Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painters offer interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting contractors can advise you when deciding on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on care requirements to figure out what works best where. They'll prep, prime, and paint windows, door frames, moldings, cabinets, and trim. Some professionals provide wallpaper or textured finish stripping for an added fee.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painters mend weathering damage, strip old coatings, seal any leaks with caulk, and wash the walls. They follow by painting fences, window frames, decks, siding, trim, doors, and additional outdoor areas.Additional Services
Qualified painting companies may also provide the following additional services, depending on their expertise:- 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 Irving
When selecting a residential painting company, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Request quotes from at least three contractors. Use caution if one provider's estimates are much lower than others.
- Guarantees: Ask for guarantees in writing and ensure you know which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Ask your painting contractor to walk through paint selections in detail, covering the pros and cons of each. This will help you decide on the best option for your project. Some paints have better weather resistance or use more eco-friendly formulas.
- Qualifications: Verify your painter is properly licensed to work in Irving and in the state of Texas. All painters should be properly bonded and insured. This is especially important if they’re working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built before 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: Ask friends and neighbors for references, and look up each painter you’re considering on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). You can also check ratings on review sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Irving?
The price of professional painting work is influenced by the square footage of your home, the paint categories chosen, and the season. Most painters raise their rates during the summer in response to increased demand. The typical cost of both interior and exterior painting is about $0.98 to $3.93 per square foot. Since most homes have more inside than outside space, painting the interior typically costs more than painting the exterior. For a 2,000-square-foot home in Irving, you can expect to pay around $4,916 to paint the outside and $1,966 to $7,865 to paint the interior. Alternatively, Irving's local painters may charge you an hourly rate between $22.40 and $37.33. Bundling services will usually reduce costs. It usually costs less in total to schedule exterior and interior painting at the same time rather than as separate services.
