Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide interior painting, exterior painting, and additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting pros will go over the different interior paint types, finishes, and maintenance needs to assist you in deciding what’s best for each room. Services can include prepping, priming, and painting trim, moldings, cabinets, windows, and door frames. Optional pre-painting preparation such as stripping wallpaper or textured coatings may result in additional charges.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painters repair weathering damage, strip old coatings, seal any leaks with caulk, and wash the walls. They follow by painting siding, window frames, doors, fences, decks, trim, and additional outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painting contractors may also offer the following additional services, depending on their qualifications and experience:- Concrete staining
- Crown molding installation and repair
- Drywall and plaster repair
- Popcorn ceiling removal
- Pressure washing
- Wallpaper hanging or removal
How To Choose a Painter in Bentonville
- Cost: Request quotes from at least three painters. Be cautious if one provider's estimates are significantly lower than others.
- Guarantees: Be certain you get all guarantees in writing, and that you understand the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Ask your painter to go over different paint options, including the benefits and drawbacks of each, so you can make an informed decision. Some options cater to specific priorities, such as weather-resistant or eco-friendly formulas.
- Qualifications: Painting contractors working on jobs valued at over $2,000 must be licensed by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. Subcontractors working under a licensed contractor are not required to be licensed themselves. Always confirm that your contractor is fully bonded and insured, especially if they’re working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built prior to 1978, and you're concerned about the presence of lead, you may want to look for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask friends and neighbors for references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to browse painters you’re considering. You can also browse customer feedback on sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.