Interior paintingRooms that feel finished.
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors — prepared properly and painted with clean, even lines by Bob Guiffre, who has been painting for more than 37 years, and his son, Bobby.
What we paint
Every surface, start to finish.
From a single room to the whole house — with the same care at the ceiling line as in the middle of the wall.
Walls
Living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, baths and halls, with careful cutting-in at every ceiling line and corner.
Ceilings
Flat, even coverage without lap marks or roller lines — the surface nobody notices until it’s done wrong.
Trim & molding
Baseboards, casings, crown and chair rail, sanded and finished for a smooth, durable surface.
Doors
Panel doors and frames, finished with care around hinges and hardware.
Stairways & railings
Spindles, newels, risers and handrails — slow, detailed work that rewards patience.
Patching & repair
Nail holes, dings and hairline cracks filled and sanded so the finish coat has a sound base — and bigger problems handled by our wall & plaster repair service.
Older homes
Plaster, old trim and a century of paint.
Many homes in the Pointes and across Metro Detroit still have original plaster walls and wood trim — often with several generations of paint on top. That history is part of their character, and it changes how a room should be prepared.
What a careful interior job includes
- Hairline plaster cracks repaired before painting — and loose or bulging plaster re-secured before it becomes a bigger problem (see wall & plaster repair).
- Older trim checked for oil-based paint, which needs proper sanding and a bonding primer before a water-based finish will hold.
- Glossy surfaces scuff-sanded so new paint grips instead of peeling.
- Water, smoke and knot stains sealed with a stain-blocking primer so they don’t bleed back through.
- Gaps between trim and wall caulked for clean, continuous lines.
During the project
Your home, respected.
Painting happens in the rooms you live in. Here’s how an interior project respects that.
Agree on the plan
We walk the rooms together, confirm colors and sheens, and agree on what will be moved and how everything will be protected.
Protect and contain
Floors and furniture covered, work areas kept orderly, and rooms returned to use as soon as they’re ready.
Walk it together
We look at the finished rooms with you and take care of any touch-ups before the drop cloths come up.
Know who’s there
Bob and Bobby are on every project, so you’ll always know exactly who is in your home.
Choosing finishes
The right sheen for each room.
Sheen is a trade-off: the more light a finish reflects, the tougher and more washable it tends to be — and the more it shows every flaw in the surface underneath.
| Surface | A good starting point |
|---|---|
| Ceilings | Flat — hides imperfections and glare |
| Living rooms & bedrooms | Matte or eggshell |
| Kitchens & baths | Satin, for moisture and cleaning |
| Halls, stairs & mudrooms | Eggshell or satin, for scuffs |
| Trim & doors | Semi-gloss or satin |
Sheen names aren’t standardized between manufacturers, so always judge from a sample. We paint with Sherwin-Williams and will talk through the right product and sheen for each room.
The paint
Faithful to Sherwin-Williams.
Guiffre’s paints with Sherwin-Williams, inside and out. Sticking with one paint maker means knowing its products well — which primer suits a surface, how each finish goes on, and what holds up through Michigan’s seasons.
- Real colors, by name and number. Choose from the full Sherwin-Williams color library — every swatch in our Color Studio is one.
- The right product for each surface. Walls, trim, siding and doors each get a Sherwin-Williams paint suited to the job.
- Easy touch-ups later. Keep your color names, numbers and sheens on file, and a touch-up years from now is simple.
FAQ
Interior questions.
What paint do you use?
Sherwin-Williams. Guiffre’s is faithful to Sherwin-Williams paint, inside and out. We’ll talk through which Sherwin-Williams product and sheen suit each surface, and you can choose any color from the Sherwin-Williams color library — or start sketching in our Color Studio, where every swatch is a Sherwin-Williams color.
How much does it cost to paint a house?
It depends on the size of the home, the condition of the surfaces, how much preparation they need, the number of colors, and access — height, landscaping, stairways. Two houses of the same size can be very different jobs once prep is counted, which is why we look at the home before quoting.
Our guides to exterior and interior painting costs explain the factors, and comparing painting estimates shows what a complete quote should spell out.
Do I need to move my furniture?
We’ll go over it together before work starts. In general, it helps to clear small items, valuables and anything hanging on the walls. Larger furniture is usually moved toward the center of the room and covered so the walls and trim can be reached.
What paint sheen should I choose?
A good starting point: flat for ceilings, matte or eggshell for most living spaces, satin where walls see more wear or moisture, and semi-gloss for trim and doors. Sheen names aren’t standardized between brands, so judge from a sample. Our room-by-room sheen guide goes deeper.
Do you repair plaster and drywall?
Yes. Wall and plaster repair — cracks, holes, loose plaster, nail pops, water-damaged areas and skim coats — is part of what we do, usually alongside painting so the repair disappears under the finish. See wall & plaster repair.
Do older homes need a different approach?
Often, yes. Plaster walls, original wood trim and windows, and layers of old paint — sometimes oil-based — all change how surfaces should be prepared. Our guide to painting an older Grosse Pointe home explains what to expect.
My older home has plaster walls with cracks. Can they be painted?
Usually, yes. Hairline cracks are common in older plaster and are repaired as part of preparation. Plaster that is loose, bulging or separating from the lath is a bigger repair that has to be addressed before painting. We’ll point out what we see when we walk the rooms with you.
Guides
Interior painting, explained.
Paint sheen, explained: a room-by-room guide
How each finish from flat to high-gloss behaves, which one belongs in every room, and the details about light, old walls and touch-ups that most sheen charts skip.
Read the guideHow to get your home ready for interior painters: a homeowner’s checklist
A little preparation on your end makes interior painting go more smoothly. Here’s what to decide, clear, ask and expect, from choosing colors to rehanging pictures.
Read the guidePaint dry time vs. cure time: what they mean and why they matter
Paint can feel dry in an hour and still be soft for weeks. Here’s what dry, recoat and cure times mean, what slows them down, and when your rooms are really ready.
Read the guideThe best paint finishes for kitchens and bathrooms
Steam, grease and mildew are hard on paint. Here’s how to choose a finish for the two toughest rooms in the house, and the ventilation and prep that matter even more.
Read the guidePainting interior trim and doors: what makes trim look professional
Crisp trim comes down to prep, the right enamel and patient brushwork. Here’s what separates trim that looks professional from trim that looks rushed.
Read the guidePainting ceilings: choosing color and sheen, and avoiding roller marks
The ceiling is the biggest surface in most rooms and the hardest to paint evenly. Here’s how to choose a color and sheen, roll without lap marks, and handle the stains and cracks older ceilings collect.
Read the guideAcross the Pointes and Metro Detroit
Ready for rooms that feel finished?
Tell us a little about the project and we’ll be in touch to talk it through and set a time to see it.