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Top-Rated Interior painters in Durham - Updated Nov 2026

*Army Vet Owned* Grady Jones Paint Contractors
4.9(
137
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clee is very responsive, professional and friendly. The crew showed up on time and were professional while in our homes. Price was a little higher than other companies but we picked quality and professionalism over our budget. I was really hesitant on having the cabinets painted, they were an antique washed color which made the kitchen feel dark and we had the cabinets painted a white creamy color which brightened the kitchen and the paint job was so well done that you’d never think they were painted."
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+19

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Paz Painting
5.0(
32
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paz painting was excellent. They did a great job with some repairs to rotten fascia boards and then painted our entire two story house. Quality of the job was very good and Paz painting was very professional and easy to work with. Price was also very competitive as compared with two other quotes we got."
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+32

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CRUZ HOME PAINTING LLC.
5.0(
51
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cruz Home Painting did an outstanding job painting the entire interior of our home. Jesus came out the same day I contacted him to give me a quote. The price was very fair and the job was completed earlier than our original time line. The house was prepped throughout as not to get any paint on my wood floors, tile, or carpet. The cleanup was even better as I couldn't tell that work was done in the house. This company is very fair with their pricing and the end results are fabulous. Can't go wrong with this company!!!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Express Yourself Paint
4.4(
276
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired a contractor to remove wallpaper in bathroom and paint. He could not get the glue off wall, therefore the wall was uneven. The paint job was horrible. He tried again and again the wall had spots. I contacted Express Yourself Paint. Don gave me an estimate stating that they could smooth, paint wall and redo caulking. Yes, they did just that. My bathroom is now beautiful! They were reasonable, punctual, knowledgeable and very polite. A special thank you to Don Johnson and Bobby. I highly recommend Express Yourself Paint."
Leather Wash
 Venetian Plaster
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Concrete Staining

+39

Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Evans Paint
4.7(
138
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys go above and beyond to make sure the job is done right ! This is a 180yr old historical house and was in desperate need of repair and painting due to the last company that didnt do a proper paint job . They scraped and caulked and repaired all the rotted wood and the results are what you expect of a top notch painting company ! I would highly recomend them . Don dedicates the rescources necessary to deliver a quality result !"
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Nice Guys Painting, LLC
5.0(
11
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Markus was so great to work with! Highly recommend! He painted our whole house in record timing (walls and trim) and it looks great! He is very quick to respond at anytime and very easy to work with. Heâ s prompt and a very hard worker. He finished a whole day early! Very pleased with our freshly painted home and so nice to work with a very nice person. Thank you so much Markus! We will be recommending you to anyone that needs painting."
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+23

Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Interior Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Costs depend on paint type, surface condition, labor, and required prep work for repainting.

There are times when you should remove all exterior paint before repainting. This includes when you need to get rid of lead-based paint (which should be done by a pro), or if you need to apply a different finish than what’s already there. Your house may also have too many pre-existing layers of old paint, in which case you’ll be better off getting rid of the old layers first.

It’s best to use a slightly slower-working paint remover that is safer to use, such as mineral spirits, because the strongest spray paint removers are often also the most toxic. Many of these products contain dangerous chemicals, such as methylene chloride, which the EPA banned for most uses in April 2024 after it was established as a major carcinogen.

WD-40 is an effective way to remove glue and other sticky residue from many surfaces, including wood. Spray the WD-40 on the area, allow the product to sit for a few minutes, then carefully wipe away the residue. As with other adhesive removal methods, test the WD-40 on an inconspicuous spot first to ensure it won’t damage the finish. 

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

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