Calgary Painting Company - Locally Owned, 13 Years
Why Calgary Homeowners Choose WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
Sean Kellington has owned WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Calgary for 13 years. He was born and raised here, raised his family here, and has been a Calgary Stampede volunteer for two decades. His crew is fully licensed and insured in Alberta and uses low- and no-VOC quality paint products from brands like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore. Every project is led by a senior Emerald Shirt painter: a professional who has completed WOW’s quality certification program and is accountable for the result before the crew leaves.
The WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Calgary team specialises in vinyl siding, Hardie Board, stucco, brick, cedar, cabinet refinishing, and popcorn ceiling removal. No subcontractors — every painter is a vetted, professional member of the local painting team. The price on your quote is the price you pay. Sean gives back to Calgary through the Dream Centre, Woods Homes, Ronald McDonald House, and Women In Need.
Professional Interior Painters Calgary
Calgary Interior Painting
Most painters send one person for several days. We send a full, professional crew — because bigger jobs get bigger crews, and that’s how we deliver the quality you expect in a timeline that’s unexpected. We arrive early, prep every surface, tape trim, repair minor drywall damage, paint, and clean up completely. You choose the colours. We handle everything else. Before we leave, a senior Emerald Shirt painter walks the job with you - quality guaranteed.
Interior painting is available year-round across Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, and Chestermere. Cabinet refinishing is a particular specialty of the WOW 1 DAY Calgary team.
- Walls, ceilings, trim & doors
- Cabinet refinishing & painting
- Drywall repair & popcorn ceiling removal
- Basement painting & wallpaper removal
Exterior House Painters Calgary - Vinyl, Hardie Board, Brick
Calgary Exterior Painting
Calgary’s exterior painting season runs May through October — we start when temperatures are consistently above 10°C and conditions support proper adhesion and curing. Our crews are experienced with every siding type common in Calgary homes across all communities including Evergreen, Panorama Hills, and Bearspaw.
- Vinyl siding - painted with vinyl-safe colours
- Hardie Board, stucco, brick & cedar
- Trim, eavestroughs & doors
- Decks, fences & garages
A note on timing: Calgary’s exterior season is shorter than most Canadian cities. If you’re planning an exterior project, getting in touch between January and March gives you the most flexibility on dates.
Condo Painting Calgary & Commercial Services
Commercial Painting Services in Calgary
Our licensed, insured commercial painting team serves offices, retail spaces, strata buildings, and light industrial facilities across Calgary. After-hours and weekend scheduling is available so your operations don’t have to stop. Certificates of insurance available on request for property managers and landlords.
- Strata & condo painting — suite-by-suite scheduling, board-approval experience, minimal disruption
- Office & retail painting — fully licensed & insured, after-hours & weekend scheduling available
- Cabinet refinishing — commercial kitchen and bathroom cabinet painting, a WOW Calgary specialty
Meet Your Calgary Painting Team
Sean Kellington - 13 Years Painting Calgary
Sean and his wife have owned WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Calgary for 13 years. A lifelong Calgarian, Sean volunteers with the Calgary Stampede and gives back through the Dream Centre, Woods Homes, Ronald McDonald House, and Women In Need.
When you book with WOW Calgary, you’re booking with a team that takes pride in driving past your home for years and seeing work they’re genuinely proud of. Every job is led by a senior Emerald Shirt painter who is responsible for making sure every room is picture perfect.
No subcontractors. No surprises. Every painter is a vetted, professional member of the Calgary team. The price on your quote is the price you pay.
Areas Serviced
Calgary Neighbourhoods & Surrounding Communities
Most frequently serviced: Aspen, Mount Royal, Edgemont, Royal Oak, Tuscany, Altadore, Woodbine, Chaparral, Bonavista, and Bearspaw. We also serve Airdrie, Okotoks, High River, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Canmore across Foothills County and Rocky View County.
AspenMount RoyalEdgemontRoyal OakTuscanyAltadoreWoodbineChaparralBonavistaBearspawEvergreenPanorama HillsChestermereAirdrieOkotoksHigh RiverCochraneCanmore
Calgary Painting Schedule
When to Book Your Calgary Painting Project
Interior painting, cabinet refinishing, and drywall repair are available year-round. Exterior painting runs May through October — we start only when temperatures are consistently above 10°C. Calgary’s season is shorter than most Canadian cities, so if you have an exterior project in mind, earlier planning typically means more date options. That said, we work hard to accommodate bookings throughout the season.
- Spring (May–June) — exterior season opens when temps are consistently above 10°C
- Summer (July–September) — prime exterior season, full service including decks, fences, and siding
- Fall & Winter — exterior season ends October, interior and cabinet work carries on year-round
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Calgary — Contact & Hours
Hours
(local time)
| Monday | 6am – 7pm |
| Tuesday | 6am – 7pm |
| Wednesday | 6am – 7pm |
| Thursday | 6am – 7pm |
| Friday | 6am – 7pm |
| Saturday | 7am – 6pm |
| Sunday | 7:30am – 4pm |
Location
Service Area
View on Google MapsThe Precision Painting Process
FREE EASY ESTIMATE
A licensed team member walks your home and provides a detailed, no-surprise quote, with guidance on colors and how to achieve your vision.
SAVE THE DATE
We’ll schedule at your convenience around your calendar and availability.
THE 1 DAY DIFFERENCE
Full crew, every prep step done right, on time and on budget.
EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS
Emerald Shirt walkthrough before we leave. Anything not right, fixed on the spot. 2-year warranty.
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FAQs — Calgary
How much does it cost to paint a house in Calgary?
A typical Calgary home interior ranges from $2,000–$5,000+ depending on scope, number of rooms, ceiling height, and surface condition. Exterior costs vary by siding type, square footage, and prep required. Free, detailed on-site estimates — no hidden fees, no surprises on the day.
Are you licensed and insured to paint in Calgary?
Yes. WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Calgary is fully licensed and insured in Alberta. Certificates of insurance are available on request for property managers, strata boards, or landlords.
What is an Emerald Shirt painter?
Every WOW 1 DAY PAINTING job is led by a senior Emerald Shirt painter — a professional who has completed WOW’s quality certification program and is accountable for the result before the crew leaves. If anything isn’t right, it gets fixed on the spot.
At what temperature can you do exterior painting in Calgary?
We start when temperatures are consistently 10°C or above — both during application and for 48 hours after. Calgary’s exterior season typically runs May through October.
Can you paint vinyl siding and Hardie Board in Calgary?
Yes. We paint vinyl siding using vinyl-safe colour formulations, and Hardie Board using the correct primers and topcoats for Calgary’s climate. Both are very common in Calgary and our crews are experienced with both.
My home was built before 1995 and I want popcorn ceiling removed. What do I need to know?
For homes built before 1995, we require an asbestos report and any necessary remediation before we begin. We guide you through finding a certified inspector — once cleared, we handle the full removal, skim coat, prime, and repaint.
Do I need to be home during the painting?
It's entirely up to you. Many of our clients choose to go about their day while we work. We'll coordinate everything in advance and ensure your home is secure and respected throughout the process.
Do you offer wallpaper removal in Calgary?
Yes. WOW 1 DAY PAINTING provides wallpaper removal and painting services across Calgary. Our crews handle the full process, removal, wall prep, skim coating where needed, and painting, in a single visit for most Calgary homes. Wallpaper removal and painting in Calgary is one of our most requested combination services, particularly in older Calgary homes and condos. Ask about wallpaper removal at your free in-home estimate.
Do you offer eco-friendly or low-VOC interior painting in Calgary?
Yes. WOW 1 DAY PAINTING uses zero-VOC paint on all Calgary projects as standard. Zero-VOC (volatile organic compound) paint produces no lingering fumes, making it safe for families, children, pets, and allergy-sensitive residents immediately after the crew leaves. Our eco-friendly interior painting in Calgary uses premium zero-VOC formulas from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, so you never have to choose between a healthy home environment and a high-quality finish.
Do you offer commercial painting services in this area?
We do. From office interiors to storefront exteriors, we provide high-quality commercial painting services throughout Calgary.
