Beautiful interior painting by Shape of Paint

Three generations of fine finishing

Predictability, by design.

Professional house painters serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

4.8/5
48 Google ReviewsLicensed & Insured

We spend 60% of every project on prep. Most painters spend 15%. That's the whole difference.

Gabe Penner, Founder

Featured Project

Elevating a West Coast fireplace with hand-applied Marmorino plaster

PREMIUM MATERIALS

The finishes behind our work

A curated range of North American and European coatings - selected for performance, longevity, and finish quality.

C2 Paint
Renner
ALCEA
Livos
Novocolor
Metropolis
Benjamin Moore
MEODED

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Vancouver Homeowner's Colour Guide

Not sure where to start? Our curated guide features trending palettes for Vancouver homes, tips on choosing the right finish, and room-by-room inspiration from our portfolio.

  • 12 designer-curated palettes for Vancouver homes
  • Interior & exterior finish recommendations
  • Room-by-room colour pairing suggestions
  • Tips for natural light & Pacific Northwest conditions

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West Coast Calm

Living rooms, bedrooms

Modern Neutral

Open plans, kitchens

Heritage Classic

Dining rooms, offices

Bold & Refined

Accent walls, cabinets

Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, trim, and detail surfaces finished with clear prep standards, clean lines, and product systems chosen for long-term performance.

Interior Painting
Interior Painting

Exterior Painting

Siding, stucco, trim, and decks coated with prep-driven systems built for Lower Mainland rain, UV, and seasonal temperature shifts.

Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting

Cabinet Painting

Kitchen and bathroom cabinets refinished with a controlled spray process for smooth, durable surfaces that outperform rushed brush-and-roll work.

Cabinet Painting
Cabinet Painting

Decorative Finishes

Feature walls and artisan decorative systems including Venetian plaster, texture layering, and custom finish development for high-character interiors.

Decorative Finishes
Decorative Finishes

Deck & Fence Staining

Deck and fence staining with wash prep, moisture checks, and penetration-focused product systems that preserve wood and stabilize colour.

Deck & Fence Staining
Deck & Fence Staining

Custom Millwork & Feature Walls

Wainscotting, board-and-batten, shiplap, and feature-wall finishing with detailed joinery prep and high-contrast paint systems.

Custom Millwork & Feature Walls
Custom Millwork & Feature Walls

Predictability is not promised — it's practiced.

Every project begins with a detailed in-home consultation. From there, we build a tailored scope with fixed pricing, a defined schedule and clear outcomes. The work is designed upfront so there's nothing left to chance.

Shape of Paint finishing and coating specialists

Finishing & Coating Specialists

Many of our clients find us through their interior designer. That's not a coincidence. We test every surface before we coat it - adhesion, moisture, existing finishes. We pick the right coating for your walls keeping in mind desired performance, budget and finish - Not a one-size-fits-all.

Free Planning Tool

Build a room-by-room painting investment in minutes

Start with dimensions and surfaces, choose your material tier, and walk into your estimate call with a clear planning number.

Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, crown, and wainscoting costs

Material gallons separated by wall/ceiling and trim coatings

Clear total you can compare before your on-site estimate

2-minute setupRoom-by-room scopeMaterials + labor

Built on our production-rate estimating model

Bright living room with designer paint finish by Shape of Paint

Our Work

The details speak for themselves

Meticulously prepared surfaces. Carefully chosen colours. Long-lasting finishes. See what master craftsmanship looks like in real Vancouver homes.

Cabinet spray finish by Shape of Paint

Cabinet Painting

Functional by necessity. Beautiful by choice.

Unlimited colour options, custom Pantone matching, and the ability to reposition or replace your hardware — completely refinished without the timeline of a renovation. The result is a finish built to last to a standard that surpasses the original factory coating. A fraction of the timeline. None of the disruption.

Reviews

What it's like to work with us.

As a designer, it's hard to find a team you trust with your vision and your client relationships. Shape of Paint is that team. Beautiful finish, complete care. I recommend them without hesitation.

Gennein Derksen, 9andCo Design

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You receive a fixed, fully defined quote.

Your space is assessed in detail, with products, preparation, and finish levels specified for every surface. The price is set upfront and remains unchanged. For work that requires a time and materials approach, we operate on an open-book basis—time tracked, materials documented, and all costs fully visible from start to finish.

Proprietary Systems

Built to protect what matters most.

AirCare System — three-stage HEPA filtration during painting

AirCare System™

A controlled air environment — clean, stable, and continuously maintained.

  • Three stage HEPA filtration
  • Activated carbon
  • All particulates, dust, debris and VOCs mitigated for the duration of the project
Soft-Landing Floor System — multi-layer protection for refined interiors

Soft-Landing Floor System™

A multi-layer protection system engineered for refined interiors.

  • Craft paper layer to protect the underlying surface from marring
  • ⅛" Masonite layer to protect from tools, scratches or dents
  • Shingle underlayment for a water impermeable barrier
Three generations of fine finishing — Shape of Paint

Three Generations of Fine Finishing

A family legacy of craftsmanship spanning three generations, with roots in building and finishing homes since the 1950s.
Vancouver home interior freshly painted by Shape of Paint
Kitchen cabinet spray finish in matte white
Exterior painting detail on Vancouver craftsman home
Hand-finished accent wall with designer colour palette
Cabinet door drying in spray booth - artisan finish process
Before and after interior painting transformation

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