Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide both interior and exterior painting, as well as additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painters can assist you in deciding on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on upkeep requirements to figure out what works best where. They'll prep, prime, and paint windows, moldings, cabinets, door frames, and trim. Some professionals offer wallpaper or textured finish removal for an added fee.Exterior Painting
Painters start exterior jobs by fixing weather damage, stripping old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and washing walls. They then paint doors, trim, decks, window frames, siding, fences, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Experienced painting contractors may also offer the following additional 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 Miami
As you compare painting contractors, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Get price quotes from at least three providers. Be wary of any company that offers a substantially cheaper rate than competitors.
- Guarantees: Get all guarantees in writing and ensure you understand which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Ask your painting contractor to walk through paint selections in detail, including the positives and negatives of each. This will help you select the best option for your project. Some paints have better weather resistance or use more eco-friendly formulas.
- 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 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, friends, and neighbors, 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.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Miami?
The price to paint your home will be determined by your home’s size, the paint you pick, and the season. Painters typically bill more in the busy summer season. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.71 and $2.85 per square foot. Most homes have more interior surface area than exterior, which means the cost to paint inside will be more expensive than the cost to paint the exterior. The average price to paint a 2,000-square-foot home in Miami is $3,566 for outside work and $1,427 to $5,706 for interior work. Some painters in Miami may offer alternative rates of $13.55 to $22.58 per hour. Bundling services can help you save with these hourly rates. Having exterior and interior painting completed at the same time, for instance, may result in a lower bill.
