Painting that stands up to desert sun
Paint does two jobs: it makes the house look right, and it protects the surfaces underneath. In the Coachella Valley, sun and heat test that second job every day. Mejia Construction paints interiors and exteriors across Cathedral City and the valley with the prep, repairs and coatings that give the finish a real chance to last.
Painting services
- Interior painting for walls, ceilings, doors and trim.
- Exterior stucco painting, including crack repair and primer where needed.
- Fascia, eaves, garage doors and entry doors.
- Cabinet painting for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Drywall repair before interior paint, so patches disappear.
- Color samples on the wall, so you see the color in your own light.
Our painting process
- Walkthrough and colors. We look at the surfaces, talk about sheen and colors and note repairs.
- Protect. Cover floors, furniture, landscaping and fixtures; mask windows and hardware.
- Prepare. Wash exterior surfaces, scrape loose paint, fill cracks and patch drywall or stucco.
- Prime. Spot-prime repairs and bare surfaces so the topcoat looks even.
- Paint. Apply the coats the product calls for, following the shade on exterior jobs.
- Walk and touch up. Review every room or wall with you and handle touch-ups before cleanup.
Signs it’s time to repaint
- Exterior color looks faded or chalky, especially on south and west walls.
- Paint is peeling around windows, doors or fascia.
- Hairline cracks are spreading across the stucco.
- Interior walls show scuffs, patches and old nail holes.
- You are getting ready to sell or just moved in and want your own colors.
Painting in the Coachella Valley
Summer highs here regularly pass 100 degrees, and strong UV breaks down pigment and binder over time. That is why prep and product choice matter more here than in milder climates. Exterior work is scheduled for the cooler part of the day, and we avoid painting surfaces that are hot to the touch. Stucco moves with temperature, so we repair cracks before paint instead of painting over them. Many communities have HOA color rules, so plan the approval into your timeline. Painting is also the finishing step in most of our home remodels and home additions.
