Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painting contractors offer interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painters can help you decide on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on care requirements to determine what works best where. They'll prep, prime, and paint door frames, trim, moldings, cabinets, and windows. Some professionals provide wallpaper or textured finish stripping for an added fee.Exterior Painting
Professional painters will begin exterior work by repairing weathering or damage, stripping old paint, sealing potential leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint decks, siding, doors, fences, trim, window frames, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Painting contractors may also offer the following services, depending on their training 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 Corvallis
When searching for a residential painting contractor, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Get estimates from a few companies before deciding. Be cautious if one company offers substantially lower estimates than others.
- Guarantees: Get any guarantees in writing and ensure you understand what they cover and how long they last.
- Paint types: Your painting company can walk you through the different paint choices and their advantages and disadvantages to help you choose the best one for your needs. Certain paints, for instance, withstand weather damage more effectively or are better for the environment.
- Qualifications: Painters in Oregon must be licensed by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. To obtain a license, a contractor must pass a knowledge exam and provide proof of insurance. We recommend always asking for proof of insurance yourself, particularly if contractors will be working on a ladder or using power equipment. If your home was built before 1978, and you're concerned about the presence of lead, you may want to look for a contractor who is trained and certified to work with lead-based paint under Oregon’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask family and friends for references, and look up each business you’re considering on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). You can also browse review sites such as Trustpilot or Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Corvallis?
Home painting prices vary depending on your home's surface area, your paint selections, and seasonal demand changes, with summer's busy months being the most expensive. The typical price for both interior and exterior house painting in Corvallis is $0.73 to $2.90 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior space than exterior space, which results in higher indoor painting expenses compared to exterior painting costs. For a 2,000-square-foot home, anticipate paying about $3,626 to paint the exterior, and anywhere from $1,451 to $5,802 to paint the interior. Alternatively, Corvallis' local painters may charge you an hourly rate between $13.94 and $23.24. Bundling services will usually reduce costs. It normally costs less in total to schedule interior and exterior painting at the same time rather than as separate services.
