Professional NYC Interior Painting

What We Handle

Full-service interior painting for NYC apartments and homes:

• Whole-room painting — walls, ceiling, trim, doors
• Accent walls — single feature wall with bold color
• Ceiling-only — pop corn texture, smooth ceiling refresh
• Trim & moldings — baseboards, door casings, crown molding
• Door painting — interior doors, including hardware removal
• Closet interiors — often skipped by other painters
• Touch-ups — small marks, scuffs, dents before move-out
• Color consultation — included with all jobs

What's Included in Every Paint Job

We don't cut corners. Every quote includes:

• Full furniture protection — moved away from walls, covered with plastic
• Floor protection — drop cloths on every surface, including hallways
• Surface prep — sanding, patching, caulking gaps
• Priming — included on dark colors, repaired areas, or new drywall
• Two coats — never one (unless explicitly agreed to)
• Premium paint — Benjamin Moore Regal Select or Sherwin Williams Cashmere
• Clean-up — we take all waste with us
• Final walkthrough — you point out anything to touch up

Common NYC Painting Situations

Moving Out — Getting Security Deposit Back

Touch-up paint isn't enough if walls have nail holes, scuffs, or repainted patches. We do a full unit paint that matches the original color so your landlord can't withhold the deposit.

Moving In — Fresh Start

Most NYC apartments need a fresh coat between tenants — landlords skip it. Get your new home actually clean by painting before furniture arrives.

Hide Old Wallpaper or Bad Patch Jobs

We can prep over textured wallpaper (or remove it) and restore a smooth, paintable surface.

Pre-War Plaster Walls

Plaster needs different prep than drywall — sanding, skim-coating cracks, full priming. We do it right.

Transparent Pricing

> Whole rooms start at $149 for small spaces (10×12 bedroom). A standard NYC apartment (studio or 1BR) typically runs $599-$1,499 depending on ceiling height, trim, and number of doors.

We give a written quote after a 10-minute walkthrough. Quote includes everything — no "supply fees" or hidden costs.

Why HandyAce for Painting

• ✅ Two coats minimum — guaranteed coverage
• ✅ Premium paint only — no contractor-grade builder paint
• ✅ Clean lines — sharp edges at ceilings and trim, no bleeding
• ✅ Pre-war specialists — proper plaster prep
• ✅ Careful work — full drop cloths, plastic over furniture, no drips left behind
• ✅ Respect your space — shoes off, careful around art and electronics

Color Selection Help

Not sure what color? We bring a Benjamin Moore color fan and help you pick. Most popular for NYC apartments:

• Whites — Simply White (OC-117), White Dove (OC-17), Chantilly Lace (2121-70)
• Warm grays — Edgecomb Gray (HC-173), Revere Pewter (HC-172)
• Bold accent — Hale Navy (HC-154), Wrought Iron (2124-10)

Areas We Serve

Painting services across all 5 NYC boroughs:

• Brooklyn — Brownstones, pre-war, modern condos
• Manhattan — Co-ops, lofts, townhouses
• Queens — Astoria, LIC, Forest Hills
• Bronx — Riverdale, Fordham, South Bronx
• Staten Island — All neighborhoods

What We Don't Do

To be honest:

• ❌ Exterior painting (different licensing required in NYC)
• ❌ Spray painting (only roll and brush — cleaner for occupied apartments)
• ❌ Lead paint removal (legal hazard — we refer to certified abatement)

If your building was built before 1978 and paint is peeling, get it tested first. We can help with that.