In Mark Twain's classic "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Tom tricks his friends into painting his aunt's fence. You probably won't get that lucky, but there are good reasons many homeowners keep their painting in-house. No building codes apply to interior decoration; if you do something dumb, you don't risk life and property as you would if you were, say, tackling a rewiring job; and because labor typically accounts for 80 to 85 percent of the price of a paint job, you'll save a ton by doing the work yourself.
An apprentice painter generally charges between $25 and $40 per hour for their services. Painters at this level of expertise are usually newer and best hired for simple interior and exterior paint jobs. Many of these professionals are still learning the ins and outs of the industry, so you should consider that when deciding how much detail and time your painting project will entail. Though the cost of a professional painter at this level will be lower per hour, you may not get the best possible quality.
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Another tip to maintain an even finish when cutting-in is to hold your brush parallel to the adjacent surface then draw a 2' - 3' long paint line in one continuous motion about 1/2" -1" away from the edge, until most of the paint that was on your brush has released onto the surface. This will apply the paint evenly along the line, then you can immediately go back over it to bring your cut line closer to the corner without the fear of having so much excess paint on your brush.
You can pair Behr’s Polar Bear with a dusty blue shutter or siding color for a classic yet contemporary farmhouse color palette. Similarly, it looks great on board and batten siding styles as well. And if there isn’t a Sherwin or Ben Moore paint store nearby, this off-white neutral home color can be found at Home Depot.
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Experience LevelAverage Rate per HourApprentice$25 - $40Journeyman$45 - $70Master$60 - $100
If you have a large painting job, we can also complete the project in stages to make it more convenient for you and to help spread out the costs over time.
This typically falls in the winter months of November-February each year when painting companies are less busy. Colder weather means fewer exterior painting jobs available for painters which results in more competitive price quotes for interior work.
Most painting companies (including our own) do not price work on an hourly basis.
The method used to apply the paint varies, depending on the type of paint and the surface itself. For example, oil-based paint is best applied with a roller, and latex based paint can be sprayed onto the surface. The size of the project, the colors used and the layout of the walls also can affect the method used.
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Painting might seem like an easy task — and it well may be, for a pro — but most experts recommend not doing this job yourself. Outdoor painting is more complicated than indoor painting, since siding materials can be difficult to paint on and you have to account for elements like wind and humidity.
Though it may seem like rain and snow can appear at any time in Colorado, the highest rainfall tends to arrive in spring. Waiting until dry weather arrives before starting an exterior paint job gives your home’s siding a chance to dry out after winter snow and spring rain. Waterlogged siding can compromise paint’s ability to dry properly, but experienced painting contractors in Evergreen, CO can determine when your siding’s moisture has reached a workable level. Contractors should also know when wet weather is on the horizon and can avoid it as necessary.
Type of PrimerInterior Primer Price per GallonExterior Primer Price per GallonAdhesiveN/A$15 - $60Latex$15 - $60$20 - $80Oil$25 - $70$20 - $50Shellac$30 - $80$20 - $60
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