Top 10 House Painters in Middletown, DE

Porch Pro Headshot CertaPro Painters of Delaware
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When you bring in the professionals from CertaPro Painters of Wilmington, DE in the Elkton, MD area to paint your home, your walls will look fantastic.
When you bring in the professionals from CertaPro Painters of Wilmington, DE in the Elkton, MD area to paint your home, your walls will look fantastic.
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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Porch Pro Headshot All in one Property Maintenance
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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All in one Property Maintenance is here for you with skilled professional staff and quality service. We provide free and fair estimates with satisfactory work. Contact us today and let us be the source of your new project. Veteran Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured
All in one Property Maintenance is here for you with skilled professional staff and quality service. We provide free and fair estimates with satisfactory work. Contact us today and let us be the source of your new project. Veteran Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured
Porch Pro Headshot Blast Of Color Painting  Inc.
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
Offering a Wide Range of Residential & Commercial Painting Services from Interior & Exterior Painting to Power Washing! We serve Dover, Camden, Felton, Harrington, Middletown, Smyrna, Clayton, Townsend, Bear, Newark, Delaware City, New Castle & Wilmington and everywhere in between! NO JOB IS TOO B...Read more about Blast Of Color Painting Inc.
Offering a Wide Range of Residential & Commercial Painting Services from Interior & Exterior Painting to Power Washing! We serve Dover, Camden, Felton, Harrington, Middletown, Smyrna, Clayton, Townsend, Bear, Newark, Delaware City, New Castle & Wilmington and everywhere in between! NO JOB IS TOO B...Read more about Blast Of Color Painting Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot KD Drywall N Paint LLC
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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If you're looking to get a new carpet installed, you'll definitely want to check out the variety of options at KD Drywall N Paint LLC in Drum Point.
If you're looking to get a new carpet installed, you'll definitely want to check out the variety of options at KD Drywall N Paint LLC in Drum Point.
Porch Pro Headshot Custom Pro Painting
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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When you need help painting your home or office, turn to Custom Pro Painting in the Templeville, MD area because they have been awarded with a 5-star rating from previous customers.
When you need help painting your home or office, turn to Custom Pro Painting in the Templeville, MD area because they have been awarded with a 5-star rating from previous customers.
Porch Pro Headshot MDB Painting  Inc.
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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Say goodbye to the holes in your drywall with repairs by MDB Painting Inc. in the Grantsville, MD area.
Say goodbye to the holes in your drywall with repairs by MDB Painting Inc. in the Grantsville, MD area.
Porch Pro Headshot Nationwide Construction, LLC
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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Nationwide Construction delivers you professional, efficient service in Port Deposit, MD for a variety of drywall needs.
Nationwide Construction delivers you professional, efficient service in Port Deposit, MD for a variety of drywall needs.
Porch Pro Headshot Echodale Services LLC
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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CENTRAL FlORIDA let me re-.introduce Echodale Services Llc, We are under new ownership and no longer partner with The Paint Doctor. We are now offering more competitive pricing and stronger customer service. Our home office is right here in Central Florida so we are even more committed to the qu...Read more about Echodale Services LLC
CENTRAL FlORIDA let me re-.introduce Echodale Services Llc, We are under new ownership and no longer partner with The Paint Doctor. We are now offering more competitive pricing and stronger customer service. Our home office is right here in Central Florida so we are even more committed to the qu...Read more about Echodale Services LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Five Star Painting Of New Castle and Bear
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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Painting your home doesn't have to be hard. Make it easy by bringing in professional painters from Five Star Painting Of Newark in Ocean Pines.
Painting your home doesn't have to be hard. Make it easy by bringing in professional painters from Five Star Painting Of Newark in Ocean Pines.

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 Middletown Painters

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If I could, I’d rate MDB a 0 star. We are redoing our entire house and have hired multiple contractors, MDB has been by far the worse contractors we’ve hired. In my past experience, drywall typically takes a few days to finish. They were at our house for ...

- Allie T
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European Painting is a great choice for your interior/exterior painting needs. High quality workmanship at an affordable price!

- Dan O'Neill
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The best out there for the price!

- Sandra Kece
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I highly recommend European painting. Great work, prompt and very knowledgable. Will be using them again.

- Justin Savino
43880

European Painting Company does a fabulous job for custom painting. They are professional and take the time to clean up after their work. They do a thorough prep job so no drips or dents and it is a family-run business so the workers are friendly and tru...

- Sandra Kece
43904

Very detailed professional and friendly....

- Soner-Aygul Kece
45060

European Painting has done a fantastic job every time we have used them. They've painted bookcases and most rooms in our home. They are very consistent in doing the job right and in protecting our floors and furniture. They're always there when they say...

- Dave Allen
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What a great company to work with! Very professional and does outstanding work! I definately will work with them again!

- Pastor Lisa Armstrong
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High quality repairs at a fair price. From the moment the estimator came out we knew we wanted to hire KD Drywall & Paint, the owner knew how to handle herself and represents her company well from her estimates to her skilled and polite crew, it was a dec...

- Ryan Yousef
209149

Fantastic quality and service as always. We had to hire KD Drywall to come in to fix another contractors poor quality work. Used them twice now for drywall and flooring. Thank you once again.

- Jen Skaggs
92113

Duane Woodard was terrific - knowledgeable, courteous, punctual and did a very good job. Painted shed door and porch and while it was a bit pricey (but his was the lowest quote out of 3), I'm very pleased with the results

- Claudia Cola
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Excellent responsiveness in communication. Excellent value. Excellent to keep appointment.

- Raymond Gehrig

All House Painters in Middletown, DE

Porch Pro Headshot W Mckenzie Painting and Services
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W Mckenzie Painting and Services Baltimore, MD, 21206 (443) 572-9289 If you need a Reliable House Painting contractor near Baltimore, MD, 21206, do not hesitate to call W Mckenzie Painting and Services at (443) 572-9289. Make the right move by choosing our professionals. Carpentry Service, Deck Pain...Read more about W Mckenzie Painting and Services
W Mckenzie Painting and Services Baltimore, MD, 21206 (443) 572-9289 If you need a Reliable House Painting contractor near Baltimore, MD, 21206, do not hesitate to call W Mckenzie Painting and Services at (443) 572-9289. Make the right move by choosing our professionals. Carpentry Service, Deck Pain...Read more about W Mckenzie Painting and Services
Porch Pro Headshot Woodard's Professional Painting LLC
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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When it's time to paint your home, contact Woodard's Professional Painting LLC in Whitehaven for the job. You'll be glad you did!
When it's time to paint your home, contact Woodard's Professional Painting LLC in Whitehaven for the job. You'll be glad you did!
Porch Pro Headshot Fresh Coat Painters of M.O.T.
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Porch Pro Headshot European Painting Company INC.
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European Painting Company in Hillsboro, MD has earned themselves a positive 5-star rating for providing customers with professional painting services.
European Painting Company in Hillsboro, MD has earned themselves a positive 5-star rating for providing customers with professional painting services.
Porch Pro Headshot Bradshaw's Property Management LLC
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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For a superb job on drywall repair services in Preston, look no further than Bradshaw's Property Management LLC.
For a superb job on drywall repair services in Preston, look no further than Bradshaw's Property Management LLC.
Porch Pro Headshot Tagliaferro's Painting and Contracting
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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With an outstanding 5-star rating, you can trust that Tagliaferro's Painting and Contracting in Jarrettsville, MD will provide you with great painting services.
With an outstanding 5-star rating, you can trust that Tagliaferro's Painting and Contracting in Jarrettsville, MD will provide you with great painting services.
Porch Pro Headshot Top Tier Remodeling
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
We are a small construction business that serves all of Delaware. Since starting out in 2017, we have always sought to be a professional and reliable company who cares more about the people we serve than we do about a bottom line. We specialize in any type of residential remodel, renovation, or re...Read more about Top Tier Remodeling
We are a small construction business that serves all of Delaware. Since starting out in 2017, we have always sought to be a professional and reliable company who cares more about the people we serve than we do about a bottom line. We specialize in any type of residential remodel, renovation, or re...Read more about Top Tier Remodeling
Porch Pro Headshot Simply Divine Designs  Llc.
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
Do you need something painted? Look no further, the painters at Simply Divine Designs Llc. in Marydel, MD are up to the challenge. Get a hold of them today.
Do you need something painted? Look no further, the painters at Simply Divine Designs Llc. in Marydel, MD are up to the challenge. Get a hold of them today.
Porch Pro Headshot L&J Painting And Construction
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
in our company we provide an excellent service to our customers
in our company we provide an excellent service to our customers
Porch Pro Headshot Ironside Commercial services LLC
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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Looking to paint your Chesapeake City property but unsure how to go about it? Hire the professionals at Ironside Commercial services LLC in Chesapeake City for one of the best services in town.
Looking to paint your Chesapeake City property but unsure how to go about it? Hire the professionals at Ironside Commercial services LLC in Chesapeake City for one of the best services in town.
Porch Pro Headshot Handii Services, LLC
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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Decorate your home's flooring with fresh carpet from Handii Services in Charlestown, MD.
Decorate your home's flooring with fresh carpet from Handii Services in Charlestown, MD.
Porch Pro Headshot Latham Construction Group
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
Latham Construction Group is a general contractor that provides exterior remodeling and green building as well as other services. They are located in Newark.
Latham Construction Group is a general contractor that provides exterior remodeling and green building as well as other services. They are located in Newark.
Porch Pro Headshot Hollander Services
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Serves Middletown, Delaware
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Middletown 19709
Drywall Repair
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Amount to repair
One area the size of a quarter or larger
Surfaces to repair
Walls
Any repair above 15ft
No
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Trim Work
Start Date
I'm flexible
Install or repair
Installation
Location
Crown molding
Higher than 10ft
No
Already has materials
No, but I can get them
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Trim Work
Start Date
Within a year
Install or repair
Installation
Location
Crown molding
Higher than 10ft
No
Already has materials
No, I would like the professional to assist in purchasing the materials
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Trim Work
Start Date
Within a week
Install or repair
Installation
Location
Crown molding
Higher than 10ft
No
Already has materials
No, but I can get them
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Decorative Painting
Start Date
Within a week
Painting service
Faux, texture, and decorative painting
Type of specialty painting
I'm not sure
Surfaces to be painted
Walls, Ceilings
Number of rooms
5 or more
Ceiling height
Under 10 feet
Who will move and cover furniture
The area is unfurnished
Prep work needed
Just moved
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Drywall Installation
Start Date
I'm flexible
Rooms to install drywall
commercial building
Surfaces to drywall
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Who will provide materials
The contractor will need to purchase materials for the project