Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters offer both interior and exterior painting, as well as extra services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the skills and training to help you choose interior paints, textures, and finishes and can answer questions about the upkeep requirements of your choices. This helps you choose the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prime and paint trim, cabinets, moldings, windows, and door frames. Some (for an added fee) will remove wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Painters start exterior jobs by fixing weather damage, removing old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and washing walls. They then paint decks, trim, window frames, siding, fences, doors, and other outdoor surfaces.Additional Services
Painters may provide the following services as well, 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 Bremerton
When selecting a painting service, keep these key points in mind.
- Cost: Talk to a few painters to get price estimates. Be wary of exceptionally cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Request guarantees in writing and ensure you know which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you select the right kind for your project. Some paints, for example, are more eco-friendly or better at withstanding weather damage.
- Qualifications: Painters in Washington must be licensed as specialty contractors by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. In most cases, painters cannot employ subcontractors. The state requires contractors to be bonded and insured, and it's important to verify this information with the painter you hire, especially 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, you may want to look for a firm and a contractor that are certified by the Department of Commerce to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask friends and neighbors for references, and look up each contractor 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 Bremerton?
Home painting costs differ depending on your home's surface area, your paint selections, and seasonal demand changes, with summer's busy months being the most expensive. In Bremerton, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.78 to $3.13 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior square footage, which leads to higher paint costs inside versus outside. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $3,912, while the interior will cost about $1,565 to $6,260. Bremerton's local painters may offer alternative rates from $15.82 to $26.36 per hour. Bundling exterior and interior painting services together may mean paying less overall than you would if you split them into separate projects.
