Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painters offer interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting specialists will go over the different interior paint types, finishes, and maintenance needs to help you determine what’s best for each room. Services can include prepping, priming, and painting trim, cabinets, door frames, windows, and moldings. Optional pre-painting preparation such as stripping wallpaper or textured coatings may lead to additional charges.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painting contractors mend weathering damage, strip old paint, seal leaks with caulk, and wash the walls. They follow by painting doors, window frames, fences, siding, trim, decks, and additional outdoor surfaces.Additional Services
Painting companies with the right qualifications and experience can also handle additional work, such as the following:- 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 Orlando
Below are some factors to consider when selecting which residential painter to hire:
- Cost: Ask for estimates from at least three providers. Be wary of any company that quotes a substantially cheaper rate than the average.
- Guarantees: Get all guarantees in writing and ensure you know which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you choose the best type for your project. Some paints, for example, are more eco-friendly or better at withstanding weather damage.
- 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, particularly if they’re working on a ladder or using power equipment. If your home was built before 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: Get references from friends and neighbors, and check the Better Business Bureau (BBB) pages of companies you’re considering. You can also check reviews on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Orlando?
Home painting costs differ depending on the square footage, your paint selections, and seasonal demand changes, with summer's busy months being the most expensive. The typical cost of both interior and exterior painting ranges from $0.72 to $2.88 per square foot. Since most homes have more inside than outside space, painting the interior typically costs more than painting the exterior. For a 2,000-square-foot home in Orlando, you can expect to pay around $3,595 to paint the outside and $1,438 to $5,752 to paint the interior. Alternatively, Orlando's local painters may charge hourly rates between $13.74 and $22.89. If you schedule exterior and interior painting together rather than separately, you’ll likely pay less overall.
