What does a Painting Contractor do?

Painting contractors come in a variety of specialties and their particular type is not always obvious from their listings. From house painters to specialty mural artists, know what kind of painter you want so you can narrow down your search! Do they need to be licensed? Painting contractors are unlicensed in Colorado and Wyoming, but may require local permits per project. Types: Residential: Deals with residential locations such as houses and apartments Commercial: Works primarily within office and industrial locations Interior: Specializes in interiors of buildings, homes Exterior: Specializes in exterior paint needs such as the outsides of homes Specialty: May do everything from murals to faux finishes Before you hire a painter: • Decide which areas of your home/business need to be painted. • Figure out if there is any work you want to have done before painting. • For example, do you want to replace or repair moldings, patch damaged drywall or hang new doors? • Pick your colors! Or ...  more