Serving Durham Since 2007

Interior and Exterior Painting for Durham Homes and Businesses

From historic homes near Trinity Park and Duke’s East Campus to newer construction closer to Research Triangle Park, Durham’s housing stock is as varied as the city itself. Every Durham homeowner shares the same worry: will this crew protect my property while they work? The wrong crew leaves you cleaning up after them. The right one leaves your home looking better than they found it, with nothing damaged along the way.

Matrix Painting Inc. has painted homes and businesses across Durham 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 actual space. Call 984-262-9819 or request your estimate online to get started.

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Exterior Painting in Durham

Exterior House Painters of Durham

Historic homes near Trinity Park and Old West Durham often have original wood siding and trim from the early 1900s that need careful carpentry repair before painting.

Newer construction closer to Research Triangle Park typically needs less repair, though proper prep still matters for a long-lasting finish. We pressure wash, handle any wood repair, and prep every surface before painting, scheduling around pollen season and summer humidity so paint has the conditions it needs to cure properly.

Interior Painting in Durham

Interior House Painters of Durham

Older homes near Duke’s East Campus and downtown Durham sometimes have plaster walls or original trim that needs extra care before painting, while converted lofts and newer builds usually need more standard prep.

Either way, we cover and protect your floors and furniture, patch and sand surfaces smooth, and apply two coats for full, even coverage. We also handle cabinet painting, popcorn ceiling removal, and wallpaper removal for Durham homes, and every interior project includes a free color consultation.

Locally Owned, Serving Durham

Why Durham Homeowners Choose Matrix Painting Inc.

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 exactly what you’re getting before the crew arrives at your Durham home.

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Durham Commercial Painters

Durham is home to a significant concentration of medical facilities, including practices connected to Duke University Hospital, as well as corporate offices throughout Research Triangle Park. Matrix Painting Inc. provides commercial painting for facilities managers and medical clinic owners across Durham, 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 Durham

Whether your kitchen is in a historic home near Trinity Park or a converted loft in the American Tobacco District, 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 Durham homeowners looking to refresh a kitchen without a full renovation.

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You Have Painting Questions, We Have Painting Answers

Questions Durham 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 run higher once we factor in square footage and repairs. Durham has a wide mix of home ages and styles, from early 1900s homes near Trinity Park to newer construction closer to RTP, so we give every homeowner a free, on-site estimate based on their actual home.

Yes. Homes in Durham’s older neighborhoods, including Trinity Park and Old West Durham, often have original wood siding, trim, and windows from the early 1900s 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 walk your home during your estimate and explain what prep work is needed to protect its original character.

Spring and fall generally give us the mild, dry weather exterior paint needs to cure properly. We watch pollen season closely each spring since pollen settling into wet paint affects the finish, and summer humidity can slow dry time between coats. Booking a few weeks ahead during peak season gives you more scheduling flexibility, though we schedule exterior projects year-round when the weather cooperates. 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 marketing looks. Matrix Painting Inc. has served Durham 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 Durham painting company using real numbers.

Yes. Converted lofts and renovated warehouse spaces often mix original brick or timber with newer drywall and trim, so the right approach depends on the materials in your unit. We assess exposed brick, exposed beams, and any newer construction separately during your estimate, since each surface needs a different prep and product approach. This is common throughout Durham’s downtown loft conversions, and we’re happy to walk through your specific space before recommending an approach.

Yes. We provide commercial painting for medical offices and clinics throughout Durham, including practices connected to Duke University Hospital and Duke Health. We understand medical spaces need extra care around dust control, odor, and patient access, and we schedule work around patient hours when needed. Every commercial estimate includes a written scope of work, so your practice knows exactly what’s included and when the work will happen. Reach out to discuss your specific facility during a free estimate.

Yes. We provide commercial painting for offices and facilities throughout the Research Triangle Park area, coordinating with facilities managers to schedule work around business hours and minimize disruption to daily operations. Every commercial project includes a written scope of work, and larger properties can be phased section by section so parts of the building stay in use throughout the project. Reach out to discuss your property and timeline during a free estimate, so we can build a schedule that actually fits your team’s operations.

We serve all of Durham, including Trinity Park, Old West Durham, downtown and the American Tobacco District, and the areas closer to Research Triangle Park, along with the rest of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Cary, and Chapel Hill. If you’re not sure whether your neighborhood is within our service area, reach out, and we’ll confirm during your free estimate. There’s no extra travel charge based on which part of Durham you’re in, and scheduling doesn’t change based on distance across town.

Most interior projects take 4 to 5 days, depending on the number of rooms and how much prep is needed. Older homes near Trinity Park with plaster walls or original trim can take slightly longer due to extra prep work, while newer homes and converted lofts often move a bit faster. We’ll give you a specific timeline during your estimate based on your home’s actual age, layout, and condition, not a generic number, so you can plan around the project with confidence.

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Ready to Start Your Durham Painting Project?

From a single room refresh to a full exterior repaint, Matrix Painting Inc. is ready to help with your next Durham painting project. Whether you’re in a historic home near Trinity Park, a converted loft downtown, or a newer build near Research Triangle Park, we start every project with a free, in-person estimate and a written price before we begin any work.

There’s no sales script and no pressure, just a clear plan built around your home and your schedule. Call 984-262-9819 or fill out our online form to request your free estimate and get your project on the calendar.

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