Before & After Drywall Installation, Finishing & Painting

Explore real projects completed by L.A. Drywall Inc. throughout Greater Seattle, the Eastside, and Snohomish County—from ADUs and basements to garages, custom homes, and whole-home remodels.

Drywall installation, Level 4–5 finishing, skim coating, primer, and interior painting—all completed by one experienced team since 2004.

Real Before-and-After Drywall Projects Across Greater Seattle

Explore real drywall installation, finishing, skim coating, and interior painting projects completed by L.A. Drywall Inc. throughout Greater Seattle, the Eastside, and Snohomish County.

From unfinished basements and exposed framing to custom homes, ADUs, garage upgrades, additions, and whole-home remodels, every project below documents the transformation and the work required to achieve clean lines, smooth walls, and consistent finishes.

Since 2004, our family-owned team has helped homeowners and contractors complete demanding interior projects involving drywall installation, Level 4 and Level 5 finishing, primer, interior painting, architectural details, vaulted ceilings, and critical natural-light conditions.

Featured Drywall Projects Across the Greater Eastside

From Bellevue and Kirkland to Redmond, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Kenmore, Duvall, and surrounding Eastside communities, these projects showcase our work in custom homes, ADUs, basements, garages, and whole-home remodels.

Each project required a different approach—from preparing walls for strong natural light to finishing vaulted ceilings, open floor plans, exposed beams, stairways, and other architectural details.

1. Issaquah ADU Drywall Installation & Interior Painting

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This custom ADU in Issaquah was taken from exposed framing and insulation to a completely finished interior. Our work included full drywall installation, Level 4 finishing, surface preparation, primer, and professional interior painting throughout the living space.

Careful attention was given to the window opening, corners, ceiling transitions, and wall flatness. Because the room receives substantial natural light, the finished surfaces needed to remain smooth and visually consistent throughout the day.

Project highlight: A compact ADU with strong natural lighting conditions that required precise wall preparation and consistent finishing.

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2. Mercer Island Basement Drywall & Finishing

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This Mercer Island basement remodel involved converting an unfinished lower level into clean, comfortable living space. The project included new drywall installation and finishing throughout the stairway, hallway, and adjoining rooms.

Multiple wall planes, doorway openings, and stair transitions required careful preparation to create a continuous appearance throughout the basement. After finishing, the surfaces were primed and painted to produce a bright interior that blends naturally with the rest of the home.

Project highlight: A multi-room basement transformation involving stairways, hallways, door openings, and several connected living areas.

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3. Kirkland Basement Remodel

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This unfinished Kirkland basement was transformed into a finished living area through complete drywall installation, smooth Level 4 finishing, primer, and interior painting.

The large sliding glass door introduced strong daylight across the walls, making surface preparation especially important. Corners, outlet openings, ceiling transitions, and long wall sections were carefully finished to produce a clean appearance under both natural and recessed lighting.

The completed space now feels bright, comfortable, and fully integrated into the home.

Project highlight: Strong natural light from the sliding glass door required flat, consistent wall surfaces without visible finishing imperfections.

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4. Redmond Whole-Home Drywall Remodel

Whole-Home Drywall Installation • Smooth Wall Finishing • Interior Painting

This large Redmond remodel included extensive drywall installation and finishing throughout an open-concept home with vaulted ceilings, skylights, exposed structural beams, and expansive windows.

The scale and architecture of the interior required consistent finishing across large wall and ceiling surfaces. Special attention was given to the transitions surrounding the beams, skylights, upper walls, and open stairway.

The final result is a bright, modern interior with smooth surfaces that complement the home’s architectural wood details.

Project highlight: A large open-concept remodel featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, skylights, and demanding natural-light conditions.

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5. Issaquah Garage Drywall Remodel

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Wall Finishing • Primer • Interior Paint

This Issaquah garage received a complete interior upgrade that included drywall installation, additional wall finishing, surface preparation, primer, and professional painting.

The exposed timber beams and posts were preserved while the surrounding walls and ceilings were finished to create a cleaner, more complete interior. The finished surfaces provide a strong contrast against the natural wood and improve the overall appearance of the garage without eliminating its original architectural character.

Project highlight: A garage transformation designed around existing exposed beams, posts, cabinetry, and structural wood elements.

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6. Redmond Loft Level 5 Drywall Finishing

Level 5 Skim Coating • Smooth Wall Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This modern Redmond loft required a premium Level 5 finish because of the extensive skylights, large windows, tall walls, and abundant natural light.

These conditions can reveal minor surface variations that may not be noticeable in a conventionally lit room. The walls and ceilings were carefully skim coated and prepared to create consistently smooth surfaces across the open interior.

The completed finish complements the exposed wood beams, glass railing, and modern architectural design without distracting from the home’s focal features.

Project highlight: Critical natural-light conditions made a Level 5 finish the appropriate choice for the open loft.

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7. Kenmore Custom Home Drywall Installation

Drywall Installation • Level 5 Finishing • Architectural Details • Painting

This Kenmore new-construction project featured vaulted ceilings, recessed ceiling details, built-in shelving, a custom fireplace wall, and several architectural transitions.

The drywall work required careful alignment around the ceiling features, cabinetry, fireplace surround, windows, and door openings. A Level 5 finish helped create the smooth, refined appearance needed for the home’s bright and highly detailed interior.

The final surfaces provide a clean foundation for the architectural millwork and contemporary furnishings.

Project highlight: A custom home with vaulted ceilings, recessed details, built-ins, and extensive finish transitions.

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8. Redmond Level 5 Smooth-Wall Finish

Skim Coating • Level 5 Drywall Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This Redmond project required exceptionally smooth wall and ceiling finishes to complement its modern architecture, large windows, recessed lighting, and natural wood accent wall.

The room’s daylight and minimalist design left little room for visible surface variation. The walls and ceilings were skim coated and prepared to create a uniform Level 5 finish before primer and paint were applied.

The final result is a clean, understated interior where the drywall surfaces support rather than compete with the architectural details.

Project highlight: Minimalist architecture and direct sunlight required an exceptionally smooth and uniform finish.

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9. Duvall Custom Home Drywall Installation

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Vaulted Ceilings • Interior Painting

This Duvall custom home included extensive drywall work around tall walls, vaulted ceilings, exposed wood framing, large windows, and a substantial stone fireplace.

Finishing around these architectural materials required accurate transitions and careful surface preparation. The drywall and painted walls were designed to complement the natural wood ceiling and structural beams without covering the features that give the home its character.

The completed interior combines smooth modern surfaces with warm exposed timber and stone.

Project highlight: Tall walls and architectural transitions surrounding timber framing and a large stone fireplace.

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10. Duvall New-Construction Garage

Insulation • Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Primer • Paint

This newly constructed Duvall garage was transformed from exposed ceiling framing and unfinished walls into a clean, fully finished space.

The project included drywall installation, smooth Level 4 finishing, sanding, primer, and interior paint. Special care was taken around the garage doors, tracks, lighting, ceiling penetrations, and perimeter framing.

The finished garage now feels like a true extension of the home rather than an unfinished storage area.

Project highlight: Complete garage finishing performed around two overhead doors, tracks, lighting, and mechanical components.

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11. Duvall Custom-Home Drywall Finishing & Painting

Drywall Finishing • Surface Preparation • Primer • Whole-Home Painting

This Duvall custom home required detailed drywall finishing and painting throughout an interior featuring large windows, dark trim, custom ceilings, and abundant natural light.

The smooth wall surfaces were prepared to support a modern color palette while preserving the visual contrast created by the windows, trim, ceiling details, and architectural features.

Consistent preparation across the home helped the completed paint finishes appear balanced from room to room.

Project highlight: A whole-home finish package combining smooth walls, dark trim, architectural ceilings, and custom paint colors.

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12. Duvall ADU New-Construction Drywall

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Vaulted Ceilings • Painting

This custom Duvall ADU featured vaulted ceilings, skylights, exposed wood beams, stonework, and large windows.

Drywall installation and finishing required precise transitions around each architectural element. The vaulted ceiling and skylights also created strong lighting conditions that made surface consistency especially important.

The completed drywall and paint finishes provide a clean backdrop for the exposed beam, fireplace surround, and natural light entering the space.

Project highlight: A vaulted ADU interior with skylights, stonework, recessed lighting, and an exposed structural beam.

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Drywall Projects Throughout Greater Seattle

Our Seattle-area portfolio includes basement remodels, garage transformations, ADUs, whole-home renovations, smooth-wall finishing, and interior painting throughout Magnolia, Queen Anne, North Seattle, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Many Seattle homes involve older framing, tight access, existing finishes, additions, or structural conditions that require more preparation than new construction. These projects demonstrate how careful drywall work can create clean, modern interiors while respecting the existing home.

13. Magnolia Basement Remodel

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This Magnolia basement was taken from exposed framing and an unfinished interior to a bright, usable lower-level living space.

The project required drywall installation and finishing throughout a long open floor plan with multiple wall sections, door openings, ceiling transitions, and existing structural conditions. The surfaces were then prepared, primed, and painted to create a cohesive appearance throughout the basement.

Project highlight: A complete lower-level transformation within an existing Seattle home with numerous framing and ceiling transitions.

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14. Queen Anne Basement Remodel

Skim Coating • Drywall Finishing • Ceiling Details • Interior Painting

This Queen Anne basement remodel involved improving existing walls and ceilings while integrating new drywall work into the original home.

The soffits, recessed areas, lighting, and long walls required careful preparation to avoid visible transitions between repaired and existing surfaces. Skim coating and professional finishing helped create smooth, consistent walls and ceilings before painting.

The completed space feels brighter, cleaner, and substantially more modern.

Project highlight: Existing and new surfaces were blended together across soffits, recessed lighting, and a long basement floor plan.

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15. Seattle Garage Level 4 Upgrade

Level 2 to Level 4 Upgrade • Additional Finish Coats • Primer • Paint

This Seattle garage originally had a basic builder-grade drywall finish with visible joints and unfinished surfaces.

The walls and ceilings received additional drywall finishing coats, surface preparation, sanding, primer, and professional interior painting. The upgrade produced a smoother, cleaner appearance while preserving the existing garage doors, tracks, electrical components, and storage areas.

Project highlight: An existing builder-grade garage upgraded from a basic utility finish to a smooth Level 4 appearance.

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16. Seattle Garage Remodel

Insulation • Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Primer • Paint

This Seattle garage was transformed from exposed framing and unfinished wall cavities into a comfortable, finished interior.

The work included insulation, drywall installation, Level 4 finishing, primer, and interior painting. Existing windows, structural steel, mechanical elements, and the open height of the room required careful planning throughout installation and finishing.

The completed walls create a much cleaner environment while preserving the building’s industrial and architectural character.

Project highlight: Drywall installation completed around structural steel, tall walls, multiple windows, and existing mechanical components.

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17. Seattle ADU New Construction

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This Seattle ADU received complete drywall installation and finishing throughout a compact new-construction interior.

Window openings, ceiling transitions, corners, and recessed-light locations were carefully prepared before the room was primed and painted. The neutral wall and ceiling finishes help maximize the available natural light and make the room feel larger and more open.

Project highlight: A compact new-construction ADU where clean lines and consistent finishes were essential to the final appearance.

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18. Seattle Remodel with Smooth Walls & Accent Finishes

Drywall Finishing • Smooth-Wall Preparation • Primer • Interior Painting

This Seattle remodel combined smooth drywall surfaces with a deep accent wall and crisp white surrounding walls.

Surface preparation was especially important because the dark accent color can make drywall imperfections more visible. The walls were carefully finished and prepared before painting to ensure clean corners, consistent sheen, and defined color transitions.

The completed room demonstrates how professional drywall preparation directly affects the quality of the final paint finish.

Project highlight: A dark accent wall requiring exceptionally clean corners and smooth surface preparation.

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19. North Seattle Drywall Installation & Painting

Drywall Installation • Vaulted Ceiling Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This North Seattle project featured a vaulted ceiling, large windows, recessed lighting, and a bold accent wall.

The drywall installation and finishing needed to remain consistent across sloped ceiling transitions and window openings. After preparation and primer, the interior was painted using a coordinated modern color palette that highlights the architecture without overwhelming the room.

Project highlight: Sloped ceilings, recessed lighting, and multiple windows created demanding natural- and artificial-light conditions.

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20. Older Seattle Home Renovation

New Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Existing-Home Integration • Paint

This renovation involved updating an older Seattle home after substantial interior demolition and framing work.

New drywall had to be integrated with the home’s existing structure, room layout, stair opening, and original framing conditions. Careful preparation helped create straight transitions and smooth surfaces despite the irregularities commonly found in older homes.

The completed interior now provides a clean, modern foundation while maintaining the original layout of the residence.

Project highlight: New drywall integrated into an older home with existing framing irregularities and multiple room transitions.

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North Sound & Snohomish County Projects

From Lynnwood and Mukilteo to Snohomish and surrounding North Sound communities, these projects include basements, additions, custom homes, and new-construction interiors.

The work ranges from complete drywall installation to smooth wall finishing, primer, and professional interior painting. Each project was tailored to the home’s framing, lighting, architectural details, and intended use.

21. Lynnwood Basement New Construction

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This Lynnwood basement was converted from exposed framing and utilities into a spacious finished living area.

The project included drywall installation throughout the walls and ceilings, Level 4 finishing, primer, and professional interior painting. Existing mechanical penetrations, lighting, doorways, and the open floor plan required coordinated preparation to create a continuous finished appearance.

Project highlight: A large basement build-out involving mechanical penetrations, several rooms, and extensive open wall and ceiling areas.

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22. Mukilteo Home Addition

Drywall Installation • Smooth-Wall Finishing • Primer • Interior Paint

This Mukilteo home addition was transformed from exposed insulation and framing into a bright, finished living space.

Drywall was installed and finished around the large window assembly, exterior door, ceiling openings, and existing structural transitions. A soft green wall color and clean white ceiling helped enhance the natural light entering through the windows.

Project highlight: A light-filled home addition featuring a wide window wall and direct transitions to the original structure.

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23. Snohomish Level 4 Drywall Finishing & Painting

Level 4 Drywall Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This Snohomish project involved completing the drywall finishing and painting for a new interior with large windows, recessed lighting, and several connected rooms.

The walls and ceilings were prepared to create a consistent Level 4 finish before primer and paint were applied. Clean transitions around the windows, ceiling details, and room openings helped produce a bright, cohesive final appearance.

Project highlight: Large windows and recessed lighting required consistent wall and ceiling preparation throughout the interior.

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24. Snohomish Custom-Home New Construction

Drywall Installation • Level 4 Finishing • Primer • Interior Painting

This Snohomish custom home required extensive drywall installation and finishing across a large open-concept interior.

The project included multiple ceiling planes, recessed lighting, expansive windows, wide room openings, and architectural transitions. The completed walls and ceilings were primed and painted to create a consistent neutral finish throughout the main living areas.

The final interior feels open and polished while allowing the windows and architecture to remain the focal points.

Project highlight: A large custom-home interior with multiple ceiling elevations, broad openings, and extensive natural light.

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Planning a Drywall Project?

The fastest way to receive an estimated price range is by sending us several photos of your project. We will review the space, discuss your goals, and provide preliminary guidance before scheduling an on-site visit.

Drywall repair projects generally begin around $2,300+, while larger drywall installation and finishing projects generally begin around $5,500+.

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One Team for Drywall, Finishing & Interior Painting

Every project shown on this page was completed by L.A. Drywall Inc., a family-owned drywall and interior finishing contractor serving Greater Seattle, the Eastside, and Snohomish County since 2004.

By handling drywall installation, Level 4–5 finishing, primer, and interior painting under one contractor, we can maintain greater consistency from the rough stage through the final painted surface.

Our portfolio includes:

  • Custom homes and new construction

  • ADUs and home additions

  • Basement and garage finishing

  • Whole-home remodels

  • Level 4 and Level 5 drywall finishing

  • Skim coating and smooth-wall restoration

  • Professional interior painting