Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting experts will talk you through the different interior paint types, finishes, and maintenance needs to help you decide what’s best for each room. Services may include prepping, priming, and painting moldings, trim, cabinets, windows, and door frames. Optional pre-painting groundwork such as stripping wallpaper or textured coatings may lead to additional charges.Exterior Painting
Painting pros will begin exterior work by repairing weathering or damage, removing old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint siding, trim, fences, window frames, decks, doors, and other outdoor elements.Additional Services
Contractors that have the right training and experience can also take on additional work, such as the following:- 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 St. Paul
Below is what you should consider while deciding which residential painter to hire:
- Cost: Request price estimates from at least three companies. Be cautious of any company that offers a substantially cheaper rate than competitors.
- Guarantees: Get a written copy of any guarantees and ensure you confirm how long they last and what they cover.
- Paint types: Your painting company can guide you through the different paint options and their advantages and disadvantages to help you pick the best type for your needs. Certain paints, for instance, protect against weather damage more effectively 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 before 1978, and you're worried about the possible 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: Get family, friends, and neighbors to provide references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to browse painters you’re considering. You can also browse customer feedback on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in St. Paul?
The price of professional painting work varies by the size of your home, the paint brands chosen, and the season. Most painters increase their rates during the summer in response to increased demand. In St. Paul, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.80 to $3.19 per square foot. Most homes have more interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs than when painting the exterior. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $3,984, while the interior will cost about $1,593 to $6,374. Some St. Paul painting providers may offer alternative rates of $16.29 to $27.14 per hour. Packaging services together can lead to savings with these hourly rates. Having interior and exterior painting completed simultaneously instead of separately, for instance, may result in a lower bill.
