Fresh paint is one of the simplest ways to make a room feel new again. Scuffed hallways, a dated bedroom colour, tired baseboards or a garage door that’s seen too many Calgary winters can all look better after a weekend’s work. The catch is finding the weekend. It’s a common frustration for anyone considering painting Calgary on their own.
Side Quest Projects is a locally owned Calgary handyman business, and painting is one of our core services. With more than 25 years of construction experience, we take care of the prep, the painting and the clean-up so you get a finish that looks right. We work in Calgary and nearby areas.
Painting We Do
Inside your home
- Walls. Update a room, a hallway or a whole floor with a fresh coat of paint.
- Ceilings. Ceiling painting for the complete look. A clean ceiling makes a freshly painted room feel finished.
- Baseboards and trim. Painting baseboards, door casings and window trim, including refreshing wood stains on stained trim.
- Interior doors. Painting interior doors to match new trim or a new colour scheme.
- Cabinets. Painting kitchen or bathroom cabinets for an updated look without replacing them.
Outside your home
- Garages. Painting garage doors and garage exteriors.
- Doors. A freshly painted front or side door is a small job that makes a big difference.
- Decks and fences. Painting decks and fences to freshen them up and help protect the wood.
- Exterior trim. Painting exterior trim to tidy up the outside of your home.
Before exterior painting, surfaces often need a good cleaning. We also offer power washing, so that can happen as part of the same job.
How It Works
- Get in touch. Call (403) 827-9192 or send us a message. Photos of the rooms or surfaces help us understand the job. You can email them to sidequestprojects@proton.me.
- Free on-site quote. We’ll come out to look at the space, talk through what you’d like done and give you a free quote.
- Prep. Good paint jobs start with good prep. We protect floors and furniture, fill small holes and dings, sand rough spots and prime where it’s needed. If the walls have bigger damage, we can take care of drywall repair first so the new paint goes on a smooth surface.
- Paint. We cut in the edges and roll out the walls and ceilings, applying the coats the job needs for even coverage.
- Clean up. We always clean up before we leave, so you can put the room back together and enjoy it.
Why Choose Side Quest Projects
- 25+ years in construction. Experience shows in the details: straight lines along the ceiling, clean trim and patches that don’t show through the paint.
- Locally owned in Calgary. You’re dealing with a local business, not a call centre.
- 5.0 rating on Google. Read our Google reviews.
- More than painting. Since we also do drywall repair, carpentry, flooring and other handyman work, we can fix the wall, replace the trim and paint it all in one project.
- Done with integrity. We’ll be straight with you about what the job needs, and we treat your home with care while we work.
Painting Calgary FAQ
Do I need to buy the paint?
No, we supply the paint. However, when it comes to colours, we’re happy to share suggestions, and you’re welcome to pick your own colours. We’ll talk it through during your free quote.
Do you fix holes and cracks before painting?
Yes. Small holes and dings are filled as part of normal prep. For larger damage, like big holes, water-damaged patches or cracked corners, we can do drywall repair before we paint.
Can you paint just the ceiling or just the trim?
Yes. Ceilings, baseboards and trim can be painted on their own or as part of a full room. For example, refreshing tired baseboards or stained trim is a good way to update a room without repainting the walls.
When is the best time for exterior painting in Calgary?
Exterior paint needs dry weather and mild temperatures to cure properly, so outdoor jobs like decks, fences, doors and garages are best planned for the warmer months. Because conditions change quickly, give us a call and we’ll talk about timing for your project.
Do you work outside Calgary?
We serve Calgary and nearby areas. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our area, give us a call.
Ready for a Fresh Coat?
Whether it’s one room, the trim throughout the house or the fence out back, Side Quest Projects can help. Call us to talk about painting in Calgary and book a free quote.
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