Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting specialists will talk you through the different types of interior paint, types of paint finishes, and maintenance needs to help you determine what’s best for each room. Services can include prepping, priming, and painting cabinets, trim, door frames, moldings, and windows. Optional pre-painting preparation such as stripping wallpaper or textured coatings may result in additional charges.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with pros repairing weather damaged areas, removing old paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to fences, siding, trim, window frames, decks, doors, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Experienced painters may also offer the following services, depending on their expertise:- 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 Camarillo
- Cost: Request quotes from at least three painters. Use caution if one provider's estimates are significantly lower than the rest.
- Guarantees: Make sure you get a written contract outlining any guarantees and that you understand the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related pros and cons to ensure you choose the right type for your project. Some paints, for example, resist weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Painters who work on jobs valued at over $500 must be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board. To obtain this license, a contractor must have proof of experience and must have workers' compensation insurance if they have employees. Any contractor you hire should be properly bonded and insured, especially if they’re working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built before 1978, and you're concerned about the presence of lead, you might look for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask friends, family, and neighbors for references, and look up each contractor you’re considering on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). You can also check ratings on review sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.