New paint doesn't hide damaged walls, it highlights them. A doorknob hole, a hairline crack over a door frame, or a nail pop that's been there for years will show through a fresh coat, especially in eggshell or satin.
Most wall damage is straightforward to fix. Small holes and nail pops get filled and feathered. Cracks get taped so they don't come back. Larger holes and water-damaged sections are cut out and replaced with new board.
The step people skip is matching the texture. A smooth patch on a textured wall stands out from across the room, so we blend each repair into the surface around it before priming.
Primer matters too. Fresh joint compound absorbs paint differently than the rest of the wall, and without primer the patch shows up as a dull spot, a problem painters call flashing.
When the same crew repairs the drywall and paints the room, there's no waiting between trades and no finger-pointing over a patch that shows. Describe the damage when you call and we'll include it in one written estimate.