Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many painting companies provide both interior and exterior painting, plus additional 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 cabinets, door frames, trim, windows, and moldings. Some professionals offer wallpaper or textured finish removal for an added fee.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with pros mending weather damaged areas, removing old paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to trim, doors, decks, fences, siding, window frames, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painting contractors may provide the following services as well, depending on their training 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 Lewiston
As you evaluate painting contractors, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Ask for pricing from a few companies before deciding. Be cautious if one company offers substantially lower rates than others.
- Guarantees: Get a hard copy of your painter's guarantees and ensure you understand what they cover and how long they last.
- Paint types: Have your contractor walk you through paint options and related benefits and drawbacks to ensure you select the best type for your project. Some paints, for example, withstand weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Ensure the company you hire has the licensing required in Lewiston and in the state of Maine. All painters should be properly bonded and insured, especially 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: Request references from friends and neighbors, and check the Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles of painters you’re considering. You can also find reviews on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Lewiston?
The price to paint your home will vary based on your home’s size, the paint you select, and the month. Painters usually quote more in the busy summer season. In Lewiston, painting projects for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.69 to $2.78 per square foot. Most homes have more interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs inside versus outside. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior costs approximately $3,472, while the interior will run about $1,389 to $5,555. Alternatively, Lewiston's local painters may charge you an hourly rate between $12.93 and $21.55. Bundling services will usually reduce costs. It usually costs less in total to schedule exterior and interior painting together rather than as separate services.
