Services
Interior painting and touch-ups in Toronto and the GTA
Handyman on the Go paints single rooms, accent walls, ceilings, trim and doors, and handles touch-ups and furniture refinishing, for homes across Toronto and the GTA.
A fresh coat of paint changes how a room feels, and a careful touch-up can make a scuffed hallway look new again. Good results depend on preparation: filling, sanding, protecting floors and cutting in clean lines.
Tell us the rooms, the surfaces and the colours you have in mind, and add photos so the work can be planned.
What’s included
Interior painting
Single rooms, accent walls, ceilings, doors, trim and baseboards. Walls are filled and sanded first, floors and furniture are covered, and edges are cut in by hand for a crisp line.
Touch-ups
Scuffs, marks and patched areas blended in, ideal before selling, after moving out, or once a drywall repair is done. Touch-ups blend best with the original paint, so keep any leftover cans.
Furniture refinishing
Tables, dressers, chairs and other wooden pieces sanded, repaired and given a fresh stain, paint or clear coat.
More about furniture refinishingSmall refinishing jobs
Repainting a vanity, a door or a railing, and refreshing worn finishes on trim and built-ins.
Typical jobs
- Painting a bedroom, including trim and closet
- Creating an accent wall in a living room
- Touching up walls and doors before listing a home
- Repainting interior doors and baseboards
- Refinishing a bathroom vanity
What isn’t included
- Jobs that need a licensed trade. See what we don’t do.
How to prepare for the visit
- Choose colours and finishes before the visit, or have the paint codes from the store ready.
- Move small items, art and fragile pieces out of the room. Larger furniture can be moved to the centre and covered.
- Keep any leftover paint from previous coats, labelled with the room it came from.
- Make sure the room can be ventilated while the paint dries.
Questions about painting and finishing
What paint finish is best for each room?
Flat or matte hides imperfections well on ceilings. Eggshell suits most living spaces. Satin or semi-gloss stands up better to moisture and cleaning in bathrooms, kitchens, doors and trim.
Is there any concern with painting an older home?
Paint made before 1960 in Canada may contain lead. If your home is older and the existing paint is chipping or will be sanded, have it tested first. Health Canada publishes guidance on dealing with lead paint safely.
Related services
- Furniture refinishing Furniture refinishing in Toronto and the GTA: tables, dressers, chairs and wooden pieces sanded, repaired and refinished in stain, paint or clear coat.
- Drywall repair Drywall repair in Toronto and the GTA: holes, dents, cracks, nail pops and water-stained patches in drywall and plaster, sanded smooth and ready for paint.
- Repairs Drywall, doors, locks, cabinets, trim, caulking and weather-stripping around the house.
- Home maintenance Several small jobs in one visit, plus move-in and move-out fixes for homes, condos and rentals.
Areas we serve
Painting and finishing across Toronto and the GTA.
Have a job in mind?
Describe the job and add a few photos if you can. We’ll be in touch to talk it through.
