Rooms thatfeel finished
Fresh paint changes how a room feels more than almost any other project. We do the slow part properly, patching, sanding, caulking and masking, so the color goes on clean and the lines stay sharp where wall meets trim and ceiling.
Interior painting looks simple until you see a job done well next to one done quickly.
The difference is almost all in the preparation.
The difference is almost all in the preparation. Before a brush touches the wall, our crew fills nail holes, repairs dents and cracks, caulks gaps along trim, scuff-sands glossy surfaces and spot-primes stains so they do not bleed through. Furniture is moved and covered, floors are protected, and cover plates come off rather than being painted around. That groundwork is what gives you a finish that holds up.
We paint walls, ceilings, baseboard, casing, crown, interior doors and stair railings in homes across Portland, Gresham, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego and West Linn. Cabinet painting is available too, with careful degreasing, sanding and a hard-wearing enamel. We help you choose sheens that suit each room: flat or matte for ceilings, eggshell or satin for living spaces, and semi-gloss for trim, doors and bathrooms where surfaces need to be wiped down regularly.
Because Triple SSS also handles drywall and finish carpentry, a painting project with us can include the repairs most painters will not touch: replacing a damaged section of drywall, re-securing loose trim or swapping tired baseboard before it is painted. As a family-owned house painter in Gresham, we keep the same crew in your home from the first day to the last. You get a free estimate in writing, a clear schedule, and your rooms put back in order when we finish.
Everything about interior painting.
The work, in detail.
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Full rooms or single feature walls, rolled and cut in by hand with crisp lines at ceilings and corners.
Our work · Wood beam mantel
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Baseboard, casing, crown and window stools sanded, caulked and finished in a durable semi-gloss or satin enamel.
Our work · Tiled fireplace surround
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Panel and slab doors painted on all faces and edges, with hinges and hardware masked or removed first.
Our work · Double vanity bathroom
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Kitchen and bathroom cabinets degreased, sanded, primed and painted in a hard-wearing enamel suited to daily use.
Our work · Built-in kitchen desk
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Spindles, handrails, newel posts and stair skirts painted or refreshed so a busy stairwell looks crisp again.
Our work · Staircase railing
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Patching holes, cracks and dents and matching texture so the repairs vanish under the new color.
Our work · Window pair, inside
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Spot-priming water stains, smoke marks and knots in wood so they stay hidden under the finish coats.
Our work · Vanity with vessel sink
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Help choosing colors and sheens that suit your light, your trim and how each room is actually used.
Our work · New window, inside
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Fast, clean repaints between tenants or before listing a house, coordinated with any punch-list repairs.
Our work · Vinyl plank floor
When to call us.
- 01Scuffs and marks that no longer wash off the walls.
- 02Water stains or smoke marks showing through old paint.
- 03Yellowed trim or chipped baseboard along high-traffic halls.
- 04Colors that made sense years ago but feel dated now.
- 05Patched walls with a sheen that does not match the rest.
- 06A house you are about to list, rent out or move into.
Four steps, no surprises.
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Free color & scope visit
We walk each room with you, note repairs, discuss colors and sheens, and give you a written estimate.
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Prep & protect
Furniture moved and covered, floors protected, holes filled, trim caulked and surfaces sanded and primed.
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Cut in & roll
Finish coats are brushed and rolled with clean lines at ceilings, trim and corners, with as many coats as the color needs.
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Walkthrough & reset
We look over every wall with you in good light, touch up anything missed and put the room back together.
Why it matters here.
Portland’s gray months mean we spend a lot of time indoors, and the walls get noticed.
They also take on more moisture. Bathrooms and kitchens with weak ventilation grow mildew on ceilings, and older homes in neighborhoods like Sellwood, Montavilla and central Gresham often have plaster walls, layers of old oil-based trim paint and hairline cracks that need proper prep. The rainy season is also a good time for interior painting, since it is when exterior work slows down and indoor projects are easier to fit in.
In their words.
Working with Shawn and Triple SSS was awesome! They are professional, courteous, on-time, and most importantly communicative in a way that I believe to be rare in contractors. My house finally feels like my home thanks to these guys!
Triple SSS Construction helped us with a couple of projects at our home to make it easier for us to age in place here. Shawn and his crew did excellent work, kept the work area clean and were respectful of our situation. We received a clear and inclusive bid within a reasonable time and the work was completed by the expected finish date.
Asked & answered.
Don’t see yours? Call (503) 781-2093.
How much does it cost to paint a room?
It depends on the size of the room, ceiling height, how much repair and prep the walls need, whether trim and ceilings are included and the color change involved. Going from dark to light takes more coats. We measure and look at the condition at the free estimate and give you a written price.
How long does interior painting take?
It depends on the size of the job, the repairs needed and drying time between coats. A single room can often be finished in a day or two, while a whole-house repaint takes longer. We give you a realistic schedule at the estimate and work in a sensible room order so you can keep living in the house.
Do I need to move my furniture before painters arrive?
Clearing small items, art and breakables helps, but you do not need to empty the room. We move and cover larger furniture ourselves and protect the floors. If there is anything fragile or valuable you would rather handle yourself, just let us know before we start.
What paint finish is best for walls?
For most living spaces, an eggshell or satin finish is a good balance of washability and a soft look. Flat or matte hides imperfections well on ceilings and low-traffic walls. Bathrooms, kitchens and trim do better with satin or semi-gloss, which stand up to moisture and cleaning. We recommend sheens room by room.
Can you paint over wallpaper or paneling?
Sometimes. Wood paneling can usually be cleaned, sanded, primed and painted. Wallpaper is trickier: if it is well bonded we may seal and paint it, but loose or layered paper is better removed first so the finish does not bubble. We look at the walls and recommend the approach that will last.
While we’re there.
Drywall
Good drywall work is invisible.
See drywall
Carpentry & Trim
Finish carpentry is where a room gets its character.
See carpentry & trimPunch Lists
Selling, buying, moving out or turning over a rental all come with a deadline and a list.
See punch lists
Exterior Painting
Exterior paint in western Oregon is a protective coating first and a color second.
See exterior paintingTell us about your house.
Send a few lines about the job and the best way to reach you. Shawn reads every message himself and calls back fast, usually the same day.
- Call or text, 24/7(503) 781-2093
- Emailshawnpherbst@gmail.com
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