Professional Painting Solutions
Paint alters a space more completely than any comparable investment, and it protects what sits underneath. We work through color, sheen, and product selection with you instead of handing over a fan deck.
Koreatown presents conditions that newer parts of the city do not. Much of the housing stock dates to the 1920s and 1930s, and those buildings were finished in plaster rather than drywall. Plaster repairs differently, cracks along different lines, and will not accept a patch and a coat of paint the way a modern wall does. Getting it right requires knowing which cracks are cosmetic settlement and which indicate something that should be addressed before any coating goes on.
Older buildings bring a second consideration. Any structure built before 1978 may carry lead-based paint in its earlier layers, and federal rules govern how those surfaces can be sanded or scraped. It is worth asking about with any contractor, because the answer changes both method and timeline.
For interior work we select sheen by room rather than applying one product throughout. Flat conceals the imperfections common in old plaster but does not tolerate scrubbing. Eggshell suits living areas. Satin and semi-gloss handle kitchens, bathrooms, and trim. On exteriors, the stucco and brick common along the Wilshire corridor need different preparation from one another, and we treat them accordingly.
Our Service Process
Consultation
Design & Planning
Construction

Final Walkthrough
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A painting project becomes considerably easier when preparation, application, and cleanup are handled by people who do it daily. Furniture is moved and covered, floors are protected, hardware is removed where the finish requires it, and the space comes back to you clean. Working in occupied buildings, we also plan around the reality that your neighbors did not commission this project, and we keep disruption inside your unit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a painting project take?
What areas do you serve?
MT Improvement works throughout Koreatown and the greater Los Angeles area, along with Orange County and the San Fernando Valley. We operate from 3450 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, close enough to the neighborhood that scheduling a walkthrough rarely takes long.
Do you work with Korean-speaking homeowners?
Do you help with color selection?
Yes. At MT Improvement, we walk you through color and finish options that suit your style and your space, and we are glad to answer questions at any point. One consideration specific to older Koreatown buildings: many have limited natural light, particularly units facing a lightwell or an adjacent building. A color chosen under showroom lighting will read considerably darker in that setting, so we recommend sampling on the actual wall and looking at it at the hours you are usually home.
