Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painting contractors provide interior painting, exterior painting, and additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the skills and training to help you select interior paints, textures, and finishes of paint and can answer questions about the upkeep requirements of your choices. This helps you choose the right paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prep and paint moldings, cabinets, door frames, trim, and windows. Some (for an added fee) will remove wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with pros fixing weather damaged areas, stripping paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to doors, decks, window frames, siding, fences, trim, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Painting contractors may also provide the following extra 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 Middletown
Below are some factors to consider when choosing which residential painting company to hire:
- Cost: Request quotes from at least three painters. Use caution if one installer's rates are much lower than others.
- Guarantees: Make sure you get all guarantees in writing and that you understand the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you select the best type for your project. Some paints, for example, withstand weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Any contractor in Connecticut who works on contracts valued higher than $200 each or $1,000 total annually must register with the Department of Consumer Protection. Always verify that your contractor is properly bonded and insured, especially if they’re working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built prior to 1978, and you're concerned about the presence of lead, consider looking for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask friends and neighbors for references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to review providers you’re considering. You can also find customer feedback on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Middletown?
Home painting prices differ depending on project size, the paint you choose, and seasonal demand changes, with summer's busy months being the most expensive. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.86 and $3.45 per square foot. Most homes have more interior surface area than exterior surface area, which means the cost to paint inside will be greater than the cost to paint the exterior. The average price to paint a 2,000-square-foot home in Middletown is $4,318 for outside work and $1,727 to $6,909 for inside work. Alternatively, painters in Middletown may charge between $18.48 and $30.80 per hour. Hourly prices may save you money if you choose to bundle services. For example, you'll pay less to have your home's exterior and interior painted together than you would if you’d scheduled the projects separately.
