Built Around Quality, Care & Communication.
Refined Painting provides interior, exterior, cabinet and specialty painting services for homeowners and businesses throughout Seattle and the Eastside.
Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams Certified
What Do You Need Done?
Five disciplines, one crew. Every tile below follows the same prep-first process.
Cabinet Refinishing
For kitchens that need a major visual update without a full remodel.
- Deep cleaning and degreasing
- Precision sanding and surface prep
- High-adhesion priming
We've Painted 200+ Homes. Here's the Cabinet Mistake We See Over and Over.
Homeowners often focus on the paint color first.
But cabinet finishes usually fail because of what happens before the paint goes on: cleaning, sanding, and bonding primer.
The finish is only as good as the prep.
Clean + Degrease
Cabinet surfaces collect oils that wall paint never has to deal with.
Proper Bonding
Skipping proper sanding and primer is one of the fastest ways to get peeling or chipping.
The Right Coating
Cabinets require a harder, more durable finish than ordinary wall paint.
Interior Painting
For walls, ceilings, trim, and spaces that need a cleaner, more finished look.
- Thorough surface preparation and repair
- Professional masking and protection of floors and belongings
- Premium Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams paints
Built for Pacific Northwest Exposure
Exterior Painting
For homes that need durable prep and finish work built for Seattle weather.
- Siding-specific power washing
- Wood repair and rot remediation before painting
- Careful scraping and surface preparation
Deck & Fence Staining
For decks and fences that need stain and sealant built for Pacific Northwest weather.
- Moisture-level testing before staining
- Removal of failing or peeling stain
- Transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid and solid stain options
Carpentry Services
For wood surfaces that need repair before paint goes on.
- Rot detection and structural assessment
- Precision wood removal and replacement
- Custom material matching and milling
The 4-Phase Refined Protocol
A clear, consistent process from your first estimate to the final walkthrough.
- Phase 01
Get Your Free Estimate
We'll visit your home, take measurements, and answer your questions, then send a detailed proposal within 24–48 hours.
- Phase 02
Complimentary Color Consultation
We'll help you choose a palette that fits your home, bringing Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams samples directly to you.
- Phase 03
Meticulous Prep & Detailed Finishes
Our licensed team handles everything from prep to final coats, protecting your home and keeping you updated along the way.
- Phase 04
Final Walkthrough & 5-Year Warranty
We'll walk through every detail together, leave your space spotless, and back it with your 5-year workmanship warranty.
Complimentary Color Consultation
With qualifying painting projects, we bring Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams samples directly to your home.
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
Covers peeling caused by inadequate surface prep or improper application on areas we painted — labor and materials included, scheduled within 12 months of notification.
Exact color matching cannot be guaranteed due to normal weathering and aging of the original coating.
Read Full Exclusions
- Failure of old or underlying paint layers
- Stained surfaces
- Horizontal surfaces, including decks, railings, porches, stairs, roofs and gutters
- Areas not painted by Refined Painting
- Damage caused by other trades or contractors
- Vinyl siding or vinyl windows
- Painted materials that warp after painting
- Issues caused by mildew or mold, internal moisture, rust, tannin bleed, or fine cracking of old paint
- Failures related to environmental or structural conditions beyond paint application
Frequently Asked Service Questions
Look for clear, detailed proposals, proof of licensing and insurance, and a process that includes real surface preparation, not just a coat of paint. Refined Painting is fully licensed and insured, Google Verified, and follows EPA Lead-Safe work practices on every project.
A good estimate should be detailed and transparent, so you know exactly what's included, what to expect, and how your timeline will work. We visit your home, take measurements, discuss the project, and deliver a written proposal within 24–48 hours.
Most interior painting projects take between 3 to 7 days depending on the number of rooms, ceiling heights, and complexity of the work. Single-room projects can often be completed in 1 to 2 days.
Late spring through early fall (May through September) offers the most consistent weather for exterior painting in Seattle. We also monitor forecasts closely and pause work if rain moves in unexpectedly.
When done correctly, with proper cleaning, degreasing, sanding, and bonding primer before a premium cabinet-grade coating, refinished cabinets are extremely durable and hold up well to daily kitchen use.
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Yes. Refined Painting follows EPA Lead-Safe practices, which matters most on older homes where original paint layers may contain lead.
We treat every home as if it were our own: protecting floors, furniture, and landscaping with drop cloths and plastic sheeting, and keeping the job site clean and organized throughout the project.
Costs vary with scope and condition. Most residential interior projects in the Seattle area run $2,500–$12,000, while most exterior projects run $5,000–$20,000 or more. Your estimate will lay out the exact scope and price for your home.
As soon as you have a scope you're comfortable with. Many interior projects can be scheduled within 2 to 4 weeks of estimate approval, and exterior scheduling fills up fastest during the May through September window.
Yes. Every project is backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty covering peeling caused by inadequate surface preparation or improper application, with terms and exclusions reviewed at your final walkthrough.
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