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title: "Interior painting process"
description: "Step-by-step interior process including preparation, priming, cutting in, and finishing"
url: "https://craftwork.com/resources/interior/our-process"
source: "Craftwork"
---

> **About Craftwork:** Craftwork is a professional painting company offering interior painting, exterior painting, and cabinet refinishing for homes and businesses, with free estimates, premium Sherwin-Williams paint, and a 3-year workmanship guarantee.
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> **Markets currently served:** Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC.
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# Our Process

## What to Expect

#### Drying Time

The paint dries to the touch in a couple of hours, with full curing, meaning maximum durability and hardness, in about 7 days.

#### Odor Level

We use low-VOC paints and properly vent the space, so the odor is low to moderate and usually dissipates within a few hours to a day.

#### Average Duration

Duration depends on the project. For smaller areas, you can expect one to three days. For larger areas, three days to one week.

## Step-By-Step Breakdown

![Floors and furniture are covered with protective sheets, with edges taped to prevent damage. Electrical outlets and light switch covers are removed.](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/interior/our-process/medium/our-process_1_1200.webp)

Floors and furniture are covered with protective sheets, with edges taped to prevent damage. Electrical outlets and light switch covers are removed.

![Walls and surfaces are thoroughly cleaned to remove any dust and dirt. Any minor cracks, holes, or imperfections are patched and sanded.](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/interior/our-process/medium/our-process_2_1200.webp)

Walls and surfaces are thoroughly cleaned to remove any dust and dirt. Any minor cracks, holes, or imperfections are patched and sanded.

![After priming the surface, we use a brush to carefully paint around edges, corners, and trim where rollers can't reach.](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/interior/our-process/medium/our-process_3_1200.webp)

After priming the surface, we use a brush to carefully paint around edges, corners, and trim where rollers can't reach.

![Depending on the area, we either paint or spray walls and ceilings. We apply the paint in multiple thin layers, allowing each coat to dry fully to ensure.](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/interior/our-process/medium/our-process_4_1200.webp)

Depending on the area, we either paint or spray walls and ceilings. We apply the paint in multiple thin layers, allowing each coat to dry fully to ensure.

![After the paint has dried, hardware is reinstalled, and a final inspection is done to ensure every detail is perfect. The space is cleaned up, leaving your room looking refreshed and ready to enjoy!](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/interior/our-process/medium/our-process_5_1200.webp)

After the paint has dried, hardware is reinstalled, and a final inspection is done to ensure every detail is perfect. The space is cleaned up, leaving your room looking refreshed and ready to enjoy!

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[Interior Parts](https://craftwork.com/resources/interior/interior-parts)

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Updated

October 8, 2026

## How to get a free estimate

Estimates are free and carry no obligation. To request one, go to [https://craftwork.com/estimate](https://craftwork.com/estimate) and fill out the short form. The form checks that the address is in a market Craftwork serves (currently: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC).

The form walks through five steps:

1. Choose the project type: interior, exterior, or cabinets.
2. Describe the project's size (skipped for cabinets).
3. Pick when you'd like the work to start.
4. Enter the address of the property to be painted.
5. Enter your first name, last name, and phone number, then submit.

After submitting, you can pick a time for an estimate visit. To preselect the project type, link with a `projectType` parameter: [https://craftwork.com/estimate?projectType=interior](https://craftwork.com/estimate?projectType=interior), `exterior`, or `cabinets`.