Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters offer interior painting, exterior painting, and extra services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painters can help you decide on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on maintenance requirements to determine what works best where. They can prep, prime, and paint windows, cabinets, moldings, door frames, and trim. Some professionals provide wallpaper or textured finish stripping for an extra fee.Exterior Painting
Painting pros will begin exterior work by fixing weathering or damage, stripping old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint window frames, doors, decks, siding, fences, trim, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Experienced painters may also offer the following services, depending on their expertise:- 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 Four Corners
- Cost: Talk to a few companies to get price estimates. Be wary of exceptionally cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Make sure you get all guarantees in writing and that you understand the duration and scope of coverage.
- Paint types: Have your contractor walk you through paint options and related benefits and drawbacks to ensure you select the right kind for your project. Some paints, for example, withstand weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- 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 make sure that your contractor is 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 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: Request references from family and friends, and look at the Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles of painters you’re considering. You can also find reviews on sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.