What it really costs to paint your home

Pricing a painting or epoxy project typically involves several factors, including the size of the project, the materials and labor required, the level of detail and customization requested by the client, and the market rates for similar projects in the area.

The value you receive is also a major consideration

We are so confident in the work we guarantee, we offer free touch ups for life on most interior residential painting projects

For painting projects, the first step is to measure the surface area to be painted, as this will determine the amount of paint and supplies required.

Next, the condition of the surface may need to be assessed to determine if any repairs or prep work are needed before painting can begin. This can also impact the final cost.

Additionally, the type of paint selected can also impact the pricing. For example, if a client requests a premium quality paint, this will increase the overall cost of the project.

Likewise, if the project requires multiple coats of paint, or if there are intricate details or designs involved, this will also increase the final cost.

Similarly, when pricing an epoxy project, the size of the area to be covered and the type of epoxy being used will be factors. Different types of epoxy can vary in price, with some being more expensive due to their higher quality or durability.

Labor costs are another factor in pricing a painting or epoxy project. The amount of labor required will depend on the complexity of the project and the skill level of the workers.

For example, if the project requires a high level of detail or customization, this may require more skilled labor, which will increase the overall cost.

In summary, pricing a painting or epoxy project involves considering several factors, including the size of the project, the materials and labor required, the level of detail and customization, and market rates in the area.

By taking these factors into account, a fair and accurate price can be determined for the project.

Here are some examples of what different projects may cost and our minimums

Epoxy Garage floors: We use only the highest grade epoxy, this is not your epoxy from the big box store or paint store.

Many variables go into epoxy floor installations such as.

• The current condition of the surface, more patching means more money.
• The density of the concrete, the harder it is, the more aggressive grinding and preparation is needed.
• What is the moisture content and pressure of the surface, if over a certain range a special primer will be needed
• How soon do you need the project done?
• Does it need to be done in phases, the more phases equals more cost
• The use of the floor, how will the floor be used? Foot traffic, cars and trucks, chemicals? All of these can change the cost as the correct products must be used

Our projects begin at $4 a sq ft and go well above $10 or more a sq ft depending on the complexity of the project.

Our minimum epoxy floor is $1750, to bring all of our equipment out we are not set up for smaller projects at this time.

For example a typical basement of 1200 sq ft for a basic professional coating would cost around $4800-$6000 or more

A typical two car garage in good condition will be between $2500-$4000 or more depending on the variables mentioned above

Kitchen Cabinet Projects as well depend on many factors, how much preparation, types of paint used, is there oak grain, any damage?

Our minimum project starts at $1750 and typically is between $3500-6000 for a standard kitchen which is much below replacing them.

By using a high quality cabinet coating, and free lifetime touch ups you can be assured of your satisfaction.

Interior Painting: Our minimum project begins at $1250 and usually around the cost for a single small bedroom with the walls, ceiling, trim and doors painted. Full interiors typically range from $5000-$20,000 or more depending on the complexity of the project.

A typical small bedroom of 10x12 will be between $600-$800 for the ceilings, walls and trim painted.

Our exterior projects also begin at $1500 which will get some trim work, a front door, or shutters completed in most cases.

Full exteriors can range from $3500-$25,000 or more depending on many factors

Remember all projects are unique, using sq ft pricing off of the internet will not typically work you are looking what to expect with pricing. 

This is why it is important to be present at your estimate

We look forward to meeting you. 

Amato Painting

Choosing the lowest prices painter can be a huge mistake

 Why choosing the lowest priced painter can be a huge mistake

Choosing the lowest prices anything can be a huge mistake, I get it, you want to save money, expenses are tight and many people love the art of the deal.

By saving some money or asking "is this the best you can do?" or "is this your lowest price?" for some is a thrill, but remember the service industry is typically smaller companies, some family owned and some single person companies who, their families depend on a fair wage to survive.

By always hiring the lowest price your risking a few things

• Will they stand behind their work if something goes wrong?
• Will they be in business in a year or so from now?
• How much experience and training do they invest in?
• Are they actually paying taxes and are they insured (and their workers)
• What is their relationship with the manufacturers of the products they use

Will they stand behind the work if something goes wrong?

This is a big one, anyone can buy a few paint brushes and say they have a business but a lot more goes into this than that. The big one is mistakes happen, paint does sometimes peel or chip off among many other things.

Some of these things may be warrantied and some not, will they be able to be found when tings go wrong, if they are continually charging less than they should to sustain a business, there will be nothing left when these things occur, how many companies do you know will come back a year later to fix something? I have been in the painting business a long time and I can tell you not many, they are hard enough to get a hold of when you are paying them, imagine when there is no money in the game for them?

Will they be in business a year from now?

By routinely under charging and under valuing their work, they are leaving no investment or money left to maintain and sustain a business, they are living check to check or cash to cash and there will be nothing available when things go wrong, and things will go wrong from time to time. They are not investing in any training typically or the training of their workers.

Are they paying taxes and are they insured?

This is a huge one, if you have to pay taxes on the earnings you make, why should others not have to? 

Paying taxes helps fund the towns we live in, if someone is so quick to skirt these responsibilities, what happens when your not looking on the work they are doing for you?

Insurance is the big one here, if someone under or uninsured gets hurt working in or around your home what do you think will happen? They will sue you and your insurance company and most likely win, do they have workers? If so they need workers compensation or the same thing will happen, it will just roll downhill back to you and your home. It is super important to know who is in and around your home and are they adequately insured.

What is their relationship with the manufactures of the products they use?

You would be surprised what a great relationship will get you from Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams, sometimes paints fail or other issues come up, without having support from the manufacturer to correct these issues, your on your own. Trust me when I tell you the companies that buy more paint get different treatment whether anyone admits it or not. I can call up right now and get things other contractors may not be able to get such as very quick support, products and more.

This also helps with new products, the paint industry is ever changing and you have to be ahead of it to stay current and aware of all the new products and applications