Four Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Interior Painting Contractor

by Kevin Smith Author

A new coat of paint can do wonders for a room. A couple of cans of a carefully selected color and a paint brush allows you to transform one or two rooms into something more vibrant and interesting. Painting a room is an easy do-it-yourself home renovation project.

A much larger project that involves multiple rooms is best left to the pros. An interior painting contractor will ensure that you get high-quality results from the job. The contractor should have experience in the work, a strong local reputation, and the professionalism to work with you on your terms.

As a new homeowner, you will likely need an interior painting specialist to refresh the walls of your new property. Or, you may want rooms of your current home redone for a totally new appearance.

If you are looking for interior painting contractors in Canton, be prepared to ask important questions about the job and what they are prepared to do. Here are four key questions to ask to determine if the contractor is right for you.

What Is Your Experience?

A reputable and licensed contractor will tell you how long it has been in the painting business. A painting company that has been around for at least five years is a good sign, and a company that works primarily with local homeowners is a plus. A company that relies on a good local reputation cannot afford to have it tarnished by poor work.

Are Your Workers Insured?

Painting companies typically hire subcontractors to do the work on site. If this is the case with the company you want to work with, ask if the workers are covered by workers’ compensation and ask to see copies of the policy and the general contractor’s liability coverage. Sufficient coverage of the company and its workers will protect you as the homeowner from being financially liable if a worker is hurt on the job.

How Much Prep Is Involved?

Preparation of the walls is as important as the painting process itself. The contractor should explain to you the prep work involved and have it put into the written contract. Holes and bad spots in walls must be repaired. Old paint must be sanded or scraped off as much as possible to prevent the paint from peeling and cracking prematurely. It helps to inquire if prep work costs extra.

Will You Clean Up?

Any painting company worth its reputation will clean up the areas they worked in after the job is done. You will want to have this detail in the written contract, just to be sure. The workers should be responsible for removing any empty paint cans and buckets, used drop cloths, excess paint remnants and anything else associated with the job.

These are essential questions to ask if you plan to hire a painting contractor in Canton for interior work. You may have other, more detailed inquiries. Your painting professional will have the answer to them.