Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painting contractors provide both interior and exterior painting, as well as extra services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the skills and training to aid you in picking out interior paints, textures, and finishes and can answer questions about the upkeep requirements of your selections. This helps you find the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prep and paint moldings, cabinets, windows, door frames, and trim. Some (for an additional fee) will strip wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painters fix weathering damage, strip old paint, seal any leaks with caulk, and clean walls. They follow by painting doors, decks, siding, fences, window frames, trim, and additional outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painters may also provide the following additional 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 Lawrence
As you assess residential painting companies, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Talk to a few companies to get price estimates. Watch out for 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: Your painting pro can guide you through the different paint choices and their advantages and disadvantages to help you determine the best option for your needs. Certain paint types, for instance, protect against weather damage more effectively or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Verify your painter is properly licensed to work in Lawrence and in the state of Kansas. 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 prior to 1978, and you're worried about the possible presence of lead, you may want to look for a contractor who is accredited by the Kansas Residential Lead Hazard Prevention Program to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Obtain references from friends and neighbors, or check out the Better Business Bureau (BBB) listings of local painting companies. You can also browse customer ratings on websites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Lawrence?
Home painting rates fluctuate depending on the square footage, your paint selections, and seasonal demand changes, with summer's busy months being the most expensive. In Lawrence, painting projects for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.74 to $2.98 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior square footage, which leads to higher paint costs indoors versus outdoors. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $3,721, while the interior will run about $1,488 to $5,953. Alternatively, Lawrence's local painters might charge hourly rates between $14.56 and $24.27. If you schedule interior and exterior painting together rather than as separate projects, you’ll likely pay less overall.
