Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters offer interior painting, exterior painting, and additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting contractors can advise you when deciding on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on maintenance requirements to figure out what works best where. They can prep, prime, and paint trim, windows, cabinets, moldings, and door frames. Some professionals offer wallpaper or textured finish stripping for an extra fee.Exterior Painting
Professional painters will begin exterior work by fixing weathering or damage, removing old paint, sealing potential leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint siding, decks, fences, window frames, doors, trim, and other outdoor elements.Additional Services
Painting companies may also offer the following extra 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 Edina
Below are some factors to consider when choosing which residential painting company to hire:
- Cost: Contact a few painters to get price estimates. Watch out for unusually cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Make sure you get all guarantees in writing, and that you understand the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related pros and cons to ensure you select the best type for your project. Some paints, for example, resist 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 may want to look for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Request references from family, friends, and neighbors, and review the Better Business Bureau (BBB) pages of painters you’re considering. You can also find reviews on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Edina?
Home painting rates vary depending on the square footage, the paint you choose, and seasonal demand changes, with summer's busy months being the most expensive. The average price for both interior and exterior house painting in Edina is $0.84 to $3.36 per square foot. Most homes have more interior space than exterior space, which results in higher indoor painting costs compared to exterior painting costs. For a 2,000-square-foot home, expect to pay about $4,195 for exterior painting and anywhere from $1,678 to $6,713 for interior painting. Alternatively, painters in Edina may charge anywhere from $17.67 to $29.46 per hour. Hourly prices may save you money if you choose to bundle services. For example, you'll pay less to have your home's exterior and interior painted together than you would if you’d scheduled them separately.
