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New Construction Painting
New Construction Painting for Ottawa Builders and Homeowners
Builders, contractors and homeowners building new get one crew for interior and exterior painting, one point of contact, and painting that's coordinated with the rest of the build.
New Construction Painting in Ottawa
New Construction Painting done properly
Painting a new house is not the same as repainting an old one. Fresh drywall is thirsty, joint compound needs time to dry, and the paint schedule has to fit between the drywall finishers, the flooring installers and the finish carpenters. Get the timing wrong and you end up with joints showing through the paint, trim that has to be redone, or a closing date under pressure.
We work with builders, general contractors and homeowners managing their own builds. One crew handles both the interior and the exterior, and you deal with one point of contact throughout. We fit our work into your build timeline and keep the site informed, so everyone knows where painting stands. Once you've moved in, our interior painting service is there for future colour changes.
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New Build Painting Scope
Interior and exterior painting for new builds, with the right primer on fresh drywall and coordination with your other trades. One crew and one point of contact from start to finish.
Primer and sealer on new drywall
New drywall and joint compound absorb paint unevenly. We apply the correct primer or sealer first, so the finish coats go on uniformly and the joints don't show through under strong light.
Interior walls and ceilings
Every room, from the main living spaces to the bedrooms and bathrooms, painted to the colours on your plan. We work cleanly around surfaces that other trades have already finished.
Trim, doors and closets
Baseboards, casings, interior doors and closets are painted to match your spec. Closets are easy to overlook on a busy build, and we finish them to the same standard as the rooms they open into.
Exterior siding and trim
Paintable siding, soffits, fascia and exterior trim, finished with products suited to Ottawa winters. Having the same crew do the outside keeps colours consistent and gives you one less trade to schedule.
Coordination with other trades
Painting fits between drywall and flooring, around finish carpentry and ahead of final fixtures. We plan our visits around your build timeline and keep the site lead informed about where we are.
First-year settling
New houses move as the framing dries and settles. Nail pops and hairline cracks during the first year are normal, and we'll explain what to expect so they don't come as a surprise to you or your buyers.
Our process
How We Handle a New Build
Preparation, painting and finishing, in the order that makes the result last.
- 01
Review the plans
We go over the finish schedule and colour selections with you, then look at the site once it's ready. That tells us which surfaces we're painting, what products they need and where our work fits in the build.
- 02
Confirm timing with the build
Painting depends on the drywall compound being fully dry and the house holding reasonable humidity. We line up our start with your site schedule and stay in touch with the site lead if dates move.
- 03
Prime and paint
New drywall gets the correct primer or sealer first. Then we paint ceilings, walls, trim, doors and closets inside, and siding, soffit, fascia and trim outside, following your colour schedule.
- 04
Final review
We walk the house with the builder or homeowner, check lines and coverage in good light, and take care of any touch-ups the walkthrough turns up before the house is handed over.
Ottawa considerations
Building New in Ottawa
Ottawa's suburbs keep growing, with new homes going up across Barrhaven, Findlay Creek, Stittsville, Kanata and Orleans, along with custom builds on larger lots around Manotick and Greely. Plenty of those projects run through the colder months, when houses are closed up and heated. That can leave a new, empty home holding more moisture than you'd expect, and paint applied over damp compound doesn't perform the way it should.
We check those conditions before we start, and we keep the first-year settling that every new house goes through in mind. Nail pops and hairline cracks are normal, not a sign of poor work. If you're a builder planning upcoming projects, get in touch to talk about how our crew can fit into your schedule.
Important
Plan for first-year settling. As a new house dries out and the framing adjusts, small nail pops and hairline cracks can appear on walls and ceilings. It's normal. Ask how touch-ups are handled when you review your proposal, so expectations are clear from the start.
Real projects
Recent new construction painting work
Do you work directly with builders and contractors?
Yes. We work with builders, general contractors and homeowners running their own projects. You'll have one point of contact on our side, and we coordinate with your other trades so painting happens at the right stage of the build.
Why does new drywall need a special primer?
Bare drywall paper and joint compound absorb paint at different rates. Without the correct primer or sealer, the joints can show through as dull or shiny patches once the finish coat is on. Priming first gives the whole wall an even base.
Can you paint both the inside and outside of a new home?
Yes. The same crew can handle interior walls, ceilings, trim, doors and closets as well as exterior siding, soffit, fascia and trim. Keeping it with one contractor simplifies scheduling and gives you a single contact for the whole paint package.
How do I get a quote for a new build?
Describe the project on our estimate request form, including your target timeline and a few photos if you have them. We'll call to book a Project Discovery Call, then prepare an accurate written proposal with structured payment stages.
Get a New Construction Painting Estimate
Share your build details and timeline, and we'll call to plan a free new construction estimate.