Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painting contractors provide interior painting, exterior painting, and additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the expertise to help you choose interior paints, textures, and finishes of paint and can explain the maintenance needs of your choices. This helps you choose the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prep and paint door frames, windows, cabinets, trim, and moldings. Some (for an added fee) will strip wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Painting pros will begin exterior work by fixing weathering or damage, stripping old paint, sealing potential leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint decks, trim, fences, window frames, siding, doors, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painting companies may also offer the following additional services, depending on their training and skills:- 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 Campbell
- Cost: Get price ranges from at least three painters. Use caution if one company's prices are significantly lower than others.
- Guarantees: Ensure that you get all guarantees in writing, and that you understand what’s covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Your painter can walk you through the different paint selections and their advantages and disadvantages to help you determine the best type for your needs. Certain paints, for instance, resist weather damage more effectively or are better for the environment.
- 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, particularly if they’re working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built before 1978, and you're worried about the possible 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 painting companies. You can also find customer ratings on websites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.