Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters offer interior and exterior painting, plus supplementary services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting contractors can assist you in deciding on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on care requirements to determine what works best where. They'll prep, prime, and paint door frames, moldings, windows, trim, and cabinets. Some professionals offer wallpaper or textured finish removal for an added fee.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painters repair weathering damage, strip old coatings, seal leaks with caulk, and clean walls. They follow by painting fences, doors, decks, siding, trim, window frames, and additional outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painters with the right training may also offer the following additional services, depending on their 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 Park Ridge
Below are some factors to consider when choosing which residential painting company to hire:
- Cost: Get estimates from a few companies before deciding. Be wary if one company offers substantially lower estimates than the rest.
- Guarantees: Make sure you get all guarantees in writing, and that you understand what’s covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Have your contractor walk you through paint options and related pros and cons to ensure you select the best type for your project. Some paints, for example, are more eco-conscious or better at withstanding weather damage.
- Qualifications: Ensure the company you hire has the licensing required in Park Ridge and in the state of Illinois. All painters should be properly bonded and insured. This is especially important 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 might 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) pages of local painting companies. You can also read customer reviews on websites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Park Ridge?
What you'll pay to paint your house is influenced by its square footage, the type of paint, and when the job is scheduled. Paint companies often charge higher prices between June and August. In Park Ridge, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.89 to $3.55 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs than when painting the homes exterior. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $4,441, while the interior will run about $1,777 to $7,106. Park Ridge's local painters may offer alternative rates of $19.29 to $32.14 per hour. Bundling exterior and interior painting services together may mean lower overall costs than if you'd split them into separate projects.
