Painting & Drywall
Northern Virginia.
Interior painting, drywall installation, patching, texturing, and popcorn ceiling removal, done with proper prep and clean, lasting results. Serving Arlington, Fairfax, Manassas, and Northern Virginia.
Fresh walls, flawless finish every time.
Painting and drywall work sounds straightforward, and it is, when it's done right. At Ventura Home Improvement, we've been providing interior painting and drywall services across Northern Virginia, Arlington, Fairfax, and Northern Virginia since 2015, and we understand that the difference between a paint job that looks great for a week and one that holds up for years comes down entirely to preparation.
Our drywall services cover full installation for new construction, basement finishing, and renovation projects; repairs and patching for holes, cracks, and damaged sections; and retexturing to match existing wall and ceiling finishes. All drywall work is taped, mudded, and sanded to a smooth, joint-free surface before any paint is applied. For premium projects, we offer Level 5 drywall finishing, a skim coat over the entire surface that produces a perfectly smooth wall that takes paint without any joint shadowing or texture inconsistency.
Interior painting begins with proper prep: removing outlet covers, patching nail holes, caulking gaps at trim and ceiling lines, and applying a primer coat when changing colors dramatically or painting over bare drywall. We mask floors, furniture, and fixtures thoroughly. Our painters apply finish coats by roller and brush, not spray, which produces a better visual result in occupied interior spaces and requires significantly less masking and overspray management.
Popcorn ceiling removal is a specialty service we offer throughout Northern Virginia. We wet-scrape the texture, skim-coat and sand smooth, and prepare the ceiling for a clean, flat finish coat. For whole-home paint projects, common when a new homeowner is refreshing before moving in, or after a major renovation, we sequence rooms efficiently and keep the work site clean and organized throughout.
For clients doing a larger renovation with Ventura, painting and drywall is typically the final phase of the project. We coordinate the timing carefully so painting follows after all trim, flooring, and fixture work is complete, giving you a clean, sharp finish with no touch-ups needed after other trades.
What's included
- Full drywall installation for new spaces
- Drywall repair, patching & retexturing
- Level 5 skim coat finishing
- Popcorn ceiling removal & smoothing
- Surface prep, caulking & priming
- Interior painting (walls & ceilings)
- Trim painting (baseboards, doors, casings)
- Accent wall & feature painting
- Outlet cover removal & reinstallation
- Cleanup & protection of floors & fixtures
Painting & drywall projects by Ventura.
Why choose Ventura for painting & drywall?
We take prep seriously. That means skimming, sanding, and priming properly before a drop of finish paint goes on, because paint problems are almost always prep problems. Clean, lasting results start with proper surface preparation.
Our drywall installation and repair work is done to a Level 5 finish standard when specified, the smooth, skim-coated surface that takes paint without any texture inconsistency or joint shadowing.
As part of larger renovation projects, our painting and drywall work is seamlessly coordinated with the rest of the job. No scheduling gaps, no waiting on subcontractors to show up. One crew handles it all.
Painting & drywall questions
Do you do both drywall and painting, or just one?
We do both as a combined service or separately. For renovation projects that involve new drywall installation (basement finishing, room additions, renovations with wall changes), we handle the drywall, tape, mud, texture, prime, and paint as a complete package. We also take standalone painting projects for homeowners who just need a fresh coat throughout the home.
What type of paint do you use?
We use premium paints from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, specifically their contractor-grade interior lines that provide excellent coverage, washability, and color retention. We discuss sheen level (flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss) during the consultation based on the room's use and your preference. You can provide your own paint if you prefer.
Can you repair and retexture drywall to match existing texture?
Yes. Matching existing drywall texture, whether it's orange peel, knockdown, smooth, or popcorn, is a skill that requires experience. We assess the existing texture during our visit and apply the appropriate technique to make repairs blend seamlessly. For popcorn ceiling removal, we scrape, skim, and smooth to a clean finish.
A fresh start for your walls.
Free in-home estimate, no obligation. We'll walk through the rooms, assess the drywall, and give you a clear written quote.