Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many painting services offer interior painting, exterior painting, and additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional painting contractors will advise you on different types of interior paint, finishes, and maintenance requirements to help you determine which paint is best for your space. They'll prep and paint your windows, moldings, door frames, trim, and cabinets, depending on what your project needs. Some painters will remove existing or outdated wallpaper or textured finishings before painting for an extra charge.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painters mend weathering damage, strip old paint, seal leaks with caulk, and clean walls. They follow by painting siding, decks, window frames, trim, fences, doors, and additional outdoor areas.Additional Services
Experienced painting contractors may also provide 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 Dallas
Below are some factors to consider when deciding which residential painter to hire:
- Cost: Request price estimates from at least three painters. Be wary of any contractor that quotes a substantially cheaper rate than others.
- Guarantees: Ensure that you get all guarantees in writing and that you understand the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Have your contractor walk you through paint options and related benefits and drawbacks to ensure you select the best type for your project. Some paints, for example, withstand weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Make sure your painter is properly licensed to work in Dallas and in the state of Texas. All painters should be properly bonded and insured, especially 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, you might look for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- 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 check ratings on review sites such as Trustpilot or Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Dallas?
The price to paint your home will vary based on your home’s size, the paint you pick, and the month. Painters typically bill more in the busy summer season. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.98 and $3.93 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 outside. The average price to paint a 2,000-square-foot home in Dallas is $4,916 for exterior work and $1,966 to $7,865 for inside work. Alternatively, Dallas' local painters may charge hourly rates between $22.40 and $37.33. If you schedule exterior and interior painting concurrently rather than separately, you’ll likely pay less in total.
