Truecoat Painting, Interior, Exterior & Cabinet Painting

Choosing right

Which finish goes where?

The question every homeowner googles at midnight. Here is the straight answer, the same one you’d hear from us in your hallway.

Flat / matte

Velvet walls, zero glare.

Where: Ceilings, bedrooms, low-traffic walls
Why: Hides patches, waves and old-house walls best

Scrubbing marks it. In hallways with kids, you’ll repaint sooner, pick it for looks, not wear.

Eggshell

The living-space default.

Where: Living rooms, dining, halls
Why: Soft sheen, wipeable, forgiving on walls

The safe answer for most rooms, which is exactly why we’ll say so instead of upselling.

Satin

Built for busy rooms.

Where: Kitchens, baths, kids’ rooms, laundry
Why: Stands up to steam, grease and scrubbing

More sheen shows more wall. If the drywall has history, prep matters twice here.

Semi-gloss

Trim’s best friend.

Where: Trim, doors, cabinets, window sash
Why: Hard, cleanable shell that frames every room

It highlights every dent and brush mark, on trim, the sanding is the job.

Unsure? Tell us the room and who lives in it, we’ll name the finish, and put it in the quote so you can check it.

The breakdown

What moves the number.

No mystery math. Four things decide what a paint job costs, and we walk every one with you before the quote lands.

Condition & prepPatching, sanding and priming take the time, paint takes the credit. Honest prep is most of the price.

Surface & heightSquare footage, ceiling height and how much furniture has to move.

Trim & detailCrisp lines around trim, windows and built-ins are hand work, and worth it.

TimingFlexible scheduling costs less. A hard deadline can be met, priced plainly.

Whatever the mix, you get one clear quote, in writing, before any work starts.

What a serious painting quote includes, ours or anyone’s:

Every room and surface listed, not “interior”
Prep spelled out: wash, scrape, sand, prime, caulk
Paint named: brand, line and sheen
Number of coats, stated
Floors & furniture protection, in the plan
Touch-up terms, in writing

The prep lines are where cheap quotes hide. If they’re missing, ask why, whoever wrote it.

Why Truecoat

The company Portland calls back.

Doing it the honest way: thorough prep, premium paint, a fair price, and a crew who treats your home like their own.

Meet the company

Free estimates

You approve the exact price before we start. No hourly meter, no surprise line items at the end.

One number · in writing

On time, done clean

We start when we say, protect your floors and furniture, and leave the site spotless every evening.

Spotless every evening

Straight, honest quotes

You approve the exact number in writing before any work starts, honest and up front.

It doesn’t move

Guaranteed work

Every project is backed by a written two-year workmanship warranty. If it's not right, we make it right.

Written warranty

Neighbors trust us

Rated 4.9 by 1,900+ homeowners

4.9★★★★★Google · 1,900+ reviews

4.8★★★★★Yelp · 340+ reviews

Cascade Pine

★★★★★

"We had the whole main floor repainted before moving in. The crew prepped every wall, the trim lines are razor-sharp, and they finished a day early, at exactly the quoted price."

FILL Marcus D.Beaverton · via Google

Coast Fog

★★★★★

"They sprayed our tired oak cabinets a soft white and it looks like a whole new kitchen. Spotless cleanup, and the Care Plan touch-ups keep it looking perfect."

FILL The Alvarez FamilyLake Oswego · via Google

Alder Clay

★★★★★

"Upfront pricing is real here. No hourly games, no pressure. The painter walked me through the finish options and even nailed a tricky accent color."

FILL Dena R.Tigard · via Yelp

Timberline Navy

★★★★★

"Called on short notice before hosting, they repainted the living and dining rooms in two days and stayed tidy the whole time. Professional from the first call to the last."

FILL Kevin L.Vancouver · via Google

Golden Hour

★★★★★

"They patched a cracked ceiling, re-textured it and painted so you'd never know it was damaged. On time, clean, and fair. Wish we'd called years ago."

FILL Sofia M.Milwaukie · via Google

Meadow Sage

★★★★★

"The color tool on their site sold me, we previewed the sage in our living room and the real thing matched. Booked the estimate the same night."

FILL Jordan & Amy T.Portland · via Google

How it goes

From first call to done.

No mystery in the middle. This is the path the job actually takes, start to finish.

The walkthroughday 1

A painter (not a salesperson) walks every room or the full exterior with you, measures the real square footage and checks the surfaces up close. You point out the problem spots, we talk color direction and note anything that needs prep before paint touches it.

Quote lands in writingwithin 48 hours

You get a clear quote by email that lists each surface, the exact products and sheens, how many coats and what prep is included. No hourly guessing and no line that changes later unless you change the scope.

Prep and product locked in1-2 weeks out

We confirm your start dates, order the paint in your chosen colors and drop off samples on your actual walls so you can see them in your own light. You sign off on final colors before we buy a single gallon.

We paint the jobday of the job

The crew covers your floors and furniture, patches and sands, tapes clean lines and lays down the coats in the agreed order. The same lead painter is on site every day and gives you a quick end-of-day update on where things stand.

Walkthrough and cleanupbefore we leave

We walk the finished job together in daylight, touch up anything you flag on the spot and pull all tape, drop cloths and debris out with us. You get the written workmanship warranty and the leftover labeled paint for future touch-ups.

Before you hire anyone

Five questions for every painter.

Including us. Two paint jobs can look identical on day one, these questions find out which one still looks painted in year eight.

01What exactly does “prep” mean on my quote?

The answer should list steps, wash, scrape, sand, prime, caulk. “Standard prep” is where two-year paint jobs are born.

02Which paint, which line, which sheen?

“Premium paint” is a mood, not a product. A pro names the brand, the line and the finish per surface, in writing.

03How many coats, and over what primer?

One coat over bare or glossy spots fails early. Listen for a number, and for when primer is and isn’t needed.

04Who is actually in my house?

The crew that quotes should be the crew that shows up, or you should hear who is, by name, before day one.

05What happens with weather and wet walls outside?

Paint over damp siding peels in a season. A pro talks moisture, temperature windows and rescheduling without being embarrassed.

Bring this list to the estimate. We’ll answer all five before you ask.

Good to know

Questions, answered

Getting started

Do you charge for estimates?+

No. Written estimates for interior, exterior, cabinet and commercial projects are always free, we visit, measure, talk through colors and finishes, and email you a clear, itemized quote with no obligation.

How soon can you start?+

Most estimates go out within a day, and typical projects are scheduled within one to two weeks. For urgent repaints, before a move, a sale or an event, just tell us the date and we'll do our best to fit you in.

What does “free estimates” mean?+

Before any work begins, we give you one clear quote to approve, prep, materials and labor included. No hourly meter, no surprise add-ons at the end. You always decide before we start.

How long will my project take?+

A typical bedroom is done in a day; a main floor takes two to three; a full exterior usually runs three to five depending on prep and weather. You get a schedule with your quote, and we actually keep it.

What should I do before the crew arrives?+

Very little. Take fragile items and wall art down if you can, and clear small things off surfaces. We handle the rest, moving and covering furniture, masking floors and fixtures, and putting everything back where it was.

Do I need to be home while you paint?+

Paint, color & finish

What paint brands do you use?+

Premium products only, Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and PPG, matched to each surface for durability and washability. We're happy to work with a specific line or sheen if you already have a preference.

Which sheen goes where?+

Flat and matte hide surface flaws and suit ceilings and low-traffic walls. Eggshell and satin wipe clean, the workhorses for hallways, kitchens and kids' rooms. Semi-gloss handles trim, doors and cabinets and takes scrubbing. The rule: the shinier the paint, the tougher it is, and the more it shows what's underneath, which is why prep matters more as sheen goes up.

Can you help me choose colors?+

Absolutely. Our color consultation samples real paint on your walls, in your light, before you commit, and the color tool on this site lets you preview shades room by room. You never have to guess from a tiny chip.

Is the paint safe for kids and pets?+

Yes, we use low- and zero-VOC paints as standard, ventilate as we work, and most rooms are safe to sleep in the same night. Tell us about little ones or pets and we'll plan the order of rooms around them.

Can you match a color from a photo or an old wall?+

Yes. We can match an existing wall, a fabric, a tile or a photo, sampled and tested on your wall in real light before we commit a single roller to it.

Prep, durability & guarantee

What actually happens during prep?+

Good prep is most of the job: furniture covered, floors masked, nail holes filled, cracks caulked, glossy spots sanded so the new coat can grip, and stains sealed so they can't bleed through. Done right, the paint levels evenly and edges stay crisp for years. If a quote seems too fast or too cheap, prep is usually what got cut.

Why does exterior paint fail early?+

Paint rarely fails because of the paint, it fails because moisture was trapped underneath, chalky old coats were never washed off, or bare wood was left unprimed. The fix is boring and unbeatable: wash, scrape, sand, spot-prime, then paint in the right weather window. Skip a step and a fresh coat peels within a couple of seasons.

Is your work guaranteed?+

Yes. Every project carries a written two-year workmanship warranty. If a finish isn't right, we come back and make it right, no fine print, no runaround, backed by licensed, insured and careful crews.

Can you paint in cold or rainy weather?+

Interiors, any time of year. Exteriors need the right window, dry surfaces and the temperatures the coating is rated for, so we watch the forecast and schedule exterior coats when they'll actually cure properly instead of just getting them on the wall.

How long until the room is back to normal?+

Walls are dry to the touch in a couple of hours. We move your furniture back the same day and recommend giving freshly painted walls a couple of weeks to fully cure before scrubbing or hanging heavy art.

Is the Care Plan worth it?+

For most homes, yes: an annual inspection, free scuff and touch-up visits, priority scheduling, and 15% off future projects typically pay for the membership the first time you use it, and keep every finish looking new.

Your home, painted properly.

One crew for your whole home's finish

Which finish goes where?

One number. In writing. It doesn’t move.

What moves the number.

Real finishes, real local homes, done by hand

Now it takes the
whole room.

The company Portland calls back.

Free estimates

On time, done clean

Straight, honest quotes

Guaranteed work

Guaranteed in writing, every single job.

One number, no surprises.

The same hands, start to finish

Real work, in plain numbers.

Keep every finish looking new.

Rated 4.9 by 1,900+ homeowners

Proudly serving the Portland metro

Hours

From first call to done.

Get your free quote.

Five questions for every painter.

Questions, answered

Let's give your home a fresh coat.

Your home, painted properly.

One crew for your whole home's finish

Which finish goes where?

One number. In writing. It doesn’t move.

What moves the number.

Real finishes, real local homes, done by hand

Now it takes thewhole room.

The company Portland calls back.

Free estimates

On time, done clean

Straight, honest quotes

Guaranteed work

Guaranteed in writing, every single job.

One number, no surprises.

The same hands, start to finish

Real work, in plain numbers.

Keep every finish looking new.

Rated 4.9 by 1,900+ homeowners

Proudly serving the Portland metro

Hours

From first call to done.

Get your free quote.

Five questions for every painter.

Questions, answered

Let's give your home a fresh coat.

Now it takes the
whole room.