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Finalizing Your Project Details
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Welcome to your interior painting estimate
This estimate has been customized to match the specific needs of your home based on our visit.
Client Number:
Date:
This document is your written guarantee that all work will be performed exactly as described. All team members involved in your project are employed, insured, and bonded directly through Elegant Painting®. Your price includes all materials, labor, and clean-up, and is guaranteed not to increase once the project begins.
- Licensed, Insured & Bonded
- No Subcontractors — Ever
- Sherwin Williams® Paints
- Thorough Preparation
- Serving the Eastside since 2005 — No Job Site Accidents
- Glowing Local References
Room Preparation
We are happy to move larger objects inside the home — couches, tables, desks, etc. Furniture is often placed in the middle of the room and covered to prevent paint splatter.
We prefer not to move any items of higher value: artwork, collectibles, computers, etc. Our crew is not able to remove any electronics that are permanently attached to walls.
Masking & Cover-Up
We protect all surfaces that are not being painted. This document is your written guarantee that our workers will not slop paint on any surfaces not included in the project scope.
- Furniture: Moved as needed and covered with painter’s plastic.
- Baseboards: Masked with blue tape and masking paper to prevent roller splatter and overspray.
- Flooring: Protected using drop cloth or masking paper throughout all work areas.
- Counter tops: Masked and protected using drop cloth or paper masking.
- Kitchen Cabinets: Covered entirely with painter’s plastic to prevent splatters or overspray.
We will remove and reinstall power outlet and light switch covers, lights, and any other hardware that can safely be removed. Washer/dryers and some refrigerators will be pulled out and pushed back once the area behind them has been painted.
Not removed: Hanging lights/chandeliers, cabinets, trim, millwork, doors, etc.
Surface Preparation Service
► Cleaning & Patching
We clean all walls and ceilings to remove spider webs, dust, and dirt. Nail holes are filled using Sherwin Williams SherMax® interior/exterior grade caulking adhesive. Larger holes are patched using spackle compound, sanded, and textured to match the existing room texture.
► Primer
We apply (brush/roll) one coat of PVA drywall sealer on any new drywall mud, repaired areas, or fresh texture. Previously painted areas that are in good condition will not be primed.
Paint Application — Walls & Ceilings
Sherwin Williams® Emerald® Interior
- Paint and primer in one — fast, easy application
- Excellent hide for seamless color changes
- Rich, beautiful appearance with a lasting finish
- Superior scrubbability and durability
- Lifetime limited manufacturer warranty
Your price includes all needed materials to complete the project. We apply (brush and roll) 2 coats of Sherwin Williams Emerald® Interior to walls and ceilings, allowing sufficient dry time between coats based on temperature and humidity. Manufacturer specifications apply.
Paint Application — Millwork & Trim
Sherwin Williams® Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel
- Smooth, luxurious finish
- Self-leveling for easy touch-up
- Sprayed using fine-finish tips
- Cures to a hard, furniture-quality finish
Following preparation, primer, and caulking, we apply (spray, or brush and roll) 2 coats of Sherwin Williams® Emerald Urethane Hybrid interior trim paint to all millwork. Sufficient dry time is allowed between coats based on temperature and humidity. Manufacturer specifications apply.
Straight Lines
We employ a special method to produce straight lines that are machine-made perfect. This is a step-by-step process we use on every interior project: ceiling lines, around door and window trim, baseboard lines, and any other place where two colors meet.
Read Our Step-by-Step Process
See Our Gallery of Straight Lines
Project Overview
A quick summary of rooms, included tasks, and scope for your project.
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Timing & Crew
Project Timeline
Prep & Paint:
Our Crew
Your project requires 2–4 team members, including one team leader on site 100% of the time. We use a dedicated management system — your home is assigned a team focused solely on your project from start to finish.
- Price includes all materials, labor, and clean-up.
- Color choice does not affect price. Colors to be finalized before the project begins.
- Prices do not include applicable sales tax — calculated by address at dor.wa.gov.
- Our estimates will NOT increase due to unforeseen circumstances.
- If the homeowner changes colors after the project has started, the homeowner is responsible for the additional cost of paint and labor.
Cost of Services
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~25% deposit due 48 hours before paint purchase. Remainder due on day of completion. Progress payments apply to projects above $5,000.00. Credit card payments: please add 2.75%.
Sales Tax: Calculated based on your address — verify at dor.wa.gov.
Service Agreement Summary
By accepting this proposal, both parties agree to the following terms.
Services & Site: Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials necessary to perform interior painting services as described in this dashboard. Owner warrants they are the sole legal owner of the property and are not acting as a property manager, rental agent, or investor.
Scope: Work is limited to the services described in Tabs 2–9. Contractor is not responsible for improvements outside the stated scope (landscaping, walkways, structural repairs) unless explicitly included.
Cancellation: Either party may cancel at any time before paint has been ordered or any labor has commenced.
* This estimate expires 6 months from the date above.
References
We are proud of our long-standing relationships with Eastside homeowners. Many of our clients have trusted us with their homes since 2005. We have more references available upon request.
| Client Name | Location | Project History | Services |
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| Kellie Bates kelliecbates@gmail.com | Sammamish, WA | 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019 | Deck & Interior |
| Steve Lesser wpisteve@msn.com | Redmond, WA | 2014, 2017, 2018 | Deck & Interior |
| Eileen Riccio eileen@thericcios.com | Woodinville, WA | 2014, 2020 | Interior & Exterior |
| Barbra Crauss bkrauss3@comcast.net | Sammamish, WA | 2010, 2022 | Interior & Exterior |
| Shaina Englund shaina@englund.com | Woodinville, WA | 2018, 2022 | Exterior & Interior |
| Randi Astrom randia@classicroad.com | Woodinville, WA | 2017, 2019 | Interior & Exterior |
| Aimee Palacios aimee.palacios@gmail.com | Woodinville, WA | 2013, 2016 | Interior |
| Dorine Rassaian dorine.rassaian@gmail.com | Woodinville, WA | 2020, 2021 | Exterior & Fence |
| Megan Urbaitis urbaitis.megan@gmail.com | Sammamish, WA | 2013, 2017 | Interior & Exterior |
| Lynn Maas lbmaas@comcast.net | Woodinville, WA | 2016, 2019 | Exterior |
Warranty
Warranty Summary: The “Short Version”
We want you to be 100% confident in your investment. Here is the honest breakdown of how we stand behind our work:
- What we cover: If we missed a spot, we’ll fix it for as long as you own the home. If the paint peels or chips on a sound surface within 3 years, we’ll come back and repair it.
- What we don’t cover: Things outside of our control — like structural movement, moisture intrusion, or “bubbles” caused by moisture already inside the wall.
- The Goal: If a problem is caused by our process or application, we make it right.
Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
This Limited Warranty is issued by Elegant Painting® exclusively to the original purchaser of our interior painting services. If our team fails to apply paint to any area included in the original estimate, Elegant Painting® shall, upon presentation of proof of purchase, return and correct the missed spots.
Duration: “Lifetime” refers to the period beginning on the date of purchase and continuing for as long as you own the home. This warranty is non-transferable.
Exclusions & Liability: This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from structural defects or the failure of previous coats of paint. Elegant Painting®’s entire liability is limited exclusively to a touch-up visit as needed. The homeowner is responsible for providing the touch-up paint left upon project completion.
3-Year Peeling and Chipping Warranty
If the coating peels or chips on a sound surface, Elegant Painting® shall, upon presentation of the original signed contract and verification of ownership, repair the affected areas.
Terms: This warranty is valid for three years, provided the coating remains unaltered and the original purchaser retains ownership of the home. This warranty is non-transferable.
What is Not Covered:
• Fire, settlement, structural cracks, faulty construction, or misuse of the home.
• Natural causes, third-party damage, foreign objects/agents, or ordinary wear and tear.
• Moisture content of the substrate, mechanical damage, abrasive cleaning, or harsh chemicals.
• Damage caused by plants, pets, or wildlife.
• Paint Bubbles: Paint bubbles/blisters of any kind caused by existing moisture within the wall are expressly excluded.
• Damage caused by leaky plumbing, roof leaks, insects, rodents, or any damage not directly caused by our painting and preparation process.
Disclosure Statement
What is this document?
Washington State law (RCW 18.27.114) requires all registered contractors to provide this notice. Elegant Painting® is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.
Verify our registration: WA Dept. of Labor & Industries →
Zero lawsuits, complaints, tax debt, or workplace accidents, ever.
Department of Labor and Industries Contractor Registration
Business Name: ELEGANTPAINTING.COM LLC doing business as Elegant Painting®
This contractor is registered with the state of Washington, registration no. ELEGAP*821B3, and has posted with the state a bond or deposit of $30,000.00 for the purpose of satisfying claims against the contractor for breach of contract including negligent or improper work.
This bond or deposit is not for your exclusive use because it covers all work performed by this contractor. The bond or deposit is intended to pay valid claims up to $30,000.00 that you and other customers, suppliers, subcontractors, or taxing authorities may have.
For greater protection you may withhold a percentage of your contract.
You may withhold a contractually defined percentage of your construction contract as retainage for a stated period of time to provide protection to you and help ensure your project is completed as required.
Your property may be liened.
If a supplier of materials or a subcontractor is not paid, your property may be liened and you could pay twice for the same work. You may request original “lien release” documents from each supplier or subcontractor on your project.
For more information, please refer to RCW 18.27.114. F625-030-000 Disclosure Statement Notice to Customer 12-2015
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Kitchen Cabinet Painting & Refinishing | Elegant Painting®
Cabinet Refinishing (Main Page)
Cabinet Painting Gallery
Oak Cabinet Painting
Cabinet Project — Woodinville 98077
Kitchen Cabinets — Sammamish 98074
Behr Adirondack Blue N480-5
Acier SW 9170
Smokey Blue SW 7604 (Island)
Alabaster SW 7008
Bothell Kitchen Cabinet Project
Woodinville Cabinet Project 2022
B-I-N Primer: Our Cabinet Secret
Cabinet refinishing is the fastest, most cost-effective way to modernize a kitchen without a full remodel. Across the Eastside of Seattle—Woodinville, Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah, Bothell, and Mercer Island—we've built a portfolio of furniture-grade cabinet transformations, each documented above with its own colors, process, and before/after photos.
As the Eastside's fine-finish cabinet specialists, we remove every door and drawer and finish them in our climate-controlled Woodinville shop. That means no brush marks, no drips, minimal dust and odor in your home, and a durable, washable, factory-grade result.
Expert Insight: Why Shop-Finishing Wins
At Elegant Painting®, cabinet painting is 90% preparation. We remove doors and drawers, degrease and sand, then spray in a controlled environment and cure under radiant lamps for 2–4 days before reinstalling. Unlike companies that brush in place or use subcontractors, our dedicated W-2 employee crews have applied these methods on Eastside kitchens for 21 years.
Our Cabinet Painting Process
- Remove & label: Every door and drawer comes off and is transported to our Woodinville shop for controlled finishing.
- Prep & prime: Degrease, sand, and seal with Zinsser B-I-N shellac primer to block stains and lock in adhesion—critical on honey-oak and old oil-based finishes.
- Airless spray: Multiple coats sprayed for a smooth, factory-grade surface—no brush marks, no drips.
- Cure & install: Cabinets cure under radiant lamps for 2–4 days, then we reinstall, adjust, and add soft-close hinges and hardware on request.
Popular Cabinet Colors We've Sprayed
Each color below links to a real Eastside kitchen we finished in that shade:
- Alabaster SW 7008 – Warm white that stays bright under the PNW's cool, diffuse light.
- Acier SW 9170 – Versatile gray that grounds a kitchen while pairing with stainless and stone.
- Smokey Blue SW 7604 – Deep, sophisticated island color that anchors an open-concept kitchen.
- Behr Adirondack Blue N480-5 – Bold modern transformation for a standout kitchen.
Featured Cabinet Projects by City
- Oak Cabinet Painting — Sammamish – Neutralizing honey-oak grain for a smooth, updated finish.
- Woodinville 98077 – Full kitchen with custom trim, soft-close hinges, and new hardware.
- Sammamish 98074 – Better-than-factory finish with a detailed step-by-step process.
- Bothell, WA – Cabinet refinishing for a Bothell kitchen.
Why Choose the Original Elegant Painting® for Your Cabinets
- No Subcontractors: W-2 employees only, from pickup to installation.
- Climate-Controlled Shop: Controlled curing means a harder, more durable finish than in-home brushing.
- Oak Grain Expertise: Specialty primers and grain-filling for the honey-oak cabinets common across the Eastside.
Our team has finished cabinets throughout Woodinville, Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah, Bothell, and Mercer Island—delivering results that look and last like factory work.
Ready to Transform Your Kitchen?
Whether you're going crisp white with Alabaster, warm gray with Acier, or bold with a Smokey Blue island, we can help you select and spray the perfect finish. Don't settle for a brush-in-place job—trust the established local cabinet specialists.
Request a Free Cabinet Bid and see how your Eastside kitchen can look brand new.
Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166
Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) Exterior Painting Guide
Application Standard: Precision custom color-converted into Sherwin-Williams Emerald® Exterior Coating for maximum volume solids, fade resistance, and weatherproofing in Pacific Northwest conditions.
If you are looking for a bold, sophisticated exterior color for your residential property—whether in Redmond, Woodinville, Kirkland, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah, or Mercer Island—Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is an outstanding choice. With an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) around 13, its rich depth and versatile character thrive across diverse architectural styles and wooded lot settings.
Expert Insight: Why Kendall Charcoal Works in the Pacific Northwest
At Elegant Painting®, we know that Puget Sound overcast skies, frequent rainfall, and shaded lots can make cooler grays look flat, washed out, or icy blue. Kendall Charcoal HC-166 features a rich, subtle warm undertone that maintains depth under diffuse light, grounding your home beautifully against cedar siding, stone veneer, and green tree canopy year-round.
Request a free exact estimate from our Redmond-based painting team.
Application Tips for Eastside Home Exteriors
1. Evaluate Lot Exposure & Canopy Shade
Homes on heavily wooded lots in Woodinville and Sammamish benefit from Kendall Charcoal's richness to balance shade. On bright, open lots in Redmond and Mercer Island, the tone delivers a modern, dramatic aesthetic without feeling harsh.
2. Ideal Trim & Accent Pairings
- Trim Options: Crisp off-whites like Pure White (SW 7005) or Alabaster (SW 7008) brighten the overall look and create an elegant frame around windows and gables.
- Accent Tones: Pairs seamlessly with natural cedar shakes, dark bronze metal roofing, and bold front door colors like deep navy or forest green.
3. Comparable Gray Alternatives
If you are exploring similar rich charcoal tones, we also recommend reviewing:
- Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) – A deep slate gray with strong presence.
- Sherwin-Williams Westchester Gray (SW 2849) – A historic, mid-to-deep gray option.