Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide both interior and exterior painting, as well as supplementary services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting contractors can help you decide 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 windows, trim, cabinets, moldings, and door frames. Some professionals offer 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 leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint decks, window frames, trim, doors, fences, siding, and other outdoor elements.Additional Services
Painters 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 Cleveland
As you compare painting contractors, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Get price ranges from at least three companies. Use caution if one provider's estimates are significantly lower than others.
- Guarantees: Get a written copy of any guarantees and ensure you confirm how long they last and what they cover.
- Paint types: Ask your painting contractor to go over various paint choices, including the benefits and drawbacks of each, to help you make an informed decision. Some options are designed for specific priorities, such as weather-resistant or eco-friendly formulas.
- Qualifications: For most residential painting jobs, you'll want to hire a painter that has a Home Improvement License from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. A painter with this license can work on jobs valued between $3,000 and $25,000. Individuals or companies must be bonded and insured to apply, but it's important that you verify this information with any contractor working on your home. This is especially important if they'll be 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: Get family, friends, and neighbors to provide references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to browse companies you’re considering. You can also read customer reviews on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Cleveland?
The price of professional painting work is influenced by the size of your home, the paint categories chosen, and the season. Most painters increase their rates during the summer due to increased demand. In Cleveland, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.83 to $3.34 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs indoors versus outdoors. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $4,170, while the interior will run about $1,668 to $6,671. Alternatively, Cleveland's local painters might charge hourly rates between $17.50 and $29.18. It usually costs less in total to schedule exterior and interior painting at the same time rather than as separate services.
