Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many painting companies offer interior painting, exterior painting, and other services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting experts will review the different interior paint types, finishes, and maintenance needs to assist you in determining what’s best for each room. Services could include prepping, priming, and painting door frames, trim, cabinets, windows, and moldings. Optional pre-painting groundwork such as stripping wallpaper or textured coatings may lead to additional charges.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with pros mending weather damaged areas, stripping paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to fences, doors, decks, window frames, siding, trim, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Contractors that have the right qualifications and experience can also take on additional work, such as the following:- 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 Fayetteville
- Cost: Ask for estimates from at least three companies. Be cautious of any contractor that quotes a substantially lower price than others.
- Guarantees: Get a hard copy of your painter's guarantees and ensure you understand how long they last and what they cover.
- Paint types: Have your contractor walk you through paint options and related pros and cons to ensure you select the right kind for your project. Some paints, for example, resist weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- 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. This is especially important if they’re working on a ladder or using power equipment. 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: Get references from friends and neighbors, or check out the Better Business Bureau (BBB) pages of local painters. You can also read customer reviews on websites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.