Top 10 House Painters in Idaho City, ID

Porch Pro Headshot Treasure Valley Revival, LLC.
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
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"We recommended Ron to one of our tenants. They hired him to install a safety bar in their shower stall. The finished work looked great and the customer had nothing but good things to say about Ron. He showed up as scheduled, was friendly and polite and completed the job in a timely manner. We will ...Read more about Treasure Valley Revival, LLC.
"We recommended Ron to one of our tenants. They hired him to install a safety bar in their shower stall. The finished work looked great and the customer had nothing but good things to say about Ron. He showed up as scheduled, was friendly and polite and completed the job in a timely manner. We will ...Read more about Treasure Valley Revival, LLC.
Porch Pro Headshot NEO PRO SERVICES LLC
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
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Neo Pro Services specializes in home remodeling and painting. From Start To Finish, Inside and out, helping you achieve your Makeover! Neo Pro Services goes GREEN whenever possible to help ensure our environment a healthy future for our children, families and generations to come to have plenty of...Read more about NEO PRO SERVICES LLC
Neo Pro Services specializes in home remodeling and painting. From Start To Finish, Inside and out, helping you achieve your Makeover! Neo Pro Services goes GREEN whenever possible to help ensure our environment a healthy future for our children, families and generations to come to have plenty of...Read more about NEO PRO SERVICES LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Propeller Painting & Remodeling LLC
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
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"STELLAR RECOMMEND! I just completely renovated a 1946 house in Star! Replaced the whole kitchen, leveled & added new flooring throughout, added closets, removed an entire bathroom, and fit in a new shower, stackable W/D, toilet and vanity, got Caleb's creativity re-doing the ceiling, installed new...Read more about Propeller Painting & Remodeling LLC
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"STELLAR RECOMMEND! I just completely renovated a 1946 house in Star! Replaced the whole kitchen, leveled & added new flooring throughout, added closets, removed an entire bathroom, and fit in a new shower, stackable W/D, toilet and vanity, got Caleb's creativity re-doing the ceiling, installed new...Read more about Propeller Painting & Remodeling LLC
Porch Pro Headshot 360 Painting of Meridian
Painters
Serves Idaho City, Idaho
(18)
"Jim is an awesome person to work with. Active listener, always willing to put his customers needs first, punctual, reliable....there are so many good things to tell about the owner of 360 Painting. Just to make it short: I would highly recommend his services, very professional yet compassionate and...Read more about 360 Painting of Meridian
"Jim is an awesome person to work with. Active listener, always willing to put his customers needs first, punctual, reliable....there are so many good things to tell about the owner of 360 Painting. Just to make it short: I would highly recommend his services, very professional yet compassionate and...Read more about 360 Painting of Meridian
Porch Pro Headshot Collins Brothers Painting
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
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Collins Brothers Painting is your local affordable experts whether you need to paint 300 units of apartments or want a fancy faux finish in your bathroom, our group of master painters can do it all. We are happy to serve all of Southern Idaho and have been doing so since the early 1990's. We can gu...Read more about Collins Brothers Painting
Collins Brothers Painting is your local affordable experts whether you need to paint 300 units of apartments or want a fancy faux finish in your bathroom, our group of master painters can do it all. We are happy to serve all of Southern Idaho and have been doing so since the early 1990's. We can gu...Read more about Collins Brothers Painting
Porch Pro Headshot PROFESSIONAL PAINTING
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
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Been painting for over 20 years. Quality minded and the customer always comes first! And the job is not completed until you say its completed. No money down when working with us and we will come out to your job dressed in professional painters whites. When you want the job done right call Dave!
Been painting for over 20 years. Quality minded and the customer always comes first! And the job is not completed until you say its completed. No money down when working with us and we will come out to your job dressed in professional painters whites. When you want the job done right call Dave!
Porch Pro Headshot New Image Painting LLC
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
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Let the experts from New Image Painting LLC in Maybell help you paint your home the way you want it.
Let the experts from New Image Painting LLC in Maybell help you paint your home the way you want it.
Porch Pro Headshot Idaho Stone Crafters LLC
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
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Our company specializes in artistic concrete countertops, water fountains, wall art, clear coatings and more. Please feel free to contact us for free estimates or more information anytime when the time is right.
Our company specializes in artistic concrete countertops, water fountains, wall art, clear coatings and more. Please feel free to contact us for free estimates or more information anytime when the time is right.
Porch Pro Headshot vrba interior design & finishes
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
-Interior Design -exterior design -remodeling -restorations -decorative painting and finishes -decorative plaster finishes -faux painted finishes -painting - hand brushed technique -furniture design -furniture restorations -furniture refinishing and repair -antique restorations and repair -artwork
-Interior Design -exterior design -remodeling -restorations -decorative painting and finishes -decorative plaster finishes -faux painted finishes -painting - hand brushed technique -furniture design -furniture restorations -furniture refinishing and repair -antique restorations and repair -artwork
Porch Pro Headshot Boise Painting Pros
Painters
Serves Idaho City, Idaho
Anyone can use a brush and roller to slap paint on the walls. We've all heard the horror story of a DIY painting project gone wrong or the nightmares that can come from hiring the wrong painting contractor. What makes us different is our attention to detail and the fact that we treat every project a...Read more about Boise Painting Pros
Anyone can use a brush and roller to slap paint on the walls. We've all heard the horror story of a DIY painting project gone wrong or the nightmares that can come from hiring the wrong painting contractor. What makes us different is our attention to detail and the fact that we treat every project a...Read more about Boise Painting Pros

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 Idaho City Painters

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We hired David to paint our house. He did an outstanding job and was very reasonable. He did a magnificent tape off job and was completed and cleaned within the week.

- James Ginzel
85531

I just had a complete interior paint job done and it looks amazing! He caulked in places I would probably would have skipped if I had painted. The house looks like new inside. They were worth every penny!

- Justin Hale
84154

I hired Carlos and Christina to paint my basement. They were courteous and professional throughout every encounter as well as easy to get a hold of during the day. I hired them to do all the painting in my basement (sprayed my doors/trim and and rolled th...

- M Decker
82773

Carlos and Christina have painted many rooms in our house and they always work efficiently, very neatly and with the best quality materials! They listened well to our needs and provided the best solutions! Their prices are right too! I highly recommend...

- Michelle Griffith
82868

New Image Painting was very professional, fast and extremely helpful in helping pick paint colors and determine the vision for our job. They painted the entire 2300 square feet first floor of our home including ceilings in one week. They were wonderful ...

- Paula Sawyer Winn
399685

Horrible company, they owe money all over town. Don't trust these guys.

- John Meier
69949

Ron and Steve patched and textured 17 holes in our drywall from a plumbing job. They also painted the entire wall where they patched, not just the patches. They were promt, polite, and cleaned up after themselves. I expected a mess from the sanding of the...

- Madge Thomas
68768

Ron was very good to work with. His carpenter built a fireplace mantel surround and Ron rewired the gas fireplace switches so they would not appear on the front of the mantel. There was a problem with the size of the mantel when it was first built - it ...

- Kris Cutler
68511

Ron was excellent to work with. He was very prompt, efficient, and honest in his dealing with me and my renters. He did quality work repairing our fence. This was a small job, but he treated me as if I were an important client. I will certainly Treasu...

- Stephanie Cox
68433

Ron is prompt, reliable, and courteous in the extreme. We have engaged him for a number of projects, from the very small up to building us a new deck. He has become our first choice for all kinds of repair and improvement work.

- Jim Reynolds
68407

I have known Ron for several years and he is dependable and honest.

- Greg Wright

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Porch Pro Headshot M and J Painting
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
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Our premier painting services have a quality guarantee at a price that fits your budget and your expectations.
Our premier painting services have a quality guarantee at a price that fits your budget and your expectations.
Porch Pro Headshot Scribner Interiors
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Porch Pro Headshot Tylobo LLC
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Porch Pro Headshot Patriot Painting
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Porch Pro Headshot Fosters Painting
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho
We provide quality interior and exterior house painting including all type's of painting, staining and finishing, wall paper removal , deck and fence finishing. We use all quality materials and guarantee our work.
We provide quality interior and exterior house painting including all type's of painting, staining and finishing, wall paper removal , deck and fence finishing. We use all quality materials and guarantee our work.
Porch Pro Headshot Sifford Contracting Services, LLC
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Porch Pro Headshot Mr. Paint
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Professional residential painting and custom interior finishes
Professional residential painting and custom interior finishes
Porch Pro Headshot Spectrum Services LLC
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Porch Pro Headshot Flawless Painting LLC
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Serves Idaho City, Idaho