paint single rooms, full floors and whole houses, in houses and condos across Toronto and the GTA. The estimate is free, the quote lists every area, and the work is covered by a written workmanship warranty.
What is included
- Walls and ceilings in every room, including stairwells
- Baseboards, casings, crown moulding and doors
- Closets, built-ins and wood panelling
- Filling holes, sanding, caulking and spot-priming
- Stain-blocking primer over water marks and smoke stains
- Furniture moved and covered, floors protected
- Low-odour paints and finishes suited to each room
- Daily clean-up and a final walkthrough
How we do it
- Protect
Furniture moved to the centre and covered, floors and fixtures masked, switch plates removed.
- Repair and prep
Holes and cracks filled, surfaces sanded and cleaned, gaps caulked, stains sealed with primer.
- Cut in
Edges along ceilings, corners and trim painted by hand for clean, straight lines.
- Roll
Walls and ceilings rolled evenly, with a second coat where the quote calls for it.
- Reset and walk through
Plates back on, furniture back in place, and a walkthrough with you to catch any touch-ups.
Choosing the right finish for each room
Finish matters as much as colour. Flat or matte finishes hide wall imperfections and suit ceilings and quiet rooms. Eggshell and satin are easier to wipe and work well in hallways, living rooms and kids' rooms. Semi-gloss is the usual choice for trim and doors because it is durable and easy to clean. We recommend a finish for each surface in your quote.
Plaster walls in older Toronto homes
Many houses built before the 1950s still have plaster walls. Plaster cracks differently from drywall, and old paint layers may contain lead in homes built before 1960. We look at both at the estimate and plan the prep accordingly.
Rooms people ask about most
Bedrooms, basements and kitchens each have their own needs. See bedroom painting for calm, low-odour work in sleeping spaces, basement painting for concrete and moisture, and kitchen cabinet painting for a durable cabinet finish.
What affects the price
- Room size and ceiling height
- Larger rooms, vaulted ceilings and stairwells take more time and paint.
- Prep
- Patching, peeling paint or stains add hours before any colour goes on.
- Colour change
- Covering dark or bright colours often needs a primer coat and an extra finish coat.
- Trim and doors
- Detailed trim and panel doors take longer than flat walls.
- Furnished or empty
- Empty rooms are quicker to protect and paint than fully furnished ones.
Every quote is free, written and based on a visit, so you know the full price before any work starts.
Interior Painting questions
How long does it take to paint a room?
A typical bedroom or living room is often finished in a day, depending on repairs and the number of coats. Your quote includes a timeline for every area.
Do you move the furniture?
Yes. We move furniture to the centre of the room, cover it, and put it back when we are done. Please put away small valuables and fragile items.
What finish should I use on my walls?
Matte or eggshell is common for living spaces and bedrooms, satin for busy areas, and semi-gloss for trim and doors. We recommend a finish for each surface.
Is the paint low-odour?
We use low-odour interior paints where the job allows, which makes it easier to keep living in the house while we work.
Do you paint ceilings?
Yes. Ceilings, stairwells and high foyers can all be included in your quote.
