When planning a home refresh, it’s tempting to keep things simple and budget-friendly by asking a painter to “just do the walls.” While this can seem like a smart way to save, many homeowners are surprised to learn how much more polished and complete their space can feel when they think about interior painting beyond just the walls. That maybe they should expand their scope to include ceilings, baseboards, doors, and trim.
At Fitch Painting, we often walk into homes where our clients say, “Just the walls, please.” But once they see how fresh the walls look, the contrast against unpainted or scuffed trim and ceilings becomes obvious. It’s like putting on a beautiful dress—but skipping your shoes and jewelry. Let’s look at why it may be worth going the extra mile while our team is already in your home.
1. Maximize the Value of Professional Prep Work
Our team takes great care in preparing your space. That means moving furniture, covering floors, protecting light fixtures, taping off edges, and carefully repairing any imperfections. Since the prep is already done, adding ceilings, trim, or baseboards at this stage can be more cost-effective than bringing a crew back later.
2. Unify the Look of Your Home
Freshly painted walls can make older trim, yellowed ceilings, or chipped door frames stand out in all the wrong ways. When we consider interior painting beyond just the walls, painting these additional elements creates a consistent, updated look that elevates your entire space.
3. Improved Light Reflection
Ceilings—especially if they haven’t been painted in a while—can darken a room without you realizing it. A fresh coat of ceiling paint can brighten your space and make colours appear more true-to-life.
4. It May Cost Less Than You Think
When our team is already onsite, the incremental cost of painting trim or ceilings is often lower than scheduling a separate visit. Ask us for a quote—we’re always happy to explain what’s included and offer package pricing where possible.
5. Perfect Time for Repairs
We don’t just paint—we patch, fill, smooth, and repair. Whether it’s nail holes in the walls or nail holes in the baseboard, we take care of it all so your paint job looks great. Ceilings with cracks or stains? We can fix those too.
Would you consider Interior painting beyond just the walls? Let’s Talk First! Before you decide, let us walk you through a few options. You may be surprised how affordable it is to add ceilings, doors, or trim—and how much it transforms the final result.
At Fitch Painting, we make the process easy and stress-free. Our friendly, professional team will treat your home with care, and every job includes a free colour consultation.
Call us at 705-627-4453 or visit fitchpainting.com to book your quote today.
Serving Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil, Midhurst, Minesing, Collingwood, Springwater, Wasaga Beach, New Tecumseth, and Coldwater.
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