House painting and business painting are jobs better left to the professional. While painting a room, home or business yourself may cost less, painting contractors provide quick, quality and hassle-free services to get your painting job done right.
Selecting a painting contractor is not necessarily about finding the cheapest price. Clearly communicate your expectations, including the paint quality and colors desired, the preparation required and the scope of the painting project. Ask painting contractors to include worker’s compensation policies and proof of insurance with their bids. Choose painting contractors who offer excellent customer service, are punctual with appointments and express a genuine interest in your painting project.
To find painting contractors for your home or business, evaluate the following:
1. Does the painting contractor provide quality painting services, backed by references?
2. What kind of services does the painting contractor provide? Are the services clearly outlined in the job quote?
3. What price will the painting contractor charge you? Is the bid all-inclusive, or do additional services require extra charges?
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Hire painting contractors who provide top-quality painting services and references
Qualified painting contractors will be more than happy to supply a list of satisfied customers as references. If you are still unsure about the painter's job quality after speaking to references, ask to examine the painting contractor's work completed at another home or business. Look for quality surface preparation, even paint coverage, excellent paint quality and attention to detail.
I recommend: ServiceMagic and
Renovation Experts are good places to begin your painting contractor search by getting pre-screened painting contractor information online.
InduSpray offers an online photo gallery highlighting a few of their industrial and commercial painting projects.
Raider Painting features a client list on its website.
Choose painting contractors who clearly communicate their services
Select a commercial painting contractor who clearly outlines his services, like painting the ceiling, sanding the woodwork, filling imperfections, taping the windows and priming the walls. Conscientious painters will cover or remove furniture, clean up after the job is complete and return furniture to its original position. Find out if the painting contractor will be doing the job alone or with a crew, and request the same crew from the beginning of the job through completion to ensure consistency in quality.
I recommend: HomeBlue provides referrals to pre-screened painting contractors based on your specific type of painting project.
Wilson & Hampton is a painting business that specializes in commercial, industrial or hospitality projects.
Raider Painting offers a comprehensive services list created especially for business-related paint jobs.
Select painting contractors who offer competitive prices for the services rendered
A less expensive painting service quote does not always mean a better value. Ask exactly what services are included in each bid, if the painting business will be paid by the job or by the hour, and how long the paint job will take to complete. Get it in writing. If you are not purchasing the paint yourself, request a high-quality paint most appropriate for your project and expect to pay a mark up.
I recommend: Paint Platoon USA Coating Solutions are industrial painting contractors that offer free online price estimates.
CertaPro Painters offers a limited 2-year warranty on interior and exterior paint jobs. Get free quotes from up to 4 commercial painting contractors in your state at
Renovation Experts.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Some painting businesses work strictly on a referral basis without the need for advertising. A sure fire way to find a reputable paint contractor is to ask for references from friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers.
- The best painting contractors communicate with you throughout your paint job and incorporate your options. If you are disappointed with a color selection, share your opinions openly. It is better to pay a little more for a new paint color than to live with a color you dislike.
The official source of Painting Contractors is the Painting Contractors page at Business.com
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