An Interior Painting Guide for Marietta Homes

Marietta homes run the gamut: mid-century ranches out in East Cobb, character homes near the Marietta Square, and newer builds throughout. Each one takes interior paint a little differently. Below is how we approach an interior repaint locally.

In Marietta, prep depends on the age of the home

Older Marietta homes often have plaster, oil-painted trim, or settling cracks that need patching and a bonding primer so the new finish doesn't peel. Newer drywall usually just needs a clean scuff and a spot-prime. Matching the prep to the house is what keeps a finish looking good for a decade instead of a year.

Humidity changes how paint dries

Because Marietta summers are humid, we ventilate as we work and give each coat time to cure properly. Rushing a second coat in a closed, humid room is how you get a tacky finish and that lingering paint smell. Low-VOC paints are our default in occupied homes so families can keep living in the space.

Color, light, and Georgia sun

Rooms on the south and west side of a Marietta home get strong, warm afternoon light that can push warm paint colors toward yellow. We recommend sampling colors on the actual walls and checking them morning and evening before committing, especially with whites and greiges.

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