Services Offered by Professional Painters

Many painting services provide interior, exterior, and additional services.

Interior Painting

Interior painting specialists will talk you through the different types of interior paint, types of paint finishes, and maintenance needs to assist you in deciding what’s best for each room. Services could include prepping, priming, and painting windows, moldings, cabinets, trim, and door frames. Optional pre-painting preparation such as stripping wallpaper or textured coatings may result in additional charges.

Exterior Painting

Exterior work starts with pros mending weather damaged areas, removing old paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to decks, doors, trim, fences, siding, window frames, and other outdoor areas.

Additional Services

Painting contractors may also offer the following services, 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 Tooele

When searching for a house painting service, consider these key factors.

• Cost: Get price quotes from at least three companies. Be cautious of any company that offers a substantially cheaper rate than competitors.
• Guarantees: Get a written copy of any guarantees and ensure you confirm what they cover and how long they last.
• Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related benefits and drawbacks to ensure you select the right kind for your project. Some paints, for example, withstand weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
• Qualifications: Painters must have a contractor license from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. Companies with employees must provide proof of insurance, but you should always ask to see proof of bonding and insurance from any contractor who works on your home. This is particularly important if they'll be working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built before 1978, and you're worried about the possible presence of lead, consider looking for a contractor who is certified by the Department of Environmental Quality Lead-Based Paint Program.
• Reputation and reviews: Ask family and friends for references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to review painters you’re considering. You can also read customer feedback on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.

How Much Does Painting Cost in Tooele?

The price 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 is about $0.65 to $2.59 per square foot. Since most homes have greater interior than exterior space, painting the interior tends to cost more than painting the exterior. For a 2,000-square-foot home in Tooele, expect to pay around $3,232 to paint the outside and $1,293 to $5,171 to paint the interior. Some painters in Tooele may offer alternative rates of $11.36 to $18.93 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
• Utah Department of Environmental Quality
• Utah Division of Professional Licensing