Which sheen goes where?

Flat or matte on ceilings and on walls where imperfections should disappear. Eggshell or satin on walls that get cleaned. Satin or semi-gloss on trim, doors, and bathrooms, where the harder surface takes wiping. Higher sheen shows more of the surface underneath it.

Can cabinets be painted instead of replaced?

Yes, if the boxes and doors are sound and the layout still works. The finish holds only with real preparation: degreasing, sanding, a bonding primer, and an enamel made for cabinets. Sprayed over unprepared, greasy doors, it will peel at the edges.

Does new drywall need primer?

Yes. Bare paper and joint compound absorb differently, so paint over unprimed drywall dries unevenly and the taped seams show through. A drywall primer levels the absorption first. Bare wood and patched areas need the same treatment.

Paint

Interior painting and finishing: prep, priming, walls, ceilings, trim, and cabinet finishes.

Paint is mostly preparation. Filling, sanding, caulking, and priming take longer than rolling the walls, and they are the difference between a finish that reads flat and even and one that shows every seam and nail hole. Sheen and color are the visible decisions. Surface preparation is what the result actually depends on.

What the work involves

Protecting floors, fixtures, and adjacent finishes
Filling nail holes and dents, caulking trim joints, and sanding between steps
Priming new drywall, bare wood, and patches, with stain-blocking where needed
Ceilings, walls, and the cut line between them
Trim, doors, and casing — brushed, rolled, or sprayed
Cabinet finishing: degreasing, sanding, bonding primer, and a hard finish coat
Sheen selected by surface and by room
Final inspection under raking light, then touch-up

From the portfolio

Frasch Construction's portfolio includes repainted bedrooms and painted trim, published on the company's Facebook page.

Questions

Which sheen goes where?: Flat or matte on ceilings and on walls where imperfections should disappear. Eggshell or satin on walls that get cleaned. Satin or semi-gloss on trim, doors, and bathrooms, where the harder surface takes wiping. Higher sheen shows more of the surface underneath it.
Can cabinets be painted instead of replaced?: Yes, if the boxes and doors are sound and the layout still works. The finish holds only with real preparation: degreasing, sanding, a bonding primer, and an enamel made for cabinets. Sprayed over unprepared, greasy doors, it will peel at the edges.
Does new drywall need primer?: Yes. Bare paper and joint compound absorb differently, so paint over unprimed drywall dries unevenly and the taped seams show through. A drywall primer levels the absorption first. Bare wood and patched areas need the same treatment.