Church Interior Painting
Specialized interior restoration for sacred spaces with delicate finishes and ornate architectural features.
Expert Church Interior Services
The painting and repair of church interiors not at all like the painting of other interiors. The ceilings tend to be quite tall, the wood work and plaster work is ornate and often very old. Special precautions need to be taken to protect organ pipes, pews, alters, floors, woodwork, and stained glass.
If the church was built before 1960 it is likely that the interior walls are lath and plaster rather than drywall. The repair and refinishing of a plaster wall is different that patching and replacing a section of dry wall. If the plaster has gotten wet from a leak there are additional steps that should be taken in the repair process.
Almost without exception the painting of a church Nave and Sanctuary is done during the summer when attendance is down, but vestibules, narthex, stairwells, and offices can be done at any time of the year.
We have worked on many churches that are 75 to 100 years old. In doing so we have carefully worked with old plaster, gilded surfaces, lead paint, and old varnished wood work. Matching the colors, finishes and patina of the surfaces can be challenging and it requires patience, skill and often many attempts to get it just right.
We are an EPA nationally registered Certified Lead Contractor (NAT-20375-4).
Our Expertise Includes:
- Tall ceiling and ornate plasterwork restoration
- Protection of organ pipes, pews, and stained glass
- Historic lath and plaster wall repair
- Color matching for gilded surfaces and vintage finishes
- Flexible scheduling around worship services
- EPA certified lead paint management