Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painters offer interior and exterior painting, as well as additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting specialists will talk you through the different interior paint types, finishes, and maintenance needs to assist you in determining what’s best for each room. Services can include prepping, priming, and painting cabinets, windows, moldings, trim, and door frames. Optional pre-painting groundwork such as stripping wallpaper or textured coatings may result in additional charges.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with painters repairing weather damaged areas, stripping paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to window frames, siding, decks, trim, fences, doors, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Painters 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 Napa
Below are some factors to consider when choosing which painting professional to hire:
- Cost: Talk to a few painters to get price estimates. Be wary of unusually cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Get any guarantees in writing and ensure you understand what they cover and how long they last.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you choose the right kind 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 with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built before 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 friends 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 Trustpilot or Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Napa?
Home painting prices fluctuate depending on the square footage, the paint you choose, and seasonal demand changes, with the busy summer months being the most expensive. The average price for both interior and exterior home painting in Napa is $0.91 to $3.66 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior space compared to exterior space, which leads to higher indoor painting costs compared to exterior painting costs. For a 2,000-square-foot home, expect to pay about $4,573 to paint the exterior, and anywhere from $1,829 to $7,316 to paint the interior. Alternatively, painters in Napa may charge you an hourly rate between $20.15 and $33.58. It typically costs less to schedule exterior and interior painting at the same time rather than as separate services.
