Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide interior painting, exterior painting, and additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting companies can advise you when deciding on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on upkeep requirements to determine what works best where. They can prep, prime, and paint moldings, door frames, windows, cabinets, and trim. Some professionals provide wallpaper or textured finish removal for an extra fee.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painting contractors mend weathering damage, strip old paint, seal any leaks with caulk, and wash the walls. They follow by painting trim, doors, siding, fences, decks, window frames, and additional outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painting contractors 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 Washington
When looking to hire a residential painting contractor, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Request quotes from at least three contractors. Be cautious if one provider's estimates are much lower than others.
- Guarantees: Ask for guarantees in writing and ensure you understand which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Your painter can walk you through the different paint choices and their advantages and disadvantages to help you pick the best option for your needs. Certain paints, for instance, resist weather damage more effectively or are better for the environment.
- Qualifications: Verify your painter is properly licensed in Washington and in the state of Ohio. All painters should be properly bonded and insured. This is especially important if they’re working on a ladder or using power equipment. If your home was built before 1978, and you're worried about the possible presence of lead, consider looking for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask for references from friends and neighbors, and review the Better Business Bureau (BBB) pages of companies you’re considering. You can also check reviews on sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Washington?
The price to paint your home will be determined by your home’s square footage, the paint you choose, and the time of year. Painters typically bill more in the busy summer season. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.74 and $2.97 per square foot. Most homes have more interior surface area than exterior surface area, which means the cost to paint the interior will be more expensive than the cost to paint the exterior. The average cost of painting a 2,000-square-foot home in Washington is $3,712 for outside work and $1,485 to $5,939 for interior work. Alternatively, local Washington painters may charge anywhere from $14.50 to $24.18 per hour. Hourly prices may save you money if you choose to bundle services. For example, if you get both your home’s interior and exterior painted at once, you’ll pay less overall than you would if you’d scheduled the projects separately.
