Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on size, condition, whether the work is interior or exterior, and how much prep is needed. There is no honest one-size answer, which is why we give a free written estimate with a clear scope. The number we quote is the number we work to, with no surprise change orders.

Refinishing costs a fraction of replacement when your cabinet boxes are sound. The exact figure depends on kitchen size, the number of doors and drawers, and condition. We give a free written estimate so you know the price before any work begins.

No. Estimates are always free, and we put them in writing with a clear scope.

Scope, prep, paint quality, the crew doing the work, and whether the job is warrantied. A low bid often skips prep or quietly leaves work out, then bills the difference mid-project. We quote the full real scope up front, so the number does not grow once the work starts.

Often, yes. We can phase a project, prioritize the areas that matter most, or adjust scope. Tell us your budget and we will give you an honest written estimate for what it covers.

Most interiors run a few days depending on the number of rooms, square footage, and how much trim and ceiling work is involved. We give you a firm timeline in the estimate, not a vague window.

Typically 3 to 5 days depending on kitchen size, because the doors and drawers are sprayed off the boxes and need proper cure time between coats.

A superintendent leads your project from the first walkthrough to final approval, so nothing is left to chance. The work itself follows a consistent path: prep and protect, repair and patch, prime as needed, apply premium coatings, then a final walkthrough and cleanup, with daily communication throughout. Management and communication are the parts most painters skip, and the parts our reviews mention most.

No. Many clients are away while we work. We communicate by text on arrival and progress, so you always know where the project stands.

We mask surfaces, lay drop cloths, and contain dust and overspray, then clean up fully at the end of each day and at completion. Reviews repeatedly note clean yards and tidy worksites.

It depends on the season and our current schedule. Request a free written estimate and we will give you realistic timing for your project. We respond promptly.

Premium lines from brands like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Rodda, and PPG, matched to each surface and how the space is used.

It depends on the surface. Walls are typically rolled and cut in by hand, while cabinets are sprayed for a factory-smooth, brush-mark-free finish. We use the method that gives the best result for the surface.

Yes. Color consultation is available as an add-on, so you can choose with confidence before we paint. See our color consultation service.

We recommend by room and surface. Flat, eggshell, and satin are common for walls, with more durable finishes for trim and cabinets. The right finish is as important as the right color, and we advise on both as part of your estimate.

Yes. Every job is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty. If something is not right with the work we did, we come back and make it right. See our warranty page.

With proper prep and quality coatings, many years. In the PNW, moisture makes prep and product the deciding factors, which is why we do not cut corners on either. The work is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.

With proper degreasing, sanding, priming, and cabinet-grade coatings, a sprayed finish holds up to years of daily opening, closing, and cleaning. It is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty, which most local painters will not offer on cabinets.

Yes. We are an EPA Lead-Safe Certified firm and RRP certified. Homes built before 1978 legally require a Lead-Safe certified firm whenever work disturbs old paint. We test, contain the work area, control dust, and clean up to EPA standards. See our EPA Lead-Safe Certified page.

If your home was built before 1978, assume it has lead-based paint until a test says otherwise. The risk is the dust created when old paint is sanded, scraped, or disturbed, not the intact paint on the wall. We assess lead risk as part of the estimate on older homes. See our EPA Lead-Safe Certified page for how testing and containment work.

If your cabinet boxes are solid and you like the layout, refinishing is almost always the smarter move. It costs a fraction of new cabinets, skips the demolition and the weeks without a kitchen, and delivers a factory-smooth finish that looks brand new.

The doors and drawer fronts come off and are sprayed in a controlled area for the smoothest finish, while the boxes are masked and sprayed in place. So they are not removed entirely, but the result is a uniform, factory-smooth finish you cannot get by brushing everything in place.

It depends on exposure and the product used. PNW weather typically shortens the cycle compared with drier climates, especially on surfaces that take direct sun and rain. We assess the wood and recommend the right timing and product.

Yes. Carpentry and board replacement are part of our deck work. We repair or replace damaged boards before we stain, because stain over failing wood does not last. See our deck and fence staining service.

Yes, including offices, retail, restaurants, hotels, schools, HOA communities, and multifamily exteriors. See our project gallery for commercial and multifamily case studies.

Yes. We schedule around operating hours, service windows, and tenants to minimize disruption, and we phase larger jobs so a business stays open and residents stay informed.

Yes. We paint homes and businesses across more than 20 Seattle-area cities, including Lynnwood, Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell, Edmonds, Woodinville, Mukilteo, Everett, Redmond, Sammamish, Medina, Clyde Hill, Mountlake Terrace, Marysville, Bellingham, Burlington, Kent, Green Lake, and Ballard. If you do not see your city, ask us. See our service areas page to find yours.

We are based at 15009 40th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087, and serve the greater Seattle area, the Eastside, and Snohomish County.

Seattle and the Eastside, including Kirkland, Bellevue, Bothell, Lynnwood, Woodinville, Edmonds, Bellingham, and surrounding cities. See our service areas page for the full list.

Yes. Hedlund Painting is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

Request a free written estimate online or by phone, and we respond promptly. You get a clear scope, a clear timeline, and no surprise change orders.