All paints are low-VOC and zero-VOC — safe for occupied homes. For homes built before 1978, we follow EPA lead-safe practices.
Drop cloths, plastic sheeting, tape on trim edges. In DC row houses, includes navigating narrow stairs.
Determines 80% of finished quality. Cleaning, sanding, filling, drywall repair, skim coating, priming. Old plaster in Georgetown and Capitol Hill needs extensive patching.
Precise brush work along ceiling lines, corners, trim edges. Freehand produces cleaner lines than tape.
Fastest phase. Two coats standard with premium Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams paint.
Baseboards, crown molding, casing in semi-gloss. Touch-ups, cleaning, final walkthrough. For Farrow & Ball projects, allow extra drying time.
Walls with damage can double prep time. DC homes built before 1950 need significantly more prep. For pre-1978 homes, EPA lead-safe practices add time but protect your family.
DC row houses with 9–10 ft ceilings and Kalorama estates with 12+ ft ceilings are most time-intensive.
Single color is 15–25% faster than 5+ colors. Visit our Kalorama studio for efficient color planning.
Adds 30–60% more time. Detailed profiles take longer. See crown molding installation guide.
Cabinet painting (+5–8 days), wainscoting (+2–4 days), drywall repair (+1–3 days).
HOA-restricted hours extend timelines 20–30%. Common in Navy Yard, SW Waterfront, Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, and Shaw condos.
Adding exterior extends schedule but saves vs. separate projects.
HomePro DMV sends 2–3 painters standard; scales to 3–4 for tight timelines.
Explore our expert guides: 2026 paint color trends, best paint colors for dark rooms, eggshell vs satin finish guide, Farrow & Ball guide, wall prep guide.
For rooms where quality matters — professional painting saves weeks of weekends and delivers a dramatically better result.
3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room, hallway — complete interior, 2-person crew:
| Day | Work |
|---|---|
| 1 | Walkthrough, protection, begin prep: sanding, filling, caulking, priming |
| 2 | Complete prep. Cut in + roll ceilings. Begin walls (bedrooms + baths) |
| 3 | Roll walls bedrooms, baths, hallway. Cut in living + dining. First coat |
| 4 | Second coat walls. Begin trim: baseboards, window/door casing |
| 5 | Complete trim. Paint 4 doors. Crown molding touch-ups. Detail pass |
| 6 | Touch-ups. Remove protection. Clean. Furniture back. Final walkthrough |
"I am very impressed with HomePro DMV Painters. The interior painting throughout my home is flawless, and they paid special attention to the kitchen cabinets, which now look brand new."
— Kahina M., Washington DC
"HomePro DMV did an exceptional job on our interior painting and cabinet refinishing. Professional, punctual, and immaculately clean throughout the entire project."
— Martin M., Washington DC
"Francois and his team transformed our Capitol Hill row house. The trim work is razor-sharp and the color consultation saved us from a costly mistake. Highly recommend."
— Sarah L., Capitol Hill DC
HomePro DMV was founded by Francois (learn more about our story), who grew up in Paris surrounded by the timeless elegance of French architecture and design. From the sculptural mouldings of Haussmannian apartments to the refined palettes of Parisian salons, Francois developed an instinctive eye for proportion, materiality, and the kind of understated sophistication the French call le sens du détail. That Parisian sensibility — a reverence for natural light, curated simplicity, and flawless craftsmanship — followed him across the Atlantic and is woven into every project HomePro DMV delivers.
Now a licensed painting contractor based in Kalorama, Washington DC, Francois brings that distinctly French standard of elegance to the capital’s finest homes. Voted Best Painters in DC in both 2024 and 2025, he is personally involved in every project — from the initial color consultation at our Kalorama studio (2446 Kalorama Rd NW) to the final walkthrough. Meet the team →
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A 12x12 bedroom takes 5–8 hours for a 2-person crew including prep, priming, 2 coats, and cleanup. Walls-only: 4–5 hours. With trim: 7–10 hours.
A 1,200–1,800 sf DC row house: 3–5 working days for walls + ceilings, 5–8 days complete with trim and doors.
Preparation — patching, sanding, caulking, drywall repair, priming. About 30% of total time. Determines 80% of finished quality.
Yes. 9–10 ft ceilings (common in DC row houses) add 15–30% more time vs. 8 ft. Georgetown and Kalorama homes with 11–12 ft ceilings take the longest.
Somewhat. HomePro DMV scales to 3–4 painters for tight timelines, but coordination and space constraints limit gains beyond that.
Kitchen cabinets add 5–8 days. See our cabinet painting guide.
Yes. Every estimate includes specific start and end dates with a day-by-day plan. Book your free estimate or call 929 930-0166.
$2.50–$8.50/sq ft. See our complete cost guide.
Yes. EPA lead-safe certified for all pre-1978 Washington DC homes. Proper containment and HEPA vacuuming.
DC License #420226000008, fully insured, BBB Accredited (A-). 2-year warranty.
