Top 10 House Painters in Petersburg, VA

Porch Pro Headshot Green Clean VA
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
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Green Clean VA is a local and family owned business based out of Richmond, VA. Company was opened in 2002 out of a garage of a parent’s home of the owner. Since then the company has grown to have 4 locations in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Washington DC. Two more locations will be ...Read more about Green Clean VA
Green Clean VA is a local and family owned business based out of Richmond, VA. Company was opened in 2002 out of a garage of a parent’s home of the owner. Since then the company has grown to have 4 locations in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Washington DC. Two more locations will be ...Read more about Green Clean VA
Porch Pro Headshot ICS LEB.LLC
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
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With over 15 years of experience in the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from tv wall mount installations to installation of home theater systems in your home. We also handle cleaning the house and any items needs to b...Read more about ICS LEB.LLC
With over 15 years of experience in the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from tv wall mount installations to installation of home theater systems in your home. We also handle cleaning the house and any items needs to b...Read more about ICS LEB.LLC
Porch Pro Headshot top notch interiors
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
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Top notch interiors in the St. George Island area has earned themselves a 4-star rating from previous clients who were satisfied with their wonderful painting services.
Top notch interiors in the St. George Island area has earned themselves a 4-star rating from previous clients who were satisfied with their wonderful painting services.
Porch Pro Headshot John Szilagyi General Contractor
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
(92)
Need some top-rated window repair services? John Szilagyi General Contractor in Piney Point, MD has you covered.
Need some top-rated window repair services? John Szilagyi General Contractor in Piney Point, MD has you covered.
Porch Pro Headshot R.P.M
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
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"We called RPM and they were out and had us a estimate within 6 hours.They did several different types of jobs for us and the work was done very professional and clean. Mike and his crew are some of the hardest working men I have seen in a long time and treated me amd my wife with nothing but respec...Read more about R.P.M
"We called RPM and they were out and had us a estimate within 6 hours.They did several different types of jobs for us and the work was done very professional and clean. Mike and his crew are some of the hardest working men I have seen in a long time and treated me amd my wife with nothing but respec...Read more about R.P.M
Porch Pro Headshot Wiley & Son Contracting
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
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Wiley & Son Contracting is a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the tri-city area for more than 40 years providing excellent service, expert installations and repairs. As a family owned and operated business with over 60 combined years experience, Wiley & Son's master carpente...Read more about Wiley & Son Contracting
Wiley & Son Contracting is a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the tri-city area for more than 40 years providing excellent service, expert installations and repairs. As a family owned and operated business with over 60 combined years experience, Wiley & Son's master carpente...Read more about Wiley & Son Contracting
Porch Pro Headshot First Class Painting
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
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Trust First Class Painting for the best interior and exterior painting solutions throughout Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding communities. With more than 17 years of experience and 11 years now in business in the state of Virginia, we have the experience and knowledge to get everything finished...Read more about First Class Painting
Trust First Class Painting for the best interior and exterior painting solutions throughout Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding communities. With more than 17 years of experience and 11 years now in business in the state of Virginia, we have the experience and knowledge to get everything finished...Read more about First Class Painting
Porch Pro Headshot E.C. Painting and drywall repairs
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
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For drywall installation and repair in the St. George Island area, E.C. Painting and drywall repairs boasts a 5-star rating for superior service and quality product.
For drywall installation and repair in the St. George Island area, E.C. Painting and drywall repairs boasts a 5-star rating for superior service and quality product.
Porch Pro Headshot Tech Painting Co.
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
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Tech Painting Co. offers a Professional, Reliable Painting Service for the Richmond Metro Area. The company started in 1987 and our focus is to provide the most professional service possible to our customers. Our employees are the secret to our success. We carefully select our painters and give them...Read more about Tech Painting Co.
Tech Painting Co. offers a Professional, Reliable Painting Service for the Richmond Metro Area. The company started in 1987 and our focus is to provide the most professional service possible to our customers. Our employees are the secret to our success. We carefully select our painters and give them...Read more about Tech Painting Co.
Porch Pro Headshot Five Star Painting of Richmond Southeast
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Serves Petersburg, Virginia
House Painting is about much more than just paint. It has the power to dramatically alter the mood and feeling of a space. The right colors can transform a room to a place you want to be. Colors can be an outward reflection of your inward hopes, dreams, interests and personality. At Five Star Painti...Read more about Five Star Painting of Richmond Southeast
House Painting is about much more than just paint. It has the power to dramatically alter the mood and feeling of a space. The right colors can transform a room to a place you want to be. Colors can be an outward reflection of your inward hopes, dreams, interests and personality. At Five Star Painti...Read more about Five Star Painting of Richmond Southeast

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 Petersburg Painters

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Aaron and his team (Mike and John) did a great job on both exterior and interior work. They painted 8 front shutters flawlessly and power washed (deck, shed and furniture) before applying the Behr deck coating with the grit element. Besides the deck the...

- John Grim
53134

I would definitely recommend Aaron and his crew! He has done an outstanding job of going above and beyond to accommodate my needs.

- Claudia Grzanna
21861

Aaron repaired some cracks in various rooms in my home and painted the walls he repaired afterwards. Both items were done quickly and efficiently. Better yet, he even cleaned up after himself! There were some touch ups needed, through no fault of his, a...

- Beth Blalock
98046

Aaron took money and didn’t complete the job. Hired for drywall and painting. Started weeks late, began drywall work and did not finish. Did not paint at all. Sent a friend to paint but didn’t use deposit to purchase materials. Have to repurchase material...

- Jordan Watson
49775

Aaron painted my morning room for me and was very professional, highly skilled and a pleasure to work with! I will definitely be calling him back for my next job!

- T Willard
23095

Aaron painted a large MBR for me with vaulted ceilings and did a fantastic job. Everything was trimmed out nicely and the paint looks great. And the place was perfectly clean when I got back. Thanks, Aaron!

- Josh Farrell
54163

Top Notch more than lived up to their name. They did a great job and I am very pleased with the results.

- Carolyn Tomlinson
24995

Aaron patched a large section in my master bedroom where an entire piece of Sheetrock had to be replaced. I have an older home so he had to match the level of the older Sheetrock (with layers upon layers of paint) so you couldn't see the difference. He di...

- Ashley Elder
21042

Aaron did a Sheetrock job for our company. He did a wonderful job and pricing was wonderful. I would highly recommend his company.

- Nicole Jones
27230

Aaron recently helped us remediate a poor drywall job on a large third floor renovation project at my home. We used a general contractor that told us he could complete the drywall portion of the job and make it look good (he did fairly well with framing/...

- Ricky Elder
173373

Paid in full but did not complete the work contracted.

- jason grussock
32476

Outstanding customer service, Cleanliness, Professional craftsmanship, overall great experience.

- Benjamin Fitzgerald

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