Top 10 House Painters in Boone, IA

Porch Pro Headshot Coney"s Painting
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Serves Boone, Iowa
Porch Pro Headshot Big O Painting
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Serves Boone, Iowa
Porch Pro Headshot Traditions Home Painting
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Serves Boone, Iowa
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"Kevin painted our new deck this spring and was wonderful. He and his crew were quick and professional. They kept the site clean and did a fantastic job. We are so impressed, we're having them do the interior of our house as well. I highly recommend them."
"Kevin painted our new deck this spring and was wonderful. He and his crew were quick and professional. They kept the site clean and did a fantastic job. We are so impressed, we're having them do the interior of our house as well. I highly recommend them."
Porch Pro Headshot Allure Painting
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Serves Boone, Iowa
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Your number one go to painting company who you can trust and know your project will be done right the first time. We take pride in our work and focus on each job to make sure we pay attention to detail.
Your number one go to painting company who you can trust and know your project will be done right the first time. We take pride in our work and focus on each job to make sure we pay attention to detail.
Porch Pro Headshot Sparks Painting
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Serves Boone, Iowa
(21)
We are a small family painting business. We do interior & exterior painting. We are licensed & insured.
We are a small family painting business. We do interior & exterior painting. We are licensed & insured.
Porch Pro Headshot Central Iowa Decking, LLC
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Serves Boone, Iowa
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Having extensive residential construction experience (20 years), the deafening consensus I've heard from customers is that more times than not working with contractors is STRESSFUL!!! The single most contributing factor, I've gathered, is an overwhelming lack of communication. One of my talents happ...Read more about Central Iowa Decking, LLC
Having extensive residential construction experience (20 years), the deafening consensus I've heard from customers is that more times than not working with contractors is STRESSFUL!!! The single most contributing factor, I've gathered, is an overwhelming lack of communication. One of my talents happ...Read more about Central Iowa Decking, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Craig Charlson Painting
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Serves Boone, Iowa
Providing quality service for all of your home painting needs.
Providing quality service for all of your home painting needs.
Porch Pro Headshot James Tucker's Handyman
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Serves Boone, Iowa
My Name Is James Tucker I started out in Tile Service. I did this for 5 years I moved on next to Residential Remodeling did this for 8 years and from there i have been plumbing for 25 before starting my business I offer Drain Service- Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning and Video Line Inspections. I offe...Read more about James Tucker's Handyman
My Name Is James Tucker I started out in Tile Service. I did this for 5 years I moved on next to Residential Remodeling did this for 8 years and from there i have been plumbing for 25 before starting my business I offer Drain Service- Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning and Video Line Inspections. I offe...Read more about James Tucker's Handyman
Porch Pro Headshot ProLine Painting LLC
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Serves Boone, Iowa
We here at Proline Painting are looking to bring you a quality, no-hassle, finished product, residential or commercial. With our fifteen plus years experience in the painting and home remodeling industry we feel our skills are suited to your current, and future needs. We are licensed, and Insured ...Read more about ProLine Painting LLC
We here at Proline Painting are looking to bring you a quality, no-hassle, finished product, residential or commercial. With our fifteen plus years experience in the painting and home remodeling industry we feel our skills are suited to your current, and future needs. We are licensed, and Insured ...Read more about ProLine Painting LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Winkler & Sons Inc.
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Serves Boone, Iowa

Frequently asked questions about house painters

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint in a new home. You can transform rooms with a change of color, and fresh paint breathes new life into an older home. Costs for painting homes vary. It depends on the rate of labor and on the type of paint you use. Most of the cost comes from the size of the home. The more square footage you need painted, the more expensive the job will be.

The average cost for painter services in a home is estimated at $3,500. On the low side, you can expect to pay $1,200 and $6,500 on the high side. These estimates assume you have a one-story home with around 1,000 square feet of wall to paint. More stories will mean higher costs.

The price is usually divided up into materials and labor. Labor tends to make up 85% of a job, but this can vary depending on the contractor. Most contractors charge between $2 - $6 / square foot. This calculates interior painting jobs with two coats of paint. For more specific paint jobs, such as doors or cabinets, you can expect to be charged $50 - $100 / door or drawer face.

Some contractors have different models of payment, which you may discover when looking up “painting companies near me” or “house painters near me.” You can be charged per room, which averages around $800 - $1,200 for a bedroom, and as high as $3,000 for a living room or similar large space. Some painters may choose to bill hourly, which can range from $20 - $50 / hour for basic painting, and $100 / hour or higher for specialty painting. A skilled painter should be able to cover between 150 – 350 square feet/hour but don’t forget to factor in prep time, clean up, and both coats of paint needed.

The cost of painting a home's exterior is far more variable, depending on your siding. Some sidings (like stucco) can cost up to $3,000 / 1,000 square feet, and that cost can rise if there are multiple stories. Weather can also play a major factor, which is why local painters are in high demand during the summer months. Vinyl siding expands and contracts depending on weather, so you’ll want a latex-based paint that is durable to these changes. For wood siding, latex is always a good option for allowing wood to breathe. Beware acrylic or oil-based paints, as these can create moisture stains. If you have stucco siding, you can go with latex, but it’s not your best option if the walls are damaged. Elastomeric paint will cover those imperfections while still being breathable. This paint is thick and time-consuming to apply. If you have brick siding, you’ll want a porous stain or paint so water doesn’t get trapped inside.

Siding is the biggest factor to cost, as prep and materials needed to do the job correctly can raise the price. Brick and stucco are the most expensive, while metal, wood, vinyl, and concrete tend to be on the lower end. Extra stories mean extra work for the painter, as safety measures and ladders need to be implemented. Painting a second or third story of a home takes longer than painting a single story based on logistics. It’s not just the walls, either. You may want to paint the garage, the shutters, the eaves and downspouts, and the siding and trim.

Your brand of paint can alter costs, as well as the cost of your finish. Flat paint tends to be the cheapest, but is also the least durable. Mid-range finishes, including eggshell and satin, can be good choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Semi-gloss finish will showcase imperfections and dents but is also resistant to cleaning. High-gloss is the most expensive type of finish and is recommended for small areas, such as trim, windows, and doors. While it is possible to DIY your home’s exterior, a professional comes with all the needed materials and is knowledgeable about what will work best and how to stay safe on the job. They are worth serious consideration.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. Years ago, this answer was no because paint continued to slide off the siding. We’ve come a long way since then. The best paint for vinyl is latex urethane paint, as it can cope with the constant contracting and expanding of the siding. Many paint companies create paint specifically designed for siding.

Painting vinyl is similar to painting other exteriors. You’ll want to coat it with primer (something designed for vinyl) and use a brush for the tricky spots. Otherwise, you can use a roller and cover a lot of ground. Once you have the primer, add the topcoat. Vinyl has one more caveat that you should be aware of. Dark colors tend to trap a lot of heat. Most vinyl paints will be light colors as a result, so it reflects heat rather than absorbs it. Weather can be a factor in painting vinyl, and the best weather is overcast, comfortable conditions. Sun, humidity, direct heat, and wind are not your friends when it comes to painting vinyl. You’ll want to ensure that painting your siding doesn’t void its warranty before you begin.

As with any painting, you’ll want to ensure you clean the area thoroughly first. For vinyl, a pressure washer is the best choice. You’ll want to find a recipe that tackles mold and mildew or buy a TSP solution. Mold and mildew tend to get between the paint and the siding, so it’s imperative you deal with them before you paint.

The quick answer is 350 – 400 square feet. This is generally true of wall, ceiling, and trim paint. Primer tends to go less, giving you 250 square feet on average. If you’re painting a dark room with a light color, you may need more primer coats, so keep that in mind. Be aware that fresh drywall is extremely porous and may absorb more paint than expected. Most drywall tends to arrive pre-primed, but be ready if it isn’t. If you have a textured wall (think popcorn ceilings, for example), you should use 20% more paint. If you need to paint 100 square feet of ceiling, it’s recommended you buy enough paint to cover 120 square feet to make up for the texture. You can stretch your paint with the correct tools. A nine-inch roller usually gives the best results for a coat of paint. For textured walls, consider a 1/2-inch nap over a 3/8-inch nap.

Let’s dive into the math. You know how much paint you need per square foot, but how do you calculate that square footage? First, measure the height of every wall, and add it together. Then, do the same for the length of each wall. Multiply those two numbers together, and you have the square footage. If you divide that number by 400 (how much a gallon of paint should cover), you know how many gallons you need to buy. This works for trim and doors as well. Multiply the total lengths and widths together, and divide it by 400. It’s never a bad idea to round up or ensure you have extra paint left over. You may need it for touch-ups or if a specific section requires more paint than you anticipated. It’s better to have too much than too little and have the hardware store mix you more paint. What if the color is off by even a slight bit? That’s a frustration you can easily avoid.

No, you can’t use exterior paint inside. Exterior paint is designed to hold up against weather extremes and, as such, contains more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds were not designed for enclosed spaces; they can smell funky and release toxins that might make you or your pets sick. Exterior paint doesn’t settle in a short amount of time. In cold weather, exterior paint could continually release those toxins for a month or more. In warmer weather, this timeframe may be reduced to weeks. The process of releasing these toxins is called curing. Most professionals will wear masks when painting outside for this reason.

Exterior paint is softer by nature. It needs to be able to breathe and contract or expand with the home. It doesn’t stand up as well to the wear and tear that interior paint deals with on a daily basis. While all paint contains mildewcides and fungicides, the ingredients in exterior and interior paint are very different. The VOCs are needed in both paints to hold the pigment in. If you use exterior paint on indoor surfaces, ventilation is your first concern. This becomes a greater concern when spraying paint instead of rolling it, as spraying it makes it airborne that much quicker.

VOCs can cause lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, irritated eyes and throat, and respiratory issues. This can be an even greater hazard for those with compromised immune systems. Exterior and interior paints are vastly different, so you shouldn’t combine them. It compromises the quality of both paints. Plus, exterior paint isn’t designed to look good inside. Both varieties of paint are highly specialized, and you’ll likely regret using them where they are not intended.

The average cost to paint a 12x12 room is $650, with $400 being on the low end and $900 on the high end. Several factors can change these costs or cause them to rise. If you need drywall or plaster repaired before the job, that will cost time and effort. The higher your walls rise, the more time or paint it might take to finish the job. If you want to use designer paints, you may spend more on the materials. Your cost will also change based on the finish you choose.

Square footage is the most important consideration when factoring the price of a room. A large room, such as a living room, will cost more than a small bedroom or bathroom. Kitchens tend to cost the most since the painting is specific. They require far more attention to detail when you consider backsplashes, cabinets, and trims. Textured walls can add to that cost since it eats up more materials. Different types of paint can change the cost as well. On average, eggshell, satin, and flat are the cheapest paints. Matte, semi-gloss, latex, and oil are mid-range and all competitively priced. High-gloss paint is expensive and best used on small surfaces like trims.

You have the option to do the work yourself, of course. Be aware that it’s never as simple as splashing paint on the walls. You’ll need to purchase all the required materials, such as brushes, painter’s tape, rollers, trays, and plastic to prevent spillage. You’ll need to clean the walls and remove outlet covers and switch plates. Once that’s done, you can use painter’s tape on all the edges and then start. The big question you will need to ask yourself is whether you have the time. Painters are efficient, have all the tools, and do the job constantly. They will know immediately the best way to handle it.

Now that you know the scope of your project in terms of cost and effort, you can start dreaming in color.

Recent reviews for Boone Painters

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I have worked with Kevin on multiple projects. I would highly recommend him.... though I hesitate to say that because I want him available when I need him ! :) He takes great pride in doing beautiful work. He offers suggestions and has a great eye. I w...

- Katherine Dahmen
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Excellent work quality. Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent value.

Would highly recommend!

- Janet Gardner
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Kevin painted our living room, dining room, hallways and did an excellent job! He was very organized, professional, clean and incorporated some helpful ideas on our project. I would highly recommend him for any paint job for interior or exterior work. ...

- Carol Bond
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Selling our home and inspection turned up some siding work to be done. I submitted a request for an estimate at 9 AM on Sunday and promptly received a call from Kevin within 30 minutes. He was out later that day to give me a bid and the work was completed...

- Kevin Kotek

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