What turnkey painting work includes
Painting work in Kyiv by KyivReno covers the full cycle of finish decoration — from reinforcing drywall joints to applying the final coat of paint, hanging wallpaper or executing decorative coatings. We do this for a whole apartment or house, as part of a turnkey renovation. The crew applies starter and finish filler, reinforces joints with paper tape, sands surfaces with 120–180 grit abrasive, applies an adhesion primer before each coating and lays 2–3 coats of paint with a roller and brush.
For walls under direct or side lighting (spots, track or wall lights), KyivReno adds fibreglass under the finish filler where needed to stabilise the substrate and reduce the risk of micro-cracking. Together with careful filling and sanding, this helps achieve Q4 "under the lamp" quality, where the smallest waves and scratches do not show up even under side lighting.
How painting work is carried out: from substrate assessment to handover
After a free site visit by a specialist, the client receives an estimate with the scope of work in square metres (walls, ceilings, door and window openings) within 3–5 days. The price is fixed in the contract, and any change in scope or extra charge needs the client's written approval. Stages of work: assessment of plaster and filler quality, as-built measurements, substrate preparation — cleaning, priming, joint reinforcement, filling with starter and finish layers with intermediate sanding (3–5 days), additional fibreglass mesh for walls to be painted (if required), paint tinting on a spectrophotometer, application of 2–3 coats of paint or wallpapering with vertical pattern matching, decorative coatings — Venetian plaster, travertino or microcement — according to a separate technological chart.
The KyivReno site supervisor checks the quality of each coat under side lighting and records the result with a photo report. Paint is tinted in batches with a buffer reserve so that the shade matches in every room and in future touch-ups — this removes the typical risk of tone mismatches at joints.
Standards, materials and warranty
KyivReno carries out painting work in accordance with DBN V.2.6-22:2001 and DBN V.2.6-220:2017 (finishing works), DSTU B V.2.7-239:2010 for water-based paints, and surface quality — according to the Knauf Q1–Q4 classification (aligned with Ukrainian building codes), where Q4 is the "under the lamp" level for gloss and directional lighting.
Paints: Caparol and Tikkurila (premium segment, warehouses in Kyiv — 22 Peremohy Avenue and 6 O. Telihy Street), Dulux, Sadolin, Sniezka, Jobi. Fillers — Knauf (Rotband Finish, Uniflott, HP Finish Q4), Sheetrock USG, Ceresit. Wallpapers — Marburg, Rasch, AS Création (Germany), Elite Decor warehouse on Virmenska Street. Decorative coatings — San Marco, Oikos, Valpaint, Novacolor from official representatives in Kyiv. All completed work carries a 1-year warranty.
Our projects with painting work
Examples of sites where KyivReno carried out full painting finishes:
- Renovation of a 45 m² apartment in Ridny residential complex, Hatne — Q4 wall painting under direct lighting and decorative finishing in the living room.
- Renovation of a 60 m² apartment in Ridny residential complex, Hatne, Comfort package — wall and ceiling painting, wallpaper hanging in the bedroom, decorative plaster in the hallway.
Painting work is included in all packages of turnkey apartment renovation, including renovations built around a design project. The full list is in the portfolio.
Frequently asked questions about painting work
What is "under the lamp" painting and when is it needed?
"Under the lamp" is Q4 by the Knauf classification: a level of surface preparation at which the smallest waves and scratches do not show up under side or directional lighting (spots, track, wall lamps). It is needed for matte and glossy paints in the living room, hallway and near large windows — where defects would otherwise catch the eye.
How many layers of filler are needed for painting?
KyivReno applies two layers — starter and finish — with intermediate sanding and priming; for Q4 "under the lamp", fibreglass is added where the substrate condition requires it. Paper tape reinforcement is mandatory at drywall joints. Fewer layers lead to visible chips and the substrate texture showing through.
Which paint to choose for the kitchen and hallway?
For kitchens and hallways KyivReno recommends washable latex paint of durability class 1–2 per ISO 11998 / EN 13300 — it withstands wet cleaning and does not wear off on corners. Brands in Kyiv retail: Caparol, Tikkurila, Dulux. For ceilings we choose matte water-based paint, to hide unevenness and reduce glare.
How to avoid tone mismatches when tinting?
KyivReno tints paint on a spectrophotometer at the brand's official centre with a mandatory buffer reserve per room. This makes it possible to keep an accurate shade match between walls, additional coats and future touch-ups — manual tinting "by eye" by private contractors produces a mismatch that becomes noticeable after drying.
Book a free site visit by a specialist to assess the painting work and prepare an estimate. Get in touch via the contact page or call the numbers listed on the site.
