Date: 02/01/24
Request Stage: Ready to Hire
Check off each feature that will need to be painted/stained. (Check all that apply).: Other
Comment: Kitchen cabinets, upper and lower, need to be painted.
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Shiplab, Tile, Trim , and 1 more
"Everything construction did a tile project for us. Installing floor tile. The work was outstanding! Highly recommend them for any tile and home renovations. They are also proficient and installing cabinets and doors."
CJ G. in October 2023
Bellingham, WA·
Painting
"Byron did an amazing job painting the interior of our house. The work was done professionally and with exceptional attention to detail. There was no problems at all from start to finish. Don't hesitate to hire him for all your painting. Except he will be coming back to our house in September to paint our exterior doors."
Steve K. in August 2022
Mount Vernon, WA·
Cleaning, Repairs, Remodels , and 1 more
"Top notch. Would recommend them for any and all projects. They also painted the exterior of my house with excellent results."
Dennis N. in November 2016
CD
Bellingham, WA·
"Rick did a phenomenal job for us on a full-house, extremely detailed project. It was a lot of work, and he plowed through it with a great attitude. His finish work was excellent, texturing on point, and he even painted the entire interior of the house flawlessly. I highly recommend Rick's work and would hire him again when needed."
Craig F. in August 2024
BC
Burlington, WA·
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain
"We had an extremely difficult paint on the exterior of our house. They did an outstanding job with excellent quality paint and workmanship. Very professional workers and courteous in all respects. Crew finished much quicker than we had expected. They put in long and hard days. We have pictures of the finished job."
Chris A. in October 2020
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Frequently asked questions
Painters usually price a job by the square feet of the project. Sometimes they’ll include flat fees for fixed expenses, like overhead and permits.
We make finding a painter easy. Simple use our directory to find a painter. Here you can browse local pros, check their reviews and do your first screening without ever having to call. We’ve also prescreened all the pros for you, to give you peace of mind.
Interior painting makes for a doable DIY project. You can save some money and get a real sense of accomplishment by doing this yourself. And, with the right prep work – covering, taping and scraping – it’s fairly forgiving. But it takes a lot of time to move furniture, tape trim, prep the surface and cover your floor, let alone apply the actual paint. Instead, save yourself the time and hassle and find a local interior painter.
Leave exterior painting to the pros. Not only do you need to worry about the type and quality of the paint, you’ll also likely need a ladder and considerably more prep work. You’ll likely need additional equipment like ladders, scaffolding and possibly a paint sprayer. It’s almost cheaper to just hire a pro. Talk to a local exterior house painter about your project.
- Do your research. Understand what to expect and what to look for in a pro. Look at paint types, prices and costs.
- Interior home painting costs $1,000-$2,800
- Exterior painting costs $1,700-$4,100
- Painting a ceiling costs $150-$350
- Painting cabinets costs $350-$1,200
- Trim painting costs $500-$1,500
- Calculate paint coverage
- Call pros for site inspections and estimates. Always get three to five estimates.
- Check references, compare quotes, look at past work. After you have estimates in hand, do one final pass to compare the contractors.
- Sign a contract with the pro of your choice. You might need to make a down payment, usually 25% to 50% of the total project cost to cover material costs, but not all pros require this. Don’t pay for the entire project upfront.
- A complete inspection. Each pro takes a walk around your home to evaluate the condition of your current paint, the size of the job and any obstacles for accessing the site. They do this to see how much prep work they’ll need and estimate how long the job will take. The more thorough the inspection, the more accurate the quote.
- Color consultation. Expect each contractor to have varying color options and suggestions. However, you have the final say.
- Listen to the pro – they’re experts after all – but don’t get pushed into a color combination or finish type that you don’t want. Understand the different exterior paints or interior paint choices before your pro arrives.
- A rough estimate or complete quote. Finishing contractors vary here. Usually, they can quote straightforward projects on the spot. But some may need to take it back to their shop to run numbers and give you a detailed estimate with costs broken out. Neither method is better than the other, but just make sure to get multiple quotes.
- How long have you been in business? A long business history helps you avoid shoddy companies. It’s hard for a service business to stay in business if they don’t do good work.
- Are you licensed and insured? Not all states require a license for painting homes, but many do. Always use one that’s insured.
- Do you belong to any professional organizations? You’ll find many online, like the Painting Contractors Association or the Finishing Contractors Association?
- Do you have other work I can look at? Always check a portfolio or, in the case of painters, it’s better to look at work they did a few years ago to see how well it’s held up.
- How long will the job take? Get a rough estimate but get it in writing.
- How many people are in your crew? This is especially important if you work remotely. More people generally means more noise, but they’ll be done faster.
- Will I be in the way if I’m home during the painting? You usually won’t be in the way, but this question helps you understand what to expect while they’re working. They’ll need to lay down coverings and do a lot of prep work.
- Do you guarantee your work? Never hire a painter who doesn’t guarantee their work. This often means they’ll rush the prep work, since peeling never happens right away.
- What type of paint do you use, and how long is it rated to last? Different rooms need different paint and the exterior needs exterior paint. It comes in different grades with different guaranteed lifetimes.
- Can you supply a written estimate and contract? Never use a painter who isn’t willing to put his work in writing.
Top Painting Projects
- Paint Cabinets
- Paint or Stain a Deck
- Paint or Stain a Fence
- Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
- Paint or Stain Interior Surfaces
- Paint or Stain Single Items
- Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
- Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
- Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
- Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
- Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
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