How to Choose a Painting Company in Orlando

A paint job is only as good as the prep and care behind it. Here's how to find a painting company that will do it right, inside or out, and how to tell a professional result when you see one.

Ask people you trust

Friends, neighbors and real estate agents who've had painting done are the best place to start. Ask what was painted, how the job went and how the paint has held up.

Read reviews carefully

Look at recent reviews on Google and other review sites, and read the complaints as well as the praise. Watch for paid "sponsored" placements at the top of review sites, and look for a good number of reviews, not a perfect score from a handful. Make sure the reviews are for the kind of work you need. Our guide to finding a good contractor covers reading reviews in more detail.

Ask about prep

Prep is where good and bad paint jobs part ways. Ask how they protect floors and furniture, how they repair holes, cracks and dents before painting, and whether patches get primed. For exteriors, ask how they handle peeling paint, cracks and stucco repairs. See how professionals prepare for interior painting.

Ask what paint they use

A good painter uses quality paint and can explain which product and sheen they recommend for each surface. Cheap paint covers poorly and wears faster. See not all paint is made the same.

Get a written quote

The quote should say what's being painted, how many coats, the paint product, the prep and repairs included, and cleanup. For exteriors, it should list each surface: siding or stucco, trim, doors and shutters.

Questions to ask

• What prep and repairs are included?
• What paint and sheen will you use on each surface?
• How many coats?
• Who will be doing the work, and how will you protect my home?
• Do you guarantee your work?

How to spot a professional paint job

• Clean, straight lines where walls meet ceilings and trim.
• Even color and sheen, with no flashing over patches.
• No roller marks, drips or brush marks.
• A smooth surface with no lumps, bubbles or patches showing through.
• Clean floors, trim and fixtures when the job is done.

Painting in Orlando

New Ceilings paints interiors and exteriors across Orlando and Central Florida. As drywall and ceiling specialists, we repair and prep surfaces before painting so patches don't show, and we paint with Sherwin-Williams paint. Every job starts with a free written quote and carries a one-year workmanship guarantee. See interior and exterior painting.