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Need painters in Tacoma to spruce up the appearance of your house or office building? Do you have old paint flaking off or a boring (even ugly) color from a previous owner? Worry no more because Aptera can help with our phone screened, professional painters in Tacoma, Lakewood and Puyallup to handle any size job. A well painted room or house can work wonders whether you are looking to totally revamp your home’s style or just need a refresh. You may be still considering doing the painting yourself, or you could be having trouble trusting a specific Tacoma painting company with just a large project inside your home. Let us help you today with our licensed, experienced (3 years minimum) insured pros eager to earn your business.

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Finding the Best Painter in Tacoma, Lakewood and Puyallup for Your House

More than most trades, painters have the widest range in quality of service delivered by the widest range of experience. It is not uncommon for uninsured, unlicensed painting companies in Tacoma to use day laborers with little or even no painting experience on a job by job basis. Some people will always jump at the cheapest bid but but nearly always comes back to haunt them with low quality work that needs to be redone in under two years.

Working with a painting contractor who specializes in one type of painting can both reduce your costs lead to better quality work. Commercial painters in Tacoma will have industrial airless sprayers designed to handle larger surface areas found on buildings. Commercial painting crews are also more experienced in the prep work for larger buildings and will usually get the job done within a day to reduce downtime for the office. Likewise, painters that focus on home interiors are more familiar with painting delicate areas like window frames, decorative trim and doors (not to mention preparing a home with personal belongings strewn about).

Once you have found a couple specialists, evaluating the quality of work you can expect is the most difficult part. We have found that Tacoma painters who belong to associations like American Coatings Association (ACA) and PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America) typically have higher satisfaction ratings. For commercial painters in Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup and University Place, membership in the SPCO or Signatory Painting Contractors Organization shows their commitment to stand by their work. Continuing education and help with Washington paint removal, application and handling regulations means these painters spend more of their time honing their craftsmanship.

Color selection

Selecting a color may seem like a pretty cut-and-dry task but it is easy to get overwhelmed when you see hundreds of paint swatches. When you hire a painting company in Tacoma choosing the perfect color is easier as their seasoned eye for detail helps them show you only a range of colors that will work with your home style, furniture and more. Advanced color selection tools can also take a photo of your home or rooms in your home and change the colors to give you a better feel for how it will look in the end.

selecting paint colors

Prepping the house

On the day of the job make sure that the area is clear for the painters to quickly get in and get started. For exterior house painting this means making sure that painters trucks and vans have easy access to your property and that nothing will impede them from placing their large ladders around your home. For the interior of your home make sure that everything is neat and put away. We also recommend marking the walls that will be painted either with sticky notes or markers to clearly identify which need to be painted. This prep will allow the pros to quickly come in and tape off areas that will not be painted and cover up furniture and floor near the walls with plastic sheets.

Prepping the walls - Walls must be flat and even and free of cracks or bulges. Often this means caulking cracks, repairing drywall or caulking cracks. When painting on top of previous paint layers it is important to lightly sand the surface to allow the paint to grip the wall. Also be careful not to add latex based paints on top of oil based paints which can cause peeling.

Paint Selection

Most Tacoma painters will supply both primer and paint for your job but you want to verify that they do not skimp on the quality. *Be sure they only use low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints as VOCs are bad for the environment and there can be health risks. Most painting companies in Tacoma and Lakewood prefer using alkyd or alcohol based paints as they are more versatile than latex based paints and can be used on more surfaces. Be sure to clearly explain if you are looking for a flat finish, flat finish or both depending on the room. As far as brands, you can’t go wrong with Behr Paints, Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Valspar or for higher end craftsmen applications Farrow & Ball.

If you have selected the paint yourself, ask your painter what kind of additives will be used. Many mix in additives like Penetrol and Floetrol for smoother application or Zinsser add protection from mold. Painting companies in Tacoma use countless other additives for everything from slowing the paint drying process to reducing uneven paint application, and even to add a pleasant scent to the paint.

decorative painting in Pierce County

Questions to Ask Your Tacoma Painting Company

Asking the right questions gives you a glimpse into the type of company you are dealing with for better or worse. Any company you hire needs to take time to patiently explain their process and isn’t simply pushing for the sale.

How long have you been in business?

Only work with companies that have been in business for three years as that allows a painter to gain the necessary expertise to work with varied textures, types of paint and issues with old paint. Exceptions can be made of course for a brand new company started by an experienced vet, and it is ok if an apprentice is working on your home as long as they have oversight and guidance during the entire project.

What tools will you use?

Rollers, sprayers and brushes are the most common and they can affect the final look of your walls and the time it takes to get the job done. If you are getting your entire house painted you will want them to use industrial paint spraying equipment. For interior work you want a combination of tools, but brushes for the edges and corners. It takes longer but the attention to detail shows in the finish.

Will you repair my walls before you paint?

Many companies will do basic drywall or minor woodwork repair prior to painting for an additional charge.

How skilled are your painters with faux and decorative painting?

For upscale, decorative painting the most important thing is the skill of the painter and getting a specialist is key. For example if you need a faux painter in Tacoma be sure that the people completing the job only do faux painting and not general roller/sprayer painting. See if they belong to associations or ask how they stay on top of broader decorative painting trends.

Will all painters in my home be employees of your company?

This can make a world of difference in the quality of the work that they do. Some painters in Pierce County will supplement their crews with day laborers without background checks and unknown skill sets.

Can you remove lead paint?

If you have an older home that has paint form 1978 or earlier you likely have lead based paint. We recommend removing lead based paint from EPA certified professionals who have the right type of training and equipment so lead paint chips or dust are left in or around your home or leak out into the environment. It is illegal to remove lead paint with a power washer and if any sanding or scrubbing is used it is necessary to have high efficiency filters to keep the air safe. For more help on removing lead paint go to HUD.gov.

Are you insured?

Guess what happens when a painter is injured in your home and the company you hired doesn’t have insurance? That's right, you are now responsible. Proof of insurance is easy to provide either onsite or a website, so don’t feel like you are burdening them because, again, you assume all the risk if they don’t have it.

What kind of warranty or guarantees do you offer?

Always make sure there is a warranty and that it covers both materials and labor for any additional work that needs to be done. For example, lets say you sign an agreement stating that the existing paint is to be removed before new coats are applied. A year later when the paint starts chipping off you realize that the original layers were never removed, you need a guarantee that re-painting will not cost you a dime.

Do you have references and a portfolio?

References are an easy way to add assurance when deciding who to select. A portfolio of previous work is another simple filter you can use. After all, you want to weed out a new company that normally paints barns if you need a high end painter in Tacoma for your mansion.

Is prep and cleanup included?

You might be surprised to find that some Tacoma painters charge extra for prep and cleanup. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but you need to make sure that it is included in any bids that you are looking at to get a true apples to apples comparison. You may also be able to reduce this charge by doing some of the prep on your own like moving furniture before the day they arrive.

How can I learn more?

VOCs are a serious issue and we receive daily requests for more details. You can go to Green Guard or www.toxics.usgs.gov/definitions/vocs.html for more info on their potential impact on health, children and your environment.

Pierce County Cities Served

Painters Tacoma, WA

Built Rite Construction

13809 Bingham Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98446

Saxon Painting Llc

1308 104th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445

Aurora General Contractors, Inc.

10414 Ainsworth Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98444

Maynard Painting

6048 South Lawrence
Tacoma, WA 98409

Luminous Painting

4127 South J Street
Tacoma, WA 98418

American Pride Painting

4111 S L St
Tacoma, WA 98418

O'connor Services, Llc

4010 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98418

Bibby Painting Company

1612 South Ridgewood Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405

Emerald City Restoration, Inc.

917 South Ainsworth Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405

Babin Painting Llc

593 S 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98402

Big Fish Construction, Llc

3116 North 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98407

Tacoma Painters Costs:

Tacoma exterior home painting costs $2,554, interior home painting costs $1,761.

Painters Lakewood, WA

Jm Construction

10620 44th Avenue Court Southwest
Lakewood, WA 98499

Scheer Painting

10205 101st Ave Ct Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498

Onedurr Inc

10310 South Tacoma Way, Ste K
Lakewood, WA 98499

Accuracy Painting

8110 33rd Ave S
Lakewood, WA 98499

Lakewood Painters Costs:

Lakewood exterior home painting costs $2,638, interior home painting costs $1,820.

Painters Puyallup, WA

Symmons Painting Inc

12016 181st St E
Puyallup, WA 98374

Ashlar Painting & Building Services

15518 96th Avenue
Puyallup, WA 98375

Pacific Paint Service Llp

6207 110th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373

R&z Painting Plus

2323 7th Street Southeast
Puyallup, WA 98374

Puyallup Painters Costs:

Puyallup exterior home painting costs $2,983, interior home painting costs $2,057.

Painters University Place, WA

Scott Painting Inc

6213 97th Avenue Ct W
University Place, WA 98467

National Industrial Painting

3131 Louise St W
University Place, WA 98466

Owens Painting & Construction

3036 68th Ave W
University Place, WA 98466

University Place Painters Costs:

University Place exterior home painting costs $2,616, interior home painting costs $1,804.

Painters Sumner, WA

Sumner Painters Costs:

Sumner exterior home painting costs $2,588, interior home painting costs $1,785.

Painters Dupont, WA

Dupont Painters Costs:

Dupont exterior home painting costs $3,326, interior home painting costs $2,294.

Painters Gig Harbor, WA

Custom Design Roofing, Llc

9719 Ridge Way Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Sasquatch Painting

10021 Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Royal Painting

13207 96th Avenue Court Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329

Gig Harbor Painters Costs:

Gig Harbor exterior home painting costs $2,530, interior home painting costs $1,745.

Painters Milton, WA

Milton Painters Costs:

Milton exterior home painting costs $3,265, interior home painting costs $2,252.

Painters Orting, WA

Orting Painters Costs:

Orting exterior home painting costs $2,467, interior home painting costs $1,701.

Painters Steilacoom, WA

Doxa Painting

2312 Beech Avenue
Steilacoom, WA 98388

Anderson Handyman Service

72 Ira Light Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388

Steilacoom Painters Costs:

Steilacoom exterior home painting costs $2,990, interior home painting costs $2,062.

The Build It / Fix It Man

Po Box 601
McKenna, WA 98558

Kimber Construction, Inc.

P.o. Box 1450
Roy, WA 98580

Symmons Painting Inc

12016 181st St E
Puyallup, WA 98374

Ashlar Painting & Building Services

15518 96th Avenue
Puyallup, WA 98375

Built Rite Construction

13809 Bingham Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98446

Pacific Paint Service Llp

6207 110th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373

Jm Construction

10620 44th Avenue Court Southwest
Lakewood, WA 98499

Saxon Painting Llc

1308 104th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445

Aurora General Contractors, Inc.

10414 Ainsworth Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98444

Tlc Handy Solutions, Llc

10222 215th Avenue East
Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Scheer Painting

10205 101st Ave Ct Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498

Onedurr Inc

10310 South Tacoma Way, Ste K
Lakewood, WA 98499

Doxa Painting

2312 Beech Avenue
Steilacoom, WA 98388

R&z Painting Plus

2323 7th Street Southeast
Puyallup, WA 98374

Anderson Handyman Service

72 Ira Light Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388

Dahl General Construction

Po Box 8086
Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Accuracy Painting

8110 33rd Ave S
Lakewood, WA 98499

Scott Painting Inc

6213 97th Avenue Ct W
University Place, WA 98467

Maynard Painting

6048 South Lawrence
Tacoma, WA 98409

Luminous Painting

4127 South J Street
Tacoma, WA 98418

American Pride Painting

4111 S L St
Tacoma, WA 98418

O'connor Services, Llc

4010 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98418

National Industrial Painting

3131 Louise St W
University Place, WA 98466

Owens Painting & Construction

3036 68th Ave W
University Place, WA 98466

Jrv Painting

10419 16th St E
Edgewood, WA 98372

Bibby Painting Company

1612 South Ridgewood Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405

Nw Quality Painting

12317 8th St E
Edgewood, WA 98372

Emerald City Restoration, Inc.

917 South Ainsworth Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405

Babin Painting Llc

593 S 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98402

Big Fish Construction, Llc

3116 North 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98407

Custom Design Roofing, Llc

9719 Ridge Way Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Sasquatch Painting

10021 Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Royal Painting

13207 96th Avenue Court Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329

Brogan Custom Building, Inc.

Po Box 709
Wauna, WA 98395
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Exterior Home Painting in Pierce County, WA

Exterior Home Painting Pierce County, WA

Interior Home Painting in Pierce County, WA

Interior Home Painting Pierce County, WA

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Pierce County Exterior Home Painting

Exterior Home Painting in Pierce County

Average Cost: $2,915
Starting At: $801

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Anderson Island $2,900$735$7,173
Ashford $2,797$752$8,009
Buckley $2,529$870$7,122
Carbonado $3,245$927$7,319
Dupont $3,326$891$7,963
Eatonville $2,800$796$6,122
Elbe $2,990$803$7,006
Fox Island $2,724$786$6,415
Gig Harbor $2,530$852$8,004
Graham $2,779$822$6,226
Lakebay $2,503$749$7,808
Lakewood $2,638$800$7,459
Longbranch $3,112$959$7,311
Milton $3,265$925$7,979
Orting $2,467$861$7,392
Puyallup $2,983$775$7,175
Roy $3,186$930$6,598
South Prairie $3,071$781$6,443
Spanaway $2,506$758$6,137
Steilacoom $2,990$852$6,216
Sumner $2,588$886$6,051
Tacoma $2,554$776$7,967
University Place $2,616$799$6,508
Vaughn $2,957$772$7,593
Wilkeson $3,097$962$6,282
Pierce County Interior Home Painting

Interior Home Painting in Pierce County

Average Cost: $2,010
Starting At: $848

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Anderson Island $2,000$778$4,919
Ashford $1,929$796$5,492
Buckley $1,744$921$4,884
Carbonado $2,238$981$5,018
Dupont $2,294$944$5,460
Eatonville $1,931$843$4,198
Elbe $2,062$850$4,804
Fox Island $1,879$832$4,399
Gig Harbor $1,745$902$5,488
Graham $1,917$870$4,269
Lakebay $1,726$793$5,354
Lakewood $1,820$847$5,114
Longbranch $2,146$1,015$5,013
Milton $2,252$979$5,472
Orting $1,701$912$5,069
Puyallup $2,057$821$4,920
Roy $2,197$985$4,524
South Prairie $2,118$827$4,418
Spanaway $1,728$802$4,208
Steilacoom $2,062$902$4,262
Sumner $1,785$938$4,149
Tacoma $1,761$822$5,463
University Place $1,804$846$4,463
Vaughn $2,039$817$5,207
Wilkeson $2,136$1,019$4,308
Pierce County Paint a Metal Roof

Paint a Metal Roof in Pierce County

Average Cost: $1,997
Starting At: $450

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CityAvg. CostLow CostHigh Cost
Anderson Island $1,987$412$4,782
Ashford $1,916$422$5,340
Buckley $1,733$488$4,748
Carbonado $2,224$520$4,879
Dupont $2,279$500$5,309
Eatonville $1,918$447$4,081
Elbe $2,049$450$4,671
Fox Island $1,867$441$4,277
Gig Harbor $1,733$478$5,336
Graham $1,904$461$4,151
Lakebay $1,715$420$5,206
Lakewood $1,808$449$4,973
Longbranch $2,132$538$4,874
Milton $2,237$519$5,320
Orting $1,690$483$4,928
Puyallup $2,044$435$4,784
Roy $2,183$522$4,399
South Prairie $2,104$439$4,296
Spanaway $1,717$425$4,092
Steilacoom $2,049$478$4,144
Sumner $1,773$497$4,034
Tacoma $1,750$435$5,312
University Place $1,792$448$4,339
Vaughn $2,026$433$5,062
Wilkeson $2,122$540$4,188