Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painters offer interior and exterior painting, as well as additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the skills and training to help you select interior paints, textures, and finishes of paint and can explain the maintenance needs of your selections. This helps you find the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prime and paint door frames, windows, trim, moldings, and cabinets. Some (for an additional fee) will strip wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.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 siding, trim, window frames, doors, fences, decks, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painting contractors may also provide 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 Mentor
Below are some factors to consider when choosing which residential painter to hire:
- Cost: Request price estimates from at least three providers. Be wary of any company that offers a substantially cheaper rate than others.
- Guarantees: Get any guarantees in writing 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 right kind for your project. Some paints, for example, are more eco-conscious or better at withstanding weather damage.
- Qualifications: Ensure the company you hire has the licensing required in Mentor and in the state of Ohio. All painters should be 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 references from family and friends, and check the Better Business Bureau (BBB) pages of providers you’re considering. You can also check ratings on sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Mentor?
The price of professional painting work depends on the size of your home, the paint categories chosen, and the season. Most painters raise their rates during the summer in response to increased demand. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.71 and $2.83 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior surface area than exterior surface area, which means the cost to paint inside will be more expensive than the cost to paint the exterior. The average cost of painting a 2,000-square-foot home in Mentor is $3,532 for outside work and $1,413 to $5,651 for interior work. Alternatively, painters in Mentor might charge you an hourly rate between $13.32 and $22.21. Bundling services will usually reduce costs. If you schedule exterior and interior painting concurrently rather than as separate projects, you’ll likely pay less overall.
