Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide interior and exterior painting, plus supplementary services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting specialists will talk you through the different types of interior paint, types of paint finishes, and maintenance needs to assist you in deciding what’s best for each room. Services may include prepping, priming, and painting windows, moldings, cabinets, door frames, and trim. Optional pre-painting groundwork such as removing wallpaper or textured coatings may lead to additional charges.Exterior Painting
Professional painters will begin exterior work by mending weathering or damage, removing old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint doors, fences, window frames, decks, trim, siding, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Experienced painters may also offer the following services, 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 Commerce
When searching for a residential painting company, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Contact a few companies to get price estimates. Be wary of unusually cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Ensure that you get all guarantees in writing, and that you understand what’s covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Ask your painter to go over different paint choices, including the pros and cons of each, to help you make an informed decision. Some options cater to specific priorities, such as weather-resistant or eco-friendly formulas.
- Qualifications: Confirm your painter is properly licensed in Commerce and in the state of Michigan. Make sure your painter is 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 concerned about the presence of lead, consider looking for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Get friends and neighbors to provide references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to review providers you’re considering. You can also find customer reviews on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Commerce?
Home painting rates vary depending on the square footage, the paint you choose, and seasonal demand changes, with the busy summer months being the most expensive. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.85 and $3.39 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior surface area than exterior, which means the cost to paint the interior will be greater than the cost to paint outside. The average price to paint a 2,000-square-foot home in Commerce is $4,235 for exterior work and $1,694 to $6,777 for interior work. Alternatively, local Commerce painters may charge anywhere from $17.94 to $29.89 per hour. Hourly rates may save you money, especially if you're bundling services. For example, if you get both your home’s exterior and interior painted at once, you’ll pay less overall than you would if you’d scheduled the projects separately.
