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What You're Actually Paying For When You Hire a Painter

A look at where the cost of a professional paint job actually goes — and why prep is the biggest line item.

Homeowners sometimes look at a paint estimate and think, "That's a lot for some paint and a few days of rolling." Fair reaction. Here's where the money actually goes.

Materials include paint, primer, caulk, masking supplies, and preparation products. Their share of the total varies with the surfaces, coating system, and amount of preparation needed.

Labor includes preparing the space and surfaces as well as painting. Moving furniture, masking, repairs, sanding, and priming all take time and contribute to the quality of the finish.

The rest is the finish work itself, cleanup, and standing behind the job. We back every project with a two-year workmanship warranty because we do the prep to make it hold up that long.

Proper Prep. Purpose-Built Paint. Professional Painters. Pleasant Process. That's our formula, and it's what you're actually paying for.