Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most painting companies provide both interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting specialists will review the different types of interior paint, types of paint finishes, and maintenance needs to assist you in determining what’s best for each room. Services may include prepping, priming, and painting moldings, windows, trim, cabinets, and door frames. Optional pre-painting preparation such as removing 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 doors, fences, window frames, trim, decks, siding, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painting contractors may provide the following services as well, depending on their training 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 Los Banos
When selecting a residential painting company, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Request quotes from at least three companies. Use caution if one company's prices are much lower than others.
- Guarantees: Get a hard copy of your painter's guarantees and ensure you confirm what they cover and how long they last.
- 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, withstand 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 on a ladder or using power equipment. If your home was built prior to 1978, and you're worried about the possible 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 for references from friends and neighbors, and review the Better Business Bureau (BBB) pages of painters you’re considering. You can also find ratings on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Los Banos?
The price to paint your home will depend on your home’s dimensions, the paint you choose, and the month. Painters oftentimes quote more in the busy summer season. In Los Banos, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.74 to $2.94 per square foot. Most homes have more interior square footage, which leads to higher paint costs than when painting the homes exterior. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $3,678, while the interior will run about $1,471 to $5,884. Los Banos' local painters may offer alternative rates of $14.28 to $23.80 per hour. Getting exterior and interior painting bundled together can mean paying less overall than you would if you split them into separate projects.
