Interior painting and plastering in NYC — why homeowners hire us
- Licensed & insured interior painting and plastering crew for NYC apartments, condos and houses; COI for condos and co-ops on request
- Clear scope and line-item estimate before any work starts
- Prep-first approach: protection of floors and finishes, surface repair, dust control with zip walls and air scrubbers
- Low-odor, low-VOC paint systems for occupied apartments; color matching and samples before final coats
- Fixed milestones, daily cleanup, punch-list handover at the end of the job
- Written 2-year workmanship warranty on painting and plaster repairs
What’s included in a typical painting and plastering job
- Protection for floors, furniture, cabinets, appliances, elevator and common areas per house rules
- Surface repairs: skim-coat, patching, taping, corner beads, hairline crack treatment and nail-pop repair
- Plaster and gypsum work: brown and finish coats, feathering into existing surfaces, sanding with dust extraction
- Primers matched to substrate (plaster, drywall, wood, metal, kitchens and baths)
- Finish coats on walls, ceilings, trim, doors and windows, radiators and built-ins
- Specialty work: accent walls, enamel for trim, cabinet repainting, and light texture removal
- Moisture and stain blocking; mildew-resistant systems for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry areas
- Final punch-list walk-through, caulking and clean handover
Timeline and logistics for NYC interiors
Small refresh of 1–2 rooms usually takes 1–3 days. A full apartment repaint typically runs 3–7 days. Skim-coat plus repaint of a whole unit is often around 1–2+ weeks depending on surface condition, drying times and access.
Buildings may require COI, restricted work hours, elevator reservations and protection of common areas. We coordinate with management and supers so interior painting and plastering work stays within house rules and does not disrupt neighbors.
Transparent pricing for painting and plastering
- Refresh — from $1,490: light patching, one room or feature area, two finish coats
- Standard repaint — typically $2,990–$6,900: full unit walls and ceilings, minor plaster repairs, trim and doors
- Skim-coat plus repaint — from $7,900: multi-room skim-coat, prime and finish coats
Final cost depends on surface condition, ceiling height, trim details, access and elevator rules, and the chosen paint system. Request a free estimate to receive a fixed scope, schedule and line-item budget.
Every project starts with protection and a surface assessment so the plan and budget match the real work required. We handle crack repair, taping and skim-coat to flatten walls and ceilings, then prime for the specific substrate so finish coats level and cure correctly. Low-odor, low-VOC systems are used for occupied apartments, with room-by-room sequencing to keep part of the home usable while work is in progress. Kitchens and baths receive mildew-resistant coatings and proper caulk lines; trim and doors are finished with durable enamel and clean cut-ins. Throughout the job we control dust, protect common areas, and coordinate elevator bookings and deliveries. At handover you get a blue-tape walkthrough, completed punch-list and a written 2-year workmanship warranty.
Paints and systems we use
- Primers: bonding, stain-blocking and moisture-resistant products matched to plaster, drywall, wood or metal
- Finishes: matte and eggshell for walls, semi-gloss for trim and doors, and bath-rated coatings for wet areas
- Low-VOC lines: premium low-odor paints suitable for interior painting NYC projects in occupied spaces
- Metal and wood: rust-inhibitive primers, cabinet-grade enamels and specialty products for radiators and built-ins
- Caulks and compounds: flexible acrylic and silicone sealants, lightweight joint compounds and setting-type muds where needed
Small NYC apartments and accent work
In compact apartments we minimize downtime with fast-drying compounds, coordinated room-by-room schedules and dust extraction. Light colors and consistent sheens keep spaces bright and clean. We can refinish doors and trim, repair historic plaster with compatible materials, and create accent walls that work with existing floors and tile in kitchens or baths.
Our painting and plastering process
- Consultation and site visit. Measurements, review of surfaces, discussion of colors and paint systems, budget ranges
- Detailed estimate. Line-item scope, allowances for materials and a clear timeline
- Approvals. COI, house rules, elevator booking and any management paperwork
- Build. Protection, repairs and skim-coat, priming, finish coats and detailing
- Handover. Punch-list completion, warranty documents and care notes
Do you handle skim-coat and plaster repair?
Yes. We patch, tape and skim-coat uneven walls and ceilings, then prime and finish with low-VOC paints for a uniform surface.
How long does an interior repaint take?
One room usually takes 1–3 days, a whole apartment 3–7 days, and a full skim-coat plus repaint around 1–2+ weeks depending on surface condition, drying and access.
What paints do you use?
We use low-odor, low-VOC systems with primers matched to the substrate, mildew-resistant finishes for baths and kitchens, and cabinet-grade enamels for trim, doors and built-ins.
Can you work in occupied NYC apartments?
Yes. We protect finishes, schedule work room by room, use dust extraction and low-odor materials, and keep common areas clean with daily cleanup and proper protection.