Painting jobs Sal takes on
- Bedrooms, living rooms, home offices and basements
- Accent and feature walls
- Baseboards, trim, doors and door frames
- Ceilings, including stain-blocking after old leaks
- Touch-ups before selling or after a move-out
- Exterior doors and garage doors
Prep is most of the job
Paint only looks as good as the wall under it. Every job starts with protecting your space and getting the surface right:
- Move and cover furniture, lay drop cloths, and mask trim, windows and outlets
- Fill holes and cracks, sand, and spot-prime the repairs
- Cut in the edges by hand for straight lines at the ceiling and trim
- Roll two coats for even colour
- Pull the tape, put the room back together, and clean up
Before and after: a garage door refinish
It's not just interiors. This chalky, weathered garage door was sanded, prepped, and repainted to a clean, even finish.
What painting costs
Painting is priced by time. A single accent wall or a set of doors can often be done inside the $150 two-hour minimum. A full room with ceiling and trim takes longer, depending on its size, the colour change, and how much repair the walls need. Text a few photos of the room and the colour you have in mind for an estimate.
You can choose and buy the paint yourself, or Sal can pick it up and add it to the invoice. Dark-to-light colour changes usually need an extra coat or a tinted primer.
Picking the right finish
The sheen matters as much as the colour:
- Flat or matte for ceilings. It hides imperfections.
- Eggshell for most walls. It wipes clean without looking shiny.
- Satin for kitchens, bathrooms and kids' rooms, where walls get washed more often.
- Semi-gloss for trim, doors and baseboards. It's tough and easy to clean.
Not sure? Ask when you book. Sal will suggest what works for the room.
What customers say
★★★★★ “Excellent service! Very professional, reliable, and friendly. He did an amazing job, paid great attention to detail, and made sure everything was done properly. Highly recommended!”
— Bilal A., Google review
★★★★★ “Great experience, showed up on time, the price was fair and the quality was great! Would definitely recommend!”
— Ebaa K., Google review
Read all of Sal's Google reviews (5.0 stars).
Sal works across Ottawa: Kanata & Stittsville, Barrhaven & Nepean, Orleans & Gloucester, and central Ottawa. If you're just outside those areas, call and ask.