Services Offered by Professional Painters

Most painting companies offer both interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.

Interior Painting

Professional painters will guide you through different types of interior paints availible, paint finishes, and maintenance requirements to help you decide which paint works best for your space. They'll prime and paint your cabinets, trim, door frames, windows, and moldings, based on what your project calls for. Some painters will remove any existing wallpaper or textured finishings before painting for an extra charge.

Exterior Painting

Before exterior painting, painters repair weathering damage, strip old coatings, seal any leaks with caulk, and wash the walls. They follow by painting trim, window frames, decks, fences, siding, doors, and additional outdoor areas.

Additional Services

Skilled painting crews with the right training and experience can also complete additional work, such as the following:

• 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 Grafton

Below is what you should consider while selecting which residential painter to hire:

• Cost: Get price ranges from at least three painters. Be cautious if one company's prices are much lower than others.
• Guarantees: Get any guarantees in writing and ensure you understand how long they last and what they cover.
• Paint types: Ask your paint pro to go over various paint choices, including the benefits and drawbacks of each, so you can make an informed decision. Some options are designed for specific priorities, such as weather-resistant or eco-friendly formulas.
• Qualifications: Confirm your painter is properly licensed to work in Grafton and in the state of Illinois. All painters should be properly bonded and insured, especially 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, you may want to look for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
• Reputation and reviews: Ask friends, family, and neighbors for references, and look up each provider 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 Grafton?

The cost of professional painting work is influenced by the dimensions of your home, the paint brands chosen, and the time of year. Most painters increase their rates during the summer in response to increased demand. The typical cost of both interior and exterior painting ranges from $0.80 to $3.18 per square foot. Since most homes have greater interior than exterior space, painting the interior is generally more expensive than painting the exterior. For a 2,000-square-foot home in Grafton, you can expect to pay around $3,975 to paint the exterior and $1,590 to $6,360 to paint the interior. Some Grafton painting providers may offer alternative rates of $16.23 to $27.05 per hour. Packaging services together can help you save with these hourly rates. Having interior and exterior painting completed simultaneously instead of separately, for instance, may result in a lower bill.

Sources

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency