Painting contractors handle a broad range of property maintenance projects related to painting floors, ceilings, buildings, and walls, and may also participate in bidding and managing these projects.

Interior paints are paints used in the interior of the building, in areas such as rooms, hallways, offices, bathrooms and kitchens. The most basic features of paints used in interior walls are that they have good coverage, do not contain harmful substances to human health and provide an aesthetic appearance.

An interior designer uses their creative skills to design interior spaces for optimum functionality and pleasing aesthetics, while an interior decorator executes the design using their technical expertise in painting, decorating, carpet laying and furnishing.

Unlike retiling your kitchen floor, painting a room is a doable task that even renovation novices can tackle in one weekend. But before you grab your brush and dive right in, it's important to learn a few basics—like how to prep the walls and the tools you'll need—so you avoid any painting mis shapes.