Interior Painting in Andover, MN
Our trained painters handle interior painting across Andover, MN, and every one of them works directly for us rather than for a subcontractor. Each room is sanded, patched, and smoothed out before we roll on at least two coats. If something looks off after we wrap up, one call brings our crew back to correct it at no extra cost.
Our Own Employees Painting Andover Homes
Max Parker was 18 when he started Top Notch Painters out of his mom’s garage in 2016, after working on a painting crew through high school. Our shop is in Coon Rapids, which borders Andover to the south. Each painter we send knows every step, from patching drywall to cutting crisp ceiling lines and cleaning up at the end of the day. Being licensed and insured in Minnesota, we keep you covered while the work is underway.
Why Winter Works Well for Interior Repainting
Mudrooms, stairways, and kids’ bedrooms take a beating once the snow arrives in Andover, and a new coat of paint clears away the scuffs that boots, backpacks, and busy family life leave behind. Our calendar also frees up between late fall and winter because exterior and staining jobs pause once it gets cold, so booking the dates you want is easier.
Patching Settling Cracks, Nail Holes, and Scuffs
Andover’s many 1990s and 2000s homes often have hairline settling cracks and old nail holes, so we repair every flaw before painting.
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Each nail hole and dent is patched with spackle and sanded level after drying, leaving no trace under your new color.
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Shoe and furniture scuffs usually lift off with a little dish soap, and any that remain get covered by fresh paint.
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Cracks along corners and around door casings get scraped clean of loose material, then filled and sanded smooth.
Two Coats Over Freshly Sanded Walls
With the patching finished, our crew sands each wall being painted so the new coat bonds evenly, and drop cloths go down first and stay put until the room is complete. Our painters cut a clean edge at the ceiling and trim, then roll two coats, because one coat often lets patches show as dull spots, a problem known as flashing. Most walls get Sherwin-Williams Duration Home, the same paint Max picked for his home.
Older Andover Homes and Lead Paint
Most Andover houses were built after the 1978 ban on lead-based paint, but close to a quarter date from before 1980, most of those from the 1970s, the decade Andover became a city. According to the EPA, roughly 24% of homes from 1960 to 1977 have some lead-based paint. Intact lead paint is lower risk when nobody disturbs it, but sanding can release harmful dust. Tell us when you book if your house predates 1978, and we’ll plan lead-safe precautions before starting.
Picking the Right Color and Sheen
Every color choice is yours, and picking the sheen matters nearly as much.
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Flat and matte paint hides small imperfections, making it a good match for ceilings and bedrooms.
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Eggshell and satin handle regular wiping, which suits kids’ bedrooms, family rooms, and busy hallways.
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Semi-gloss enamel stands up to bumps and fingerprints on doors, window casings, and trim.
Check each sample under daylight and lamplight, because north-facing rooms tend to cool colors down. Nothing gets painted until you’ve signed off on every color and sheen.
Trim, Cabinet, and Deck Work
Adding cabinets and trim to your project usually pays off, because new wall color makes worn woodwork look even more tired. Our enamel painting goes on with a sprayer, giving cabinets, doors, and trim a drip-free finish. Come spring, we also handle deck and fence staining for Andover yards, beginning with a pressure wash that removes built-up dirt.
Andover Interior Painting Questions
Get a Free Interior Painting Quote in Andover
Our estimates cost nothing and come with no pressure to commit, and you can call 763-478-7219 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. any day of the week or email business@topnotchpainters.com. Before we arrive, please take art and photos down and gather smaller items in the center of each room while our crew moves the heavy furniture.