Brian Kelly Interiors

Brian Kelly Interiors Brian Kelly Interiors offers drywall, painting and interior finishing services within Victoria and the surrounding areas.

For B2B inquiries email at [email protected]; no calls please. Brian Kelly Interiors is operated by Tech Mall Retail and Imports Inc.

A standard drywall finish will have 3 coats of mud on the joints and that's a level 4. On this job I opted to skim the e...
05/25/2026

A standard drywall finish will have 3 coats of mud on the joints and that's a level 4. On this job I opted to skim the entire surface for a level 5 finish. The wall color is SW7667 Zircon.

Before pictures aren't my strong suit but this garage was the final area to complete on this home. A level 4 finish and ...
05/21/2026

Before pictures aren't my strong suit but this garage was the final area to complete on this home. A level 4 finish and a sprayed coat of primer was the right choice to clean up this garage.

Some updated photos of a previous job I posted. The homeowner clad the structural beams with wood and these pictures bet...
05/21/2026

Some updated photos of a previous job I posted.

The homeowner clad the structural beams with wood and these pictures better represent the final product.

This is just a couple rooms of this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house but they were the areas that required the most skill.

Brian Kelly Interiors takes the time to ensure that every detail is perfect.

Question: How important are before and after pictures to potential customers? I have a lot of skills and knowledge when it come to interior finishing but I'm interested in knowing what customers need to encourage future business.

I look forward to your feedback.

You can install drywall around pipes in many different ways.There's reasons for all of them and this will finish nicer t...
05/07/2026

You can install drywall around pipes in many different ways.

There's reasons for all of them and this will finish nicer than installing a thin strip that could break.

04/15/2026

Printed wood grain can look cheap and fade over the years so I matched this store bought gazebo to match the house trim, windows and doors.

If you're interested in customizing a store bought gazebo I would suggest prepainting the components.

Most of the labour to complete this work was due to it being pre-assembled and requiring extensive preparation to protect the deck and railings.

Engage this post in the comments if you're interested in learning more about the process, the products used and the price to paint a pre-assembled gazebo.

02/02/2026

Our homeowner rates are $45/hr with a 2 hour minimum charge. Whether using hand tools or production equipment the hourly cost of labour stays the same and is available to homeowners only.

Inquire via email for contractor rates.

The customer wanted these walls refinished because years of patching left them looking bumpy.I gave them 3 coats of mud ...
02/02/2026

The customer wanted these walls refinished because years of patching left them looking bumpy.

I gave them 3 coats of mud and a sand which left them looking brand new. The cost of labour on this job was $405, 9 hours at $45/hr, and it's a simple way of returning value after 40 years of use.

Brian Kelly Interiors can also turn your textured ceilings into smooth ceilings. With our low overhead business model we cater to DIY homeowners that want the best quality for the lowest price.

These are some stairs I built for a customer last summer. The old stairs were rotten and falling apart so I reused the o...
01/17/2026

These are some stairs I built for a customer last summer. The old stairs were rotten and falling apart so I reused the old design since that's what the customer wanted. This kept the rebuilding process simple and efficient and since the old stairs lasted 50+ years it was assumed that it would last for the time period that the current owner will need them.

Pressure treated lumber was used so priming was done on selected sides to minimize rot, at the customers request. Priming and a durable top coat will be applied this summer since the wood needs a year to off-gas.

Premature painting of pressure treated lumber can result in the bubbling of the paint and reduce the life of the final finish.

When building with lumber it's important to identify the load forces and use the proper fasteners. For this project screws were when the lumber sits on top of a support such as the treads. All other components that are subject to shear loads were fastened with nails.

Cross braces were used under the treads to prevent flexing of the rails and the posts were left long since the customer wanted the option to add post lights in the future. Structural lag screws we used to fastener the stringers to the posts since they provide the shear strength and the customer had them on hand.

Brian Kelly Interiors doesn't advertise exterior building services but I did this for them because they haven't had the best experiences with trusting new contractors. The customer supplied all the materials which really helped me provide them with this service.

Brian Kelly Interiors does not offer structural construction services but we are happy to help people when they need it. We do offer exterior painting but we are primarily equipped to offer efficient and affordable interior finishing services.

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If you or someone you know are considering a renovation or redecoration of your home send me an email or text and I'd be happy to come by and talk to you in person.

This is an example of the sheen quality when applying a semigloss enamel on a kitchen cabinet door with an airless spray...
12/20/2025

This is an example of the sheen quality when applying a semigloss enamel on a kitchen cabinet door with an airless sprayer.

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Victoria, BC

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