Apex’s Local Painting Contractor Since 2007

Interior and Exterior Painting for Apex Homes and Businesses

From Victorian-era homes near historic downtown Apex to newer construction throughout the rest of town, Apex homeowners have very different painting needs depending on where they live. Whether your home is a century old near downtown or built last year, the worry is the same. Will the crew actually show up when they say they will, or will you be chasing a callback for weeks? A missed appointment costs you your whole week. A company that shows up on time gives you that week back. 

Matrix Painting Inc. has painted homes and businesses across Apex since 2007, and every project starts with a free, in-person estimate and a written price. Every interior or exterior project includes a free color consultation, so you’re choosing colors that fit your home, not guessing from a paint chip. Call 984-262-9819 or request your estimate online to get started.

  • Free Estimates
  • Onsite/Instant Estimates
  • Clear, Transparent, Daily Communication
  • Always On-Time
  • Locally Owned and Operated

  • Fully Licensed & Insured

Cream-painted two-story residential home with dark brown upper gable, white railings, brick foundation, and black entry door

Exterior Painting in Apex

Exterior House Painters of Apex

Homes near historic downtown Apex, close to Salem Street and the old train depot, often have original wood siding and trim that needs careful carpentry repair before painting. Newer construction in the rest of Apex typically needs less repair, though proper prep still matters for a finish that holds up.

We pressure wash, handle any wood repair, and prep every surface before painting, scheduling around pollen season and summer humidity so the paint has the conditions it needs to cure. Every exterior project includes a free color consultation.

Interior Painting in Apex

Interior House Painters of Apex

Older homes near downtown Apex sometimes have plaster walls or older drywall that needs extra prep before painting, while newer homes throughout the rest of town usually just need standard patching and priming. Either way, we cover and protect your floors and furniture, sand surfaces smooth, and apply two coats for full, even coverage.

We also handle cabinet painting, popcorn ceiling removal, and wallpaper removal for Apex homes, and every interior project includes a free color consultation so you can see how a color actually looks in your space.

Locally Owned, Serving Apex

Why Apex Homeowners Choose Matrix Painting

Matrix Painting Inc. is locally owned and operated, not a franchise sending a different crew every time you call. Ryan Critoria has run the company since 2007, and the team has completed more than 1,000 projects across the Triangle, backed by 139 five-star Google reviews.

Every project includes a written, transferable 2-year workmanship warranty and a written price before work begins, so you know what you’re getting before a single drop of paint goes on your home.

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Beige-painted commercial reception area with white counter, drop ceiling, and polished concrete floor

Apex Commercial Painters

Apex has grown quickly, with new medical offices, retail centers, and professional buildings opening throughout town, especially along US-1 and near Beaver Creek Commons. Matrix Painting Inc. provides commercial painting for facilities managers and medical clinic owners across Apex, scheduling work around business hours so operations continue without interruption. Every commercial project includes a written scope of work and a walkthrough of your property before any painting begins, so your team knows exactly what to expect and when.

Cabinet Painters in Apex

Whether your kitchen is in a historic home near downtown Apex or a newer build on the edge of town, painting your existing cabinets costs a fraction of a full remodel.

Our process includes removing and labeling every door and drawer, priming with an oil-based primer, and finishing with two coats of a high-grade urethane enamel built to handle daily kitchen use. It’s one of the most requested updates we see from Apex homeowners looking to refresh a kitchen without a full renovation.

Bright white painted kitchen cabinets with shaker-style doors, stainless steel hardware, and dark wood countertop in modern

You Have Painting Questions, We Have Painting Answers

Questions Apex Homeowners Ask Us Most

Cost depends on your home’s size, condition, and how much prep work is needed. Our minimum project size is $2,000 for exterior work and $1,500 for interior work, and most full projects cost more once we factor in square footage and repairs. Apex has a wide mix of home sizes and ages, from smaller historic homes downtown to larger newer builds, so we give every homeowner a free, on-site estimate with a written price based on your actual home.

Yes. Homes near historic downtown Apex, close to Salem Street and the train depot, often have original wood siding, trim, and windows that need careful repair before painting. We’re EPA Lead-Safe certified, which matters for homes built before 1978, since proper containment practices are required when working with older paint layers. We’ll assess your home during your estimate and walk you through the prep or repair work needed to keep its original character intact.

Spring and fall generally offer the mild, dry weather exterior paint needs to cure properly. We watch pollen season closely each spring since pollen settling into wet paint can affect the finish, and summer humidity can slow dry time between coats. Booking a few weeks ahead during peak season gives you the most scheduling flexibility, though we fit exterior projects into the calendar year-round whenever the weather allows. We’ll always confirm conditions are right before locking in your start date.

Ask for proof of a North Carolina contractor’s license and general liability insurance, and check how long the company has actually been doing business rather than how new their advertising looks. Matrix Painting Inc. has served Apex and the surrounding Triangle since 2007, carries a full contractor’s license, and has 139 five-star reviews on Google. Every estimate is free, and every proposal is written, so you can compare us against any other Apex painting company using real numbers.

Newer homes generally need less repair work than older ones, but skipping prep entirely is still a mistake, even on a brand new build. We still cover furniture, patch any minor imperfections, and prime where needed on newer homes, since builder-grade paint jobs sometimes cut corners that show up within a year or two. A proper prep process protects your investment whether your home is 3 years old or 30. We’ll walk your home during your estimate and tell you exactly what prep it needs, not a generic checklist.

Yes. We provide commercial painting for offices, medical practices, and retail spaces throughout Apex, including the area around Beaver Creek Commons and along US-1. We schedule commercial projects around your business hours, including evenings and weekends when needed, so your operations aren’t disrupted. Every commercial estimate includes a written scope of work, so your team knows exactly what’s included before the project starts. Reach out to discuss your building and schedule during a free estimate.

Most cabinet painting projects take several days from start to finish, since the process includes removing doors and hardware, priming, two coats of finish, and full cure time between steps. We don’t rush the drying time between coats, since that’s one of the most common reasons a cabinet finish fails early and has to be redone. We’ll give you a specific timeline in your estimate based on your kitchen size and the condition of your existing cabinets.

We serve all of Apex, including historic downtown, Beaver Creek Commons, and the newer neighborhoods throughout the rest of town, along with the surrounding Triangle including Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, and Garner. If you’re not sure whether your neighborhood is within our service area, reach out, and we’ll confirm during your free estimate. Distance within Apex or the surrounding Triangle doesn’t typically affect your price or scheduling.

Most exterior projects take about 5 days from start to finish, including pressure washing, prep, any needed carpentry repair, and two coats of paint. Larger homes or homes needing extensive wood repair, common in some of the older sections near downtown, can take longer. We’ll give you a specific timeline during your estimate based on your home’s actual condition and the time of year, so you know what to expect before the crew arrives.

Get Started Today

Ready to Start Your Apex Painting Project?

From a single room refresh to a full exterior repaint, Matrix Painting Inc. is ready to help with your next Apex painting project. Request a free estimate today, and we’ll schedule a time to walk your property, answer your questions, and provide a written price before we begin any work. No pressure, no sales script, just a clear plan for your home or business. Call 984-262-9819 or fill out our online form to get started.

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