How much do painting & staining companies typically cost?
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Average$740
- Typical Range$419 - $1,102
- Low End - High End$250 - $1,467
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Houston, PA·
Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms, Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms, Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms , and 10 more
"Great job. Easy to work with. Very reasonable."
Rajiv S. in December 2014
BA
Wildwood, VT·
"Alec is great! I have hired him twice now for various tasks and both times he was on time, super personable and got everything done in the time frame I was provided. I'm very happy with the results. Affordable is an accurate part of the name. I will hire again and pass along his name to friends and family."
Meghan K. in June 2024
Pittsburgh, PA·
Painting, Commercial, Residential , and 1 more
"it was a Great experience working with MulticolorPainters."
July P. in December 2024
Pittsburgh, PA·
Door Installation, Bath Remodel, Drywall , and 2 more
"My excellent power wash for the deck was with Rick George."
ralph R. in October 2018
Monessen, PA·
Lawn care, Landscaping, Lawn care , and 3 more
"Quick to reply, same day estimate, and was even able to get my desperately unkempt lawn handled the next day. They did a great job! I’ll be keeping them on all summer."
Mia T. in May 2023
SP
Pittsburgh, PA·
Painting
"He's the only one that has done my painting for the past 20 years. He's very honest and trustworthy, I leave him by himself in the house and I have done so for years. He does just about any painting technique and does it well. He is neat and cleans up after himself and fixes what is needed along the way."
Doctor W. in December 2014
Pittsburgh, PA·
Power washing, Painting
"everything she took care, she knew how to do it, she has a quick response."
Necei C. in September 2020
H
Drywall, General Handyman Services, Bathrooms , and 1 more
"The Handy Express employees were great! They were so efficient and thorough . I smelled something burning in my light switch and the lights in the ceiling kept blinking. I was worried about a possible fire. They were concerned about our safety and arrived right away. They did a great Job! I highly recommend them."
Donna M. in December 2023
AP
Bethel Park, PA·
Baseboards and crown molding, Drywall, Faux finish , and 2 more
"The contractor, Sean Hunter, is very friendly and a hard worker. He let me know what needed to be done and why, and he gave me a reasonable estimate. My two decks were badly in need of cleaning and staining and even needed minor repairs for nails sticking up out of the wood. Sean completed the power washing one day, and then he came back and finished the entire staining on another day. He seems to really care about doing a good job and he is a good communicator. He will call you to let you know when he will be there and he is very honest. I would use Sean again in the future for any deck maintenance work I might need."
Barbara H. in September 2018
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Costs for related projects in Pittsburgh, PA
- Paint a Home Exterior$1,065 - $3,006
- Paint a Home Interior$938 - $2,641
- Paint a Kitchen Cabinet, Door, or Small Project$419 - $1,102
- Power Wash Exterior Surfaces$248 - $444
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.
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