Condo and apartment painting in Pickering
Pickering is largely 1990s and 2000s drywall subdivision housing with original cabinets and builder trim, plus older plaster stock near the lake and country properties to the north. Newer towers bring open layouts, floor-to-ceiling glass, concrete ceilings and builder flat paint, and older low-rise apartments bring plaster, radiators and more trim. Condo and apartment painting is run around the building: elevator booked, work hours kept, low-VOC paint on the walls and the suite handed back on the date.
Concept imageryPickering, on the ground.
Kitchen cabinet refinishing, whole-house interiors, faux-finish removal, trim and doors, and siding and exterior trim are the bulk of the Pickering work. The crew works to the elevator window, covers floors and furniture, fills and sands, rolls two coats with hand-cut edges at glass and concrete and removes debris through the service corridor.
Kitchens in Pickering are often at the age where the cabinet doors are tired but sound, so refinishing them is quoted alongside the walls.
Read more about painters in Pickering or the full condo and apartment painting page.
On the quote, from the start.
- 01Elevator booking and building paperwork handled with your property manager or concierge
- 02Floors, counters and built-ins protected, with furniture moved and covered in occupied suites
- 03Walls and ceilings in low-VOC paint, two coats, cut by hand at the window walls and concrete ceilings
- 04Nail holes, anchor holes and scuffs filled and sanded before paint, including the move-out touch-ups buildings require
- 05Doors, trim and closet interiors painted or refreshed as part of the same visit
- 06Daily clean-up with debris removed through the service corridor, and a walk-through with you at the end
No figures published. The drivers, in order.
| Driver | What we look at |
|---|---|
| Suite size and layout | A one-bedroom with an open living area paints quickly. A three-bedroom with a den, two bathrooms and long hallways takes longer. |
| Ceiling type | Smooth drywall ceilings roll normally. Exposed concrete, stipple or very tall ceilings take more care and more time. |
| Occupied or empty | An empty suite between tenants is the fastest version of this job. A furnished one adds moving and covering in each room. |
| Building access | Elevator windows, parking and work hours decide how many hours the crew can paint in a day, and therefore how many days the job takes. |
The building sets the rhythm. Once we know the elevator window and the hours, the day count on the quote is firm, and the paint line matters less than most people expect.
Condo and apartment painting questions from Pickering
Do you paint condos in Pickering before move-in?
Yes. Painting an empty Pickering suite between closing and move-in is the fastest way to do it. We book the elevator for the days between and have it done before the movers arrive.
What does my Pickering building need from you?
Usually an elevator booking, a certificate of insurance and WSIB clearance, and sometimes a deposit for the elevator pads. We supply the paperwork for Pickering buildings [John confirms] and keep to their work hours.
Can vinyl siding be painted?
Yes, with limits. Vinyl is washed thoroughly and painted with an exterior acrylic made for vinyl, in a colour no darker than the original, because dark colours absorb heat and can warp the panels. Done that way it lasts well and costs far less effort than replacement. We confirm the colour against the manufacturer's vinyl-safe range before mixing, and exterior work is booked for the warmer months.
Our 1990s kitchen has thermofoil cabinet doors. Can those be painted?
Yes, if the film is still bonded to the door. Thermofoil is cleaned, scuff-sanded lightly, primed with a bonding primer made for slick surfaces and sprayed with two coats of enamel. Where the film is peeling at the edges, usually near the dishwasher or the range, those doors are either repaired or replaced before spraying. We check every door at the walkthrough and tell you which ones need help.