Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide interior painting, exterior painting, and extra services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting experts will talk you through the different types of interior paint, types of paint finishes, and maintenance needs to help you decide what’s best for each room. Services may include prepping, priming, and painting cabinets, moldings, door frames, trim, and windows. Optional pre-painting preparation such as removing wallpaper or textured coatings may result in additional charges.Exterior Painting
Painters start exterior jobs by fixing weather damage, removing old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and washing walls. They then paint siding, fences, doors, trim, window frames, decks, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Painting contractors may also provide the following extra 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 Aventura
- Cost: Talk to a few painters to get price estimates. Be wary of unusually cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Ensure that you get a written contract outlining any guarantees and that you understand the duration and scope of coverage.
- Paint types: Your painting company can advise you on the different paint choices and their benefits and downsides to help you determine the best option for your needs. Certain paint types, for instance, withstand weather damage more effectively or are better for the environment.
- Qualifications: A painter in Florida can be registered, which means they can work in their local area, or certified, which means they can work anywhere in the state. Painters also need a general contractor license from the Construction Industry Licensing Board. No matter their other credentials, it's important to verify that your contractor is bonded and insured, particularly 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 may want to look for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Obtain references from family and friends, or check out the Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles of local painters. You can also browse customer ratings on websites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.