Tips on Choosing a Paint Contractor

Painting a house can be done DIY, however sometimes it is money well spent to hire a professional. A professional painter will advise you on colour selections, ideas and will give you that perfect finish.

Painters charge anywhere between $30 and $250 per hour, with an average quoted price of $45 per hour. The average full quoted price for painting work is $3,200.

Smaller jobs typically require only one painter, larger jobs typically require two or more painters.  When there are more painters the quoted hourly price can go above $150.

Painting quotes typically include paint, materials, labour, two coats on walls, doors and trims and three coats on the ceiling. Sometimes quotes require the preparation of surfaces like removal of wallpaper and sanding.

Here are some tips that will help for hiring a contractor.

Have some ideas of colours - Before the initial meeting with the contractor make a list of colours that you would like on your wall.

Quotes - Obtain a minimum of three written quotes from different contractors.

Recommendations - Does the painter have any names and numbers of previous customers that they can use as a reference.

Be Specific - Being specific on your exact requirements when talking to a contractor will allow you to get more accurate quotes.

Process - Ask about the painting process and how the contractor aims to do each colour.

Paint Quality - What brand of paint will the painter use?

Timing - When does the contractor aim to start and finish the project?

Protection of Assets - how will the contractor protect your furniture, floors and fixtures?

Interest - how interested is the contractor in your project? are they very busy?

Contact - How contactable is the contractor? do the answer their telephone? are they on time?

Experience - How experienced is the contractor?