Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many painting companies offer interior painting, exterior painting, and other services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting companies can help you decide on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on maintenance requirements to determine what works best where. They'll prep, prime, and paint trim, door frames, cabinets, windows, and moldings. Some professionals provide wallpaper or textured finish removal for an extra fee.Exterior Painting
Professional painters will begin exterior work by fixing weathering or damage, stripping old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint trim, doors, siding, decks, window frames, fences, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painting companies 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 Brooklyn Park
As you compare painting contractors, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Request quotes from at least three contractors. Be cautious if one installer's rates are significantly lower than others.
- Guarantees: Ask for guarantees in writing and ensure you know which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related benefits and drawbacks to ensure you choose the best type for your project. Some paints, for example, withstand weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Minnesota painters who provide just interior or just exterior painting may not need a license. However, painters who offer both services must be licensed by the Department of Labor and Industry. Contractors with employees must show proof of insurance to obtain a license—we recommend getting proof of insurance for all contractors who work on your home, particularly if your painters will be working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built prior to 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: Get references from family, 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 Brooklyn Park?
How much you'll pay to paint your house varies depending on its square footage, the kind of paint, and the timing of the job. Paint companies often charge higher prices between June and August. The typical cost of both interior and exterior painting is about $0.84 to $3.36 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 Brooklyn Park, you can expect to pay around $4,195 to paint the outside and $1,678 to $6,713 to paint the interior. Brooklyn Park's local painters may offer alternative rates of $17.67 to $29.46 per hour. Getting interior and exterior painting bundled together may mean lower overall costs than if you'd split them into separate projects.
