How much to paint drywall?

New in town been in the business for over 25 years. Got a job to do and was wondering what I should charge per sq. foot to paint dry wall? All suggestions welcome.

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How are all you painters surviving this economy?

I own a painting company in central Florida and I’m finding it hard to survive the rapid declining economy! So I wanted to inquire with all you painters on how you’re holding up? I miss the days when I was raking in jobs from left to right. But that’s all

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How many coats of paint?

I got a quote from a painter that told me that a primer and 1 coat of paint is enough. He used the analogy that the second coat is like car wax in that only the top coat does anything. What are your thoughts?

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Painting Ceilings

I found a professional painter in the paper, advertising 36 years of experience. I called him and he came to my house to give an estimate to paint the ceilings in my house. I have 9 rooms, some with cathedral ceilings. I called 5 other companies and got estimates, but

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Hiring a Painter

When getting your exterior house painted, are the gutters around the house typically included in the painting costs and do most painters paint the gutters(to match the trim)? Or, is this extra? We are having a painter do our house exterior and he does not include the casing around the

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Primer vs Two Coats of Paint Without Primer

I recently had my 50 year old home repainted. On the suggestion of the contractor he used two coats of high quality Sherwin Williams top coat and no primer. Now I am concerned that the job will be compromised and the longevity compromised.

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Does trimming include windows?

I’m having my exterior painted. My painter has just informed me that he only trims the outside frame of windows. My understanding of trim is the ENTIRE window. What gives?

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