Commercial Naperville, IL
New construction and remodel painting in Naperville
New drywall primed and painted, trim and doors sprayed, and exterior finishes applied on custom homes, additions and remodels, on the builder's schedule.
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- Builders and homeowners
- Sprayed trim and doors
Quick answer
New construction painting in Naperville means working to a build schedule: raw drywall gets a primer made for new compound, walls and ceilings are sprayed or rolled, and trim and doors are sprayed before or after installation. We coordinate with the builder or remodeler so paint happens between drywall, trim, flooring and fixtures, with a final touch-up after other trades finish.
What the job involves
Painting a new space is about timing and primer
New drywall and compound are porous and absorb paint unevenly, so the first coat is a drywall primer that seals it and shows any finishing flaws before color goes on. Trim and doors are raw or pre-primed wood or MDF that need filling, caulking and enamel.
The schedule matters as much as the paint. We plan around drywall finishing, trim installation, cabinets, flooring and fixtures, and always come back for a final touch-up after the other trades have been through.
Updated September 2026
Types of work on this page
The 3 versions of this job we get asked for
Custom homes and teardowns
Custom homes, including the large new builds that replace older homes near downtown, are often painted while empty, which allows walls, ceilings, trim and doors to be sprayed for a smooth, fast finish. We prime new drywall, spot-fix finishing flaws the primer reveals, and apply two finish coats. Trim is filled, caulked and sprayed. Exterior siding, trim and doors are finished to the builder's specification. The final touch-up happens after flooring and fixtures, when the last dings from other trades are fixed.
Additions and basements
Additions and newly finished basements need the new space to match the existing house, so paint colors and sheens are matched to the adjoining rooms and new trim is finished to blend with old. New drywall is primed before color. In finished basements, we use a mildew-resistant finish and check for any moisture issues before painting. Coordinating with the drywall finisher matters here too, since flaws that show in raking light from new windows are easier to fix before paint than after.
Builder and remodeler work
For builders and remodelers we work as the painting trade on the schedule: walkthroughs at drywall and trim stages, a clear list of what is included, and a final punch list with the site lead. Colors and products come from the builder's or homeowner's selections, written down for touch-ups later. We keep the site clean, protect installed finishes, and flag drywall or trim issues early so they can be fixed before paint rather than after, when the fix costs less and shows less.
What moves the price
What decides the cost of this job
Pricing comes from a walkthrough of the actual surfaces.
- Square footage and ceiling height. Tall ceilings and large rooms add time.
- Spray or roll. Empty homes can be sprayed faster.
- Trim and door count. Filling, caulking and enamel on new trim.
- Drywall finish quality. Primer shows flaws that may need fixing.
- Exterior scope. Siding, trim and doors on new exteriors.
- Schedule. Multiple return visits for touch-ups.
Local conditions
New Construction & Remodel Painting around Naperville
Near downtown Naperville, and east of Washington Street in particular, many older homes have been torn down and replaced with large new houses, so a real share of our new construction painting is on those custom builds, often with tall ceilings and extensive trim. Remodels and additions in the 1980s and 1990s subdivisions elsewhere in Naperville are the other half of this work, where new rooms have to match the existing house.
What is included
Everything the estimate covers
- Scope and color selections in writing
- Drywall primer on all new board
- Finishing flaws fixed before color
- Trim filled, caulked and sprayed
- Two finish coats on walls and ceilings
- Exterior finishes per specification
- Installed finishes protected
- Final touch-up after other trades
Step by step
How the job runs from the first call to the last coat
Walk the build
Scope, schedule and selections confirmed.
Prime new drywall
Drywall primer shows finishing flaws.
Fix and first coat
Flaws fixed, first finish coat.
Trim and doors
Filled, caulked and sprayed.
Second coat
Walls and ceilings finished.
Exterior
Siding, trim and doors per spec.
Final touch-up
After flooring and fixtures, with the site lead.
Timeline
How painting fits a build schedule
On a new home, painting usually runs one to three weeks depending on size, with a return visit for touch-ups after flooring and fixtures. Additions and basements are typically a few days plus the final touch-up.
Brands we apply
FAQ
Questions about new construction & remodel painting in Naperville
Yes, and for homeowners managing their own builds or remodels.
New compound and paper absorb paint differently; primer seals them so the finish is even.
Yes, from a code or a chip, including sheen.
Empty homes are often sprayed for walls, ceilings and trim; occupied spaces are brushed and rolled.
After drywall finishing and trim installation, with a final touch-up after flooring and fixtures.
Yes, siding, trim and doors to the builder's specification.
Book new construction & remodel painting in Naperville
One number, both offices, answered around the clock. The estimate is a walkthrough, not a guess.
Call (630) 389-8505Calls answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.