Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most painting companies offer interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the skills and training to help you choose interior paints, textures, and finishes of paint and can explain the upkeep requirements of your choices. This helps you choose the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prep and paint trim, door frames, windows, cabinets, and moldings. Some (for an added fee) will remove wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painters mend weathering damage, strip old coatings, seal leaks with caulk, and clean walls. They follow by painting trim, window frames, doors, decks, siding, fences, and additional outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painters with the right training may also offer the following additional services, depending on their 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 Spring Hill
- Cost: Ask for estimates from at least three contractors. Use caution if one installer's rates are much lower than others.
- Guarantees: Get a hard copy of your painter's guarantees and ensure you confirm how long they last and what they cover.
- Paint types: Ask your painting contractor to explain different paint options, including the positives and negatives of each, so you can make an informed decision. Some options cater to 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 particularly important if they'll be working on a ladder or using power equipment. 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, friends, and neighbors, or check out the Better Business Bureau (BBB) listings of local painters. You can also browse customer ratings on websites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.