Top 10 House Painters in Kensington, MD

Porch Pro Headshot Jesus Master Handyman LLC
Painters
Serves Kensington, Maryland
"Jesus and his team of painters pressure washed the brickwork of our church's high bell tower and steeple. They did extensive caulking work and painted all trim and flashing. Overall this was an extremely successful project requiring high bucket lift and working in difficult conditions high above...Read more about Jesus Master Handyman LLC
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"Jesus and his team of painters pressure washed the brickwork of our church's high bell tower and steeple. They did extensive caulking work and painted all trim and flashing. Overall this was an extremely successful project requiring high bucket lift and working in difficult conditions high above...Read more about Jesus Master Handyman LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Perfect Painters & More, Inc.
Painters
Serves Kensington, Maryland
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Happy customers have given Perfect Painters & More in Derwood, MD a positive 5 rating for their top-notch painting services.
Happy customers have given Perfect Painters & More in Derwood, MD a positive 5 rating for their top-notch painting services.
Porch Pro Headshot Five Star Painting of Bethesda
Painters
Serves Kensington, Maryland
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If your home is in need of drywall repairs, turn to the drywall professionals at Five Star Painting of Bethesda. Their 5-star rating makes them a top choice for many residents in Spencerville.
If your home is in need of drywall repairs, turn to the drywall professionals at Five Star Painting of Bethesda. Their 5-star rating makes them a top choice for many residents in Spencerville.
Porch Pro Headshot Rent Painters
Painters
Serves Kensington, Maryland
(134)
If you live in Seat Pleasant, MD and need your walls painted, Rent Painters can be trusted to provide highly trained professionals for the job.
If you live in Seat Pleasant, MD and need your walls painted, Rent Painters can be trusted to provide highly trained professionals for the job.
Porch Pro Headshot Mar & Vall Construction Group
Painters
Serves Kensington, Maryland
(33)
Mar & Vall Construction Group is Family Owned and Operated with over 50 years of combined experience in the construction industry. Serving the DC metropolitan area. We do all residential projects and are always working on all types of projects, from a simple paint job to a more extensive project as...Read more about Mar & Vall Construction Group
Mar & Vall Construction Group is Family Owned and Operated with over 50 years of combined experience in the construction industry. Serving the DC metropolitan area. We do all residential projects and are always working on all types of projects, from a simple paint job to a more extensive project as...Read more about Mar & Vall Construction Group
Porch Pro Headshot Prime Painters LLC
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Serves Kensington, Maryland
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Prime Painters LLC offers more than 20 years of experience. A growing family business, it has provided painting and carpentry services that families and businesses can be proud of. We pride ourselves in staying on or under budget and finishing on time. We know the ins and outs of painting and carpen...Read more about Prime Painters LLC
Prime Painters LLC offers more than 20 years of experience. A growing family business, it has provided painting and carpentry services that families and businesses can be proud of. We pride ourselves in staying on or under budget and finishing on time. We know the ins and outs of painting and carpen...Read more about Prime Painters LLC
Porch Pro Headshot GK Construction, LLC.
Painters
Serves Kensington, Maryland
(7)
At GK Construction, we focus on 100% customer satisfaction. We take pride in our work and making customers our number one priority. We are a licensed, insured and bonded company. We specialize in mold testing, mold remediation, painting and handyman services. We look forward to working and interacti...Read more about GK Construction, LLC.
At GK Construction, we focus on 100% customer satisfaction. We take pride in our work and making customers our number one priority. We are a licensed, insured and bonded company. We specialize in mold testing, mold remediation, painting and handyman services. We look forward to working and interacti...Read more about GK Construction, LLC.
Porch Pro Headshot JAS General Construction & Renovation, Inc.
Painters
Serves Kensington, Maryland
We've been in the construction industry since 1989. With our experience and background, we can take on any remodeling challenge. Our team is always honest, reliable and knowledgeable about the services we provide. We'll make sure that we match you with the materials that suit your home best. We also...Read more about JAS General Construction & Renovation, Inc.
We've been in the construction industry since 1989. With our experience and background, we can take on any remodeling challenge. Our team is always honest, reliable and knowledgeable about the services we provide. We'll make sure that we match you with the materials that suit your home best. We also...Read more about JAS General Construction & Renovation, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot SAPPHIRE REMODELING LLC
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Serves Kensington, Maryland
your satisfaction, is our goal...
your satisfaction, is our goal...
Porch Pro Headshot Global Painting Solutions
Painters
Serves Kensington, Maryland
Global Painting Solutions Serves D.C and the surrounding areas for all your painting needs, We strive to give our clients a quality product at a reasonable price!
Global Painting Solutions Serves D.C and the surrounding areas for all your painting needs, We strive to give our clients a quality product at a reasonable price!

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 Kensington Painters

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Mike Herzog came to our house and gave us a very good bid on the painting. Before the job started we asked for a couple of other things to be done, which were accomplished.

- Paul Shultz
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They did a great job!

- Ben Harrell
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We had a corner fireplace taken out of our kitchen and the room squared off. Mike and his team did a great job. We also had our mail floor repainted and his crew did a great on that job also. He made sure any flaws in the drywall were fixed and filled ...

- Deborah Webb
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Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Sholly 8502 Church Lane Randallstown, Maryland 21133 February 23, 2017 To whom this may concern, It is our pleasure to write this review for Perfect Painters company. The sales representative, Ryan Taylor, met with us about remodel...

- Ruthie Bethea-Sholly
76795

Mike was very professional and polite, he give us a great price and he worked within our budget. And the guys came out and did a really great job. This company is really professional and easy to work with! Thanks again Mike.

- Bruce Atkinson
76104

This company is absolutely great! I have used them multiple times for projects and they have fit me in very quickly, their work has been great, the quotes were very competitive, and the workers were very friendly, completed the job quickly, and cleaned up...

- Aimee Snouffer
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Jesus Master Handyman was very knowledgeable and him and his team did a good job of digging and regrading a problematic area outside my house to get the job timely done.

- Luis Lopez
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Jesus says he is a professional but the work he gave me was poor workmanship. I had him paint my porch which he didn't even tape up the surroundings. he didn't even paint it properly, Jesus had one of his guys just pour the paint on my porch then they jus...

- Abdullah Farook
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Jesus Master Handyman is an exceptional end-to-end service provider for decking solutions. His design, materials, construction and customization consultations assisted us in picking the best possible permutation for our fence and deck project. In addition...

- Mustafa Pajazetovic
547471

Jesus Master Handyman LLC provided outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail during the installation of my tile floors. Their team was professional, courteous, and completed the project ahead of schedule!!!

- Lucy Jacobsen
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Jesus Master Handyman LLC provided outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail during the installation of my tile floors. Their team was professional, courteous, and completed the project ahead of schedule!!!

- Lucy Jacobsen
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Jesus built a screened porch for us and it came out looking great. His work is always very competitively priced and well-built. The porch had a number of tricky design features that he helped work through, and we are very happy with the finished project...

- GREGORY CUMMING

Everything You Need to Know About Kensington House Painters

Can I browse unscreened Painters in Kensington?

We do our best to screen all of our painters. However, there are still some painter professionals in Kensington that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Kensington or MD. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering painting services:

  • Wockenfuss Painting:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • City Painting & Renovation, Inc:
    • Active/Verified License: Yes, Current Status is Active
  • Alty, Inc:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Will Painting Services work in Kensington require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re painter job is in Kensington or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring painters. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the painter performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the painting services folks that everything is in order.

Who should I hire if I need Painting Services in Kensington?

Right now there are about 50 companies in and around Kensington ready to help you with your painting services project.

    Below we've listed a few of the top Painters on Porch:

    All House Painters in Kensington, MD

    Porch Pro Headshot Gill And D Contractors LLC
    Painters
    Serves Kensington, Maryland
    Your home is in good hands when you hire Gill And D Contractors LLC in Chevy Chase Village to paint the walls.
    Your home is in good hands when you hire Gill And D Contractors LLC in Chevy Chase Village to paint the walls.
    Porch Pro Headshot City Painting & Renovation, Inc
    Painters
    Serves Kensington, Maryland
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    Located in Yarrowsburg, City Painting & Renovation provides local homeowners with exceptional drywall repairs.
    Located in Yarrowsburg, City Painting & Renovation provides local homeowners with exceptional drywall repairs.
    Porch Pro Headshot LMCG HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
    Painters
    Serves Kensington, Maryland
    Porch Pro Headshot BlueCollar Scholars
    Painters
    Serves Kensington, Maryland
    Blue Collar Scholars is THE premier landscaping, power washing, and painting service you’ve been looking for. We train each and every one of our Scholars to provide the high-quality service and support that you deserve. Providing 110% satisfaction is our ultimate goal, whether you need full-service...Read more about BlueCollar Scholars
    Blue Collar Scholars is THE premier landscaping, power washing, and painting service you’ve been looking for. We train each and every one of our Scholars to provide the high-quality service and support that you deserve. Providing 110% satisfaction is our ultimate goal, whether you need full-service...Read more about BlueCollar Scholars
    Porch Pro Headshot Three Brothers Restoration
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    Serves Kensington, Maryland
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    Porch Pro Headshot FHS Construction Inc
    Painters
    Serves Kensington, Maryland
    Check out our website for more information about our expertise and previous projects. For serious inquiries: Email: Fhsconcrete@gmail.com Phone Number: 240-417-6207
    Check out our website for more information about our expertise and previous projects. For serious inquiries: Email: Fhsconcrete@gmail.com Phone Number: 240-417-6207
    Porch Pro Headshot Wilson and Son General Contractors LLC
    Painters
    Serves Kensington, Maryland
    Drywall repairs are fast and efficient when you call Wilson and Son General Contractors LLC in the New Carrollton area for assistance.
    Drywall repairs are fast and efficient when you call Wilson and Son General Contractors LLC in the New Carrollton area for assistance.
    Porch Pro Headshot  Essential Woodworking LLC
    Painters
    Serves Kensington, Maryland
    When your walls have suffered damage, you can rely on New Edition Remodeling LLC in Upper Marlboro to repair them properly.
    When your walls have suffered damage, you can rely on New Edition Remodeling LLC in Upper Marlboro to repair them properly.
    Porch Pro Headshot AVALOS CONSTRUCTION INC
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    Serves Kensington, Maryland
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    Porch Pro Headshot Contact Lip's Persnickety Lawn Service LLC
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    Serves Kensington, Maryland
    Porch Pro Headshot FULL SERVICES PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
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    Serves Kensington, Maryland
    Porch Pro Headshot Celso Handyman Services
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    Serves Kensington, Maryland

    Latest projects near Kensington

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    Kensington 20895
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    Drywall Repair
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    Repair 2 drywall hole roughly 2 x 4 to prepare for electrical fixture installation.