Interior Painting

Interior Painting in Bellingham, WA

Clean prep, smooth walls, and crisp lines that hold up for years, on historic and newer homes alike. Premium coatings, a superintendent on every job, and a 10-year workmanship warranty behind the work.

Interior painting of an older Bellingham home by Hedlund Painting
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Interior Painting in Bellingham at a glance

Hedlund Painting provides interior painting in Bellingham, WA, painting walls, ceilings, trim, and doors in Fairhaven Victorians, Columbia Craftsmans, and newer homes alike. As an EPA Lead-Safe Certified contractor, we work safely in Bellingham's pre-1978 stock. Every interior is backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty. Free written estimates, licensed, bonded, and insured.

Local Expertise

Interior Painting for Bellingham homes.

Fairhaven and Columbia historic homesPre-1978 plaster and millworkWWU college-town rental marketEPA Lead-Safe and RRP certified
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Bellingham's interiors are not builder-grade boxes. Fairhaven and Columbia are full of Victorian and Craftsman homes built well before 1978, and inside those walls you find original plaster and lath, deep baseboards, picture rails, and millwork that a roller-and-go crew will smother or damage. We hand-prep that detail: patch and skim the plaster, caulk the trim joints, sand the old enamel on banisters and casings, and prime per surface so a century of previous coats does not telegraph through the finish. The result is crisp lines on the trim that gives these homes their character, not paint bridged across the reveals.

The older stock also means lead. On any Bellingham home built before 1978, sanding plaster or stripping old trim without containment is a health hazard, which is why our EPA Lead-Safe certification matters as much indoors as out. We test, contain, and clean to RRP standards. And because Bellingham is a Western Washington University college town with a heavy rental market, we also handle fast, durable repaints between tenants, washable eggshell and satin finishes on walls that take abuse, scheduled around turnover. Whether it is a historic Fairhaven parlor or a North Bellingham rental, the work runs through a superintendent with a 10-year workmanship warranty behind it.

Our Process

Our interior painting process.

A superintendent leads your Bellingham project from the first walkthrough to final approval, so the finish holds up for years.

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1

Protect

We cover floors, mask edges, and move or wrap furniture before any paint comes out.

2

Prep

We patch and skim plaster and drywall, caulk trim joints, and sand old enamel on casings, doors, and banisters.

3

Prime

We prime per surface so old coats, stains, and repairs do not ghost through the finish.

4

Paint

We apply premium coatings to walls, ceilings, trim, and doors for crisp lines and even sheen.

5

Clean up daily

The crew leaves the home livable at the end of each day.

6

Walk through

A superintendent walks the finished work with you before we call it done.

Reviews

What Bellingham clients say.

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4.9★★★★★
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★★★★★

Great price Great experience. Great final product! Communication through the whole process was on point! Thanks!

Greg B.Google
★★★★★

We had a time-sensitive interior and exterior painting (and small carpentry) project, and Hedlund delivered! They were very respective of our timeline and responded to us promptly and…

Chizuko H.Google
★★★★★

I am so pleased with my experience with Hedlund Painting. I contacted Zakary to repair trim / banister damage from an anxious puppy, as well as paint my kitchen cabinets and walls.

Rachel S.Google
★★★★★

We had a pipe burst and hired Hedlund to repair the damaged drywall and paint. The finished room was beautiful and back to its original shape.

Angie H.Google
★★★★★

As first home buyers, we got very lucky to find this company. We had little knowledge about everything related to repairs, fixing, painting etc.

Elena P.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund was contracted to do a restoration on my home in 2022/2023. I primarily communicated with Rigo, as he was managing the project.

M T.Google
★★★★★

They did an excellent job painting our interior walls and cabinets after a kitchen fire. Very prompt and courteous, tidy and looks fantastic.

Andrea J.Google
★★★★★

Our experience with Hedlund Painting was outstanding. Let's face it, you consider hiring a professional painting company because a) you can't do it yourself, b) you really don't WANT to do…

Jeffrey S.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting did some warranty repair work at my home. It included some drywall work and interior painting.

Will K.Google
★★★★★

Started earlier than scheduled and finished before they were to start. Awesome people and an outstanding job painting.

Reland L.Google
★★★★★

We used Vince from Hedlund painting as the contractor for our kitchen and laundry room remodel. He was responsive, professional, easy to work with, had great subcontractors and the project…

Scott K.Google
★★★★★

I have used Hedlund painting for 3 different projects now and couldn’t be happier! (Hence why I keep coming back to them when I have a painting project that requires great professionals!).

Sarah S.Google
★★★★★

As a general contractor, I only hire Hedlund Painting! I also recommend them to anyone asking for paint or sheet-rock work.

James D.Google
★★★★★

I want to give a thumbs up for Hedlund’s employee Javier. He was punctual, very professional and nice. He did a beautiful job with the repair and painting.👍👍.

Karen M.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund painting did an awesome job on the interior of our home. It was a large job with cabinets, drywall patching and repair and nearly every room of our 3 BDR home having to be painted.

Brent B.Google
★★★★★

Very happy with the interior painting at our office. With the office open 2 of the 3 days the workers were professional arrived on time and kept to the schedule we had agreed on.

Snohomish L.Google
★★★★★

Had a great experience using Hedlund Painting for my project. Needed the entire exterior of my building repainted a new set of colors, and have trim installed around my windows and building…

Imahn M.Google
★★★★★

Never sent a quote (for exterior and interior jobs). Waste of time. Hi Chris, It was Charlie who came last Friday at 9 am.

Anna T.Google
★★★★★

We have worked with Hedlund on two separate occasions. Initially, to paint the exterior of our home and they did such a fantastic job that we hired them to paint the interior as well.

Sarah A.Google
★★★★★

Gorgeous work! Very professional team and easy to work with. I will be using them for all my Interior Design projects.

Lauren H.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting is one of our subcontractors which means we have had the pleasure of using them multiple times.

Steffen W.Google
★★★★★

They were on time and everybody were great to work with. Outcome was great!

Michelle S.Google
★★★★★

Everyone at Hedlund Painting was absolutely wonderful every step of the way. We wanted to repaint several interior walls, and get a few areas of drywall patched up.

Suzanne L.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting was a great team to work with. The assessor really helped walk through consideration of interest given the age of the house involved.

James H.Google
★★★★★

The whole team at Hedlund Painting did a fantastic job for us. Due to unforeseen circumstances they needed to push out a day, but that wasn’t going to work for our schedule.

Robin H.Google
★★★★★

Outstanding company....we just finished building our home and when Zakary’s crew showed up to paint our interior we were fresh off a very bad experience with our sheetrockers.

Brandon K.Google
★★★★★

We bought an old house between Christmas and New Years. It needed interior paint badly. The paint had been last painted probably in the 1980's.

David N.Google
★★★★★

We hired Hedlund Painting to paint both the interior and exterior of our entire home in the summer of 2019. We were very impressed with the price, quality and communication of Hedlund.

Travis R.Google
★★★★★

As a general contractor, I have been struggling for a few years now to find a quality painting contractor. Then came across Hedlund Painting.

Jeremy M.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting painted our entire house, interior and exterior, after a complete remodel. Their level of professionalism was so appreciated.

Courtney B.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting is awesome! Their attention to detail is by far the best. All the folks who work there are great people, and really know what they are doing.

Ashley P.Google
★★★★★

As an Interior Design Firm, we have worked with Hedlund Painting on several luxury remodel projects.... View full review.

John M.Google
★★★★★

From start to finish, our experience with Hedlund Painting was top notch. The price quote was competitive. The crew members were on time, courteous, and attentive to detail.

David M.Google
★★★★★

We used Hedlund painting for a complete interior paint job. I appreciated the knowledge and advice provided as well as the professionalism of the painters.

Riley C.Google
★★★★★

My wife and I had the great good fortune to have Hedlund Painting install a considerable amount of new drywall as well as paint about 50% of our home’s interior.

Dave M.Google
★★★★★

We have loved working with Hedlund Painting. They have done both exterior and interior work on our house. They are reliable, easy to work with do a great job.

Amy S.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting absolutely deserves 5 stars. I was extremely impressed with This company. Chris and Charlie made the process smooth from beginning to end.

Rebecca F.Google
★★★★★

The team at Hedlund did a great job with the interior of my office. Everyone I interacted with was very professional and a master of their craft.

Will G.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund painting was great! The trim in my house was being painted white and they did a wonderful job prepping the wood appropriately and it turned out really well.

Sarah S.Houzz
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting did an outstanding job on our interior painting project, which involved tons of prep work and sixteen-foot ceilings.

J. Z.Houzz
★★★★★

We have been using Hedlund Painting on a regular basis for over a year now, and are so happy to continue to work with them.

UMI S.Houzz
★★★★★

We had Hedlund Painting do our entire exterior and interior paint jobs. They were quick, efficient, very professional and the end results were awesome.

K. B.Houzz
★★★★★

We bought a house that was entirely beige throughout, walls, trim, doors, cabinets, everything. Chris came and gave us a thorough estimate and great advice about choosing colors.

Houzz H.Houzz
★★★★★

I have hired Hedlund Painting for 2 projects and I have been thrilled with the results. They did the painting and the drywall work as well, which saved me from hiring another subcontractor.

Charmae d.Houzz
★★★★★

We recently had the good fortune of hiring Chris and his company for a complete interior painting of a condo we purchased in Ballard.

Martin C.Houzz
★★★★★

I can't say enough about Hedlund. They are awesome to work with. We had 15 doors and new trim spray painted, many walls textured and painted and it looks and feels great.

Jim H.Houzz
★★★★★

Great price Great experience. Great final product! Communication through the whole process was on point! Thanks!

Greg B.Google
★★★★★

We had a time-sensitive interior and exterior painting (and small carpentry) project, and Hedlund delivered! They were very respective of our timeline and responded to us promptly and…

Chizuko H.Google
★★★★★

I am so pleased with my experience with Hedlund Painting. I contacted Zakary to repair trim / banister damage from an anxious puppy, as well as paint my kitchen cabinets and walls.

Rachel S.Google
★★★★★

We had a pipe burst and hired Hedlund to repair the damaged drywall and paint. The finished room was beautiful and back to its original shape.

Angie H.Google
★★★★★

As first home buyers, we got very lucky to find this company. We had little knowledge about everything related to repairs, fixing, painting etc.

Elena P.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund was contracted to do a restoration on my home in 2022/2023. I primarily communicated with Rigo, as he was managing the project.

M T.Google
★★★★★

They did an excellent job painting our interior walls and cabinets after a kitchen fire. Very prompt and courteous, tidy and looks fantastic.

Andrea J.Google
★★★★★

Our experience with Hedlund Painting was outstanding. Let's face it, you consider hiring a professional painting company because a) you can't do it yourself, b) you really don't WANT to do…

Jeffrey S.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting did some warranty repair work at my home. It included some drywall work and interior painting.

Will K.Google
★★★★★

Started earlier than scheduled and finished before they were to start. Awesome people and an outstanding job painting.

Reland L.Google
★★★★★

We used Vince from Hedlund painting as the contractor for our kitchen and laundry room remodel. He was responsive, professional, easy to work with, had great subcontractors and the project…

Scott K.Google
★★★★★

I have used Hedlund painting for 3 different projects now and couldn’t be happier! (Hence why I keep coming back to them when I have a painting project that requires great professionals!).

Sarah S.Google
★★★★★

As a general contractor, I only hire Hedlund Painting! I also recommend them to anyone asking for paint or sheet-rock work.

James D.Google
★★★★★

I want to give a thumbs up for Hedlund’s employee Javier. He was punctual, very professional and nice. He did a beautiful job with the repair and painting.👍👍.

Karen M.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund painting did an awesome job on the interior of our home. It was a large job with cabinets, drywall patching and repair and nearly every room of our 3 BDR home having to be painted.

Brent B.Google
★★★★★

Very happy with the interior painting at our office. With the office open 2 of the 3 days the workers were professional arrived on time and kept to the schedule we had agreed on.

Snohomish L.Google
★★★★★

Had a great experience using Hedlund Painting for my project. Needed the entire exterior of my building repainted a new set of colors, and have trim installed around my windows and building…

Imahn M.Google
★★★★★

Never sent a quote (for exterior and interior jobs). Waste of time. Hi Chris, It was Charlie who came last Friday at 9 am.

Anna T.Google
★★★★★

We have worked with Hedlund on two separate occasions. Initially, to paint the exterior of our home and they did such a fantastic job that we hired them to paint the interior as well.

Sarah A.Google
★★★★★

Gorgeous work! Very professional team and easy to work with. I will be using them for all my Interior Design projects.

Lauren H.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting is one of our subcontractors which means we have had the pleasure of using them multiple times.

Steffen W.Google
★★★★★

They were on time and everybody were great to work with. Outcome was great!

Michelle S.Google
★★★★★

Everyone at Hedlund Painting was absolutely wonderful every step of the way. We wanted to repaint several interior walls, and get a few areas of drywall patched up.

Suzanne L.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting was a great team to work with. The assessor really helped walk through consideration of interest given the age of the house involved.

James H.Google
★★★★★

The whole team at Hedlund Painting did a fantastic job for us. Due to unforeseen circumstances they needed to push out a day, but that wasn’t going to work for our schedule.

Robin H.Google
★★★★★

Outstanding company....we just finished building our home and when Zakary’s crew showed up to paint our interior we were fresh off a very bad experience with our sheetrockers.

Brandon K.Google
★★★★★

We bought an old house between Christmas and New Years. It needed interior paint badly. The paint had been last painted probably in the 1980's.

David N.Google
★★★★★

We hired Hedlund Painting to paint both the interior and exterior of our entire home in the summer of 2019. We were very impressed with the price, quality and communication of Hedlund.

Travis R.Google
★★★★★

As a general contractor, I have been struggling for a few years now to find a quality painting contractor. Then came across Hedlund Painting.

Jeremy M.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting painted our entire house, interior and exterior, after a complete remodel. Their level of professionalism was so appreciated.

Courtney B.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting is awesome! Their attention to detail is by far the best. All the folks who work there are great people, and really know what they are doing.

Ashley P.Google
★★★★★

As an Interior Design Firm, we have worked with Hedlund Painting on several luxury remodel projects.... View full review.

John M.Google
★★★★★

From start to finish, our experience with Hedlund Painting was top notch. The price quote was competitive. The crew members were on time, courteous, and attentive to detail.

David M.Google
★★★★★

We used Hedlund painting for a complete interior paint job. I appreciated the knowledge and advice provided as well as the professionalism of the painters.

Riley C.Google
★★★★★

My wife and I had the great good fortune to have Hedlund Painting install a considerable amount of new drywall as well as paint about 50% of our home’s interior.

Dave M.Google
★★★★★

We have loved working with Hedlund Painting. They have done both exterior and interior work on our house. They are reliable, easy to work with do a great job.

Amy S.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting absolutely deserves 5 stars. I was extremely impressed with This company. Chris and Charlie made the process smooth from beginning to end.

Rebecca F.Google
★★★★★

The team at Hedlund did a great job with the interior of my office. Everyone I interacted with was very professional and a master of their craft.

Will G.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund painting was great! The trim in my house was being painted white and they did a wonderful job prepping the wood appropriately and it turned out really well.

Sarah S.Houzz
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting did an outstanding job on our interior painting project, which involved tons of prep work and sixteen-foot ceilings.

J. Z.Houzz
★★★★★

We have been using Hedlund Painting on a regular basis for over a year now, and are so happy to continue to work with them.

UMI S.Houzz
★★★★★

We had Hedlund Painting do our entire exterior and interior paint jobs. They were quick, efficient, very professional and the end results were awesome.

K. B.Houzz
★★★★★

We bought a house that was entirely beige throughout, walls, trim, doors, cabinets, everything. Chris came and gave us a thorough estimate and great advice about choosing colors.

Houzz H.Houzz
★★★★★

I have hired Hedlund Painting for 2 projects and I have been thrilled with the results. They did the painting and the drywall work as well, which saved me from hiring another subcontractor.

Charmae d.Houzz
★★★★★

We recently had the good fortune of hiring Chris and his company for a complete interior painting of a condo we purchased in Ballard.

Martin C.Houzz
★★★★★

I can't say enough about Hedlund. They are awesome to work with. We had 15 doors and new trim spray painted, many walls textured and painted and it looks and feels great.

Jim H.Houzz
FAQ

Bellingham interior painting questions.

Still have a question about your project? We are happy to help, just reach out.

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Do you paint the interiors of older Bellingham homes safely?
Yes. We are EPA Lead-Safe and RRP certified, so we test and contain lead on pre-1978 homes in Fairhaven, Columbia, and other historic neighborhoods before we sand or prep.
How much does interior painting cost in Bellingham?
It depends on room count, surface condition, and how much trim and plaster repair the home needs, which older Bellingham homes often do. We provide a free written estimate, with no surprise change orders.
Do I have to move out while you paint?
No. We protect floors and furniture and work room by room so you can stay in the home.
How long does interior painting take in Bellingham?
A few rooms generally take a few days, while a full interior takes longer, depending on square footage and how much plaster and trim repair an older home needs. We confirm a written timeline in your estimate and keep a superintendent on the job so it stays on schedule.
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured for interior work in Bellingham?
Yes. We are licensed, bonded, and insured under Washington contractor license HEDLUPI814DE, and we are EPA Lead-Safe certified, which matters on Bellingham's many pre-1978 homes where lead paint can be present.
Can you handle the plaster and millwork in a Fairhaven or Columbia home?
Yes. We patch and skim original plaster, caulk trim joints, and sand old enamel on banisters and casings, then prime per surface so a century of previous coats does not telegraph through the finish.
Do you repaint Bellingham rentals between tenants?
Yes. Because Bellingham is a Western Washington University college town with a heavy rental market, we handle fast, durable repaints with washable eggshell and satin finishes, scheduled around turnover.
Is your interior painting work guaranteed?
Yes. Every Bellingham interior job is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty, with premium coatings and daily cleanup behind it.
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