Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painting services provide interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the skills and training to aid you in picking out interior paints, textures, and finishes and can explain the upkeep requirements of your selections. This helps you find the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prime and paint cabinets, moldings, windows, door frames, and trim. Some (for an additional fee) will remove wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painting contractors repair weathering damage, strip old paint, seal any leaks with caulk, and clean walls. They follow by painting trim, decks, window frames, doors, fences, siding, and additional outdoor elements.Additional Services
Painters may also offer the following additional services, depending on their qualifications and 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 Topeka
Below are some factors to consider when selecting which residential painting company to hire:
- Cost: Request price estimates from at least three companies. Be wary of any contractor that offers a substantially lower price than the average.
- Guarantees: Get any guarantees in writing and ensure you understand what they cover and how long they last.
- Paint types: Your painting company can walk you through the different paint choices and their benefits and downsides to help you pick the best option for your needs. Certain paints, for instance, withstand weather damage more effectively or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Make sure the company you hire has the licensing required in Topeka and in the state of Kansas. Make sure your painter is properly bonded and insured, especially 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 might look for a contractor who is accredited by the Kansas Residential Lead Hazard Prevention Program to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask friends, family, and neighbors for references, and look up each painter you’re considering on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). You can also check ratings on review sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Topeka?
What you'll pay to paint your house varies depending on its size, the type of paint, and the timing. Paint companies often charge higher prices between June and August. The typical cost of both interior and exterior painting is about $0.66 to $2.65 per square foot. Since most homes have more inside than outside space, painting the interior is generally more expensive than painting the exterior. For a 2,000-square-foot home in Topeka, you can expect to pay around $3,317 to paint the outside and $1,327 to $5,308 to paint the interior. Some Topeka painting providers may offer alternative rates of $11.92 to $19.86 per hour. Packaging services together can lead to savings with these hourly rates. Having exterior and interior painting completed at the same time, for instance, may result in a lower bill.
