Tera Painting
Tera Painting is a Seattle-based residential and commercial painting company founded in 2012 and owned and operated by Matt Houghton. The company has completed 1,200+ projects with a process built around written proposals that document the full scope, products and price before any work is scheduled, clear daily communication from the crew, and proper surface prep before the first coat goes on. Residential work covers interior and exterior house painting, cabinet painting, deck and fence painting, pressure washing, wallpaper installation and removal, carpentry and drywall repair and installation, while the commercial side handles interior and exterior painting and drywall for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, apartment complexes and schools. Tera Painting is a PCA Accredited Contractor, is licensed and insured, uses Benjamin Moore products on every residential project, and backs completed work with a 7-year workmanship warranty and a lifetime product warranty. Free estimates are available by phone, virtually or on-site.
Services
Interior house painting
Exterior house painting
Cabinet painting
Deck and fence painting
Pressure washing
Why choose us?
Location & hours
1107 N 98th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
FAQs
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Tera Painting provides free estimates by phone, virtually or on-site, and the online estimate tool gives you a cost and timeline in as little as 30 seconds. Estimates are detailed so you know what to expect before any work begins.
Is your work warrantied?
Yes. Every completed project is backed by a 7-year workmanship warranty plus a lifetime product warranty. If something goes wrong with the workmanship within that period, Tera Painting comes back and makes it right.
Will the final bill match the estimate?
Yes. Tera Painting works to a No-Surprise Guarantee: what the company quotes is what you pay. Every project starts with a written proposal documenting the full scope, products and price before any work is scheduled.
How much does house painting cost in Seattle?
Pricing depends on your home's size, the number of surfaces and the condition of the existing paint. Tera Painting provides free, detailed estimates so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
What paint do you use?
Tera Painting uses Benjamin Moore paints on every residential project, chosen specifically for the Pacific Northwest climate. For cabinets the company uses Renner 643 primer and Renner 765 topcoat, applied with a spray process for a smooth, factory-like finish.
What is the best time of year to paint a house in Seattle?
In the Seattle area, late spring through early fall, roughly May through September, is the best time to paint exteriors, since dry conditions and moderate temperatures let paint cure and adhere properly. Interior painting can be done year-round.
Can you paint kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them?
Yes. Cabinet painting costs a fraction of a full replacement and can transform the look of a kitchen or bathroom. Tera Painting uses a specialized process including cleaning, sanding, priming and professional-grade cabinet coatings, and handles both onsite work and offsite door painting. Most cabinet projects are completed in just a few days.
Do you offer commercial painting services?
Yes. Tera Painting provides full interior and exterior commercial painting for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, apartment complexes, schools and more, along with commercial drywall repair and installation. Crews work around your schedule to reduce downtime and coordinate directly with facilities and property management teams.