Top 10 Tips for Hiring a Painting Contractor
For Northwest Arkansas homeowners, hiring a painting contractor to complete their painting projects can be challenging. For larger painting projects, professional painting contractors are essential. Many people utilize the painting professional’s skill and knowledge in conducting all aspects of the work, from surface preparation to clean-up.
Compared with doing it yourself, use of a contractor allows time for other things. Here are the top ten tips for hiring a painting contractor from Brush Brothers Painting to help you find a contractor that will provide a quality job.
Top 10 Tips
1. Specify the Work: To accurately compare quotes, each painting contractor must be quoting for the same work. Prepare a simple list of the work required, specifying exactly which areas need painting, what gloss level and color you want, and when you would like it completed.
2. Get Quotes: Hiring a painting contractor takes effort. We recommend talking with several licensed and insured contractors and asking for written quotes.
3. What is the Proposed Painting Process? Check the details of what the painting contractor will do for each surface to be painted, including surface preparation, priming (type and brand of primer), and finish coats (type of paint, gloss level, brand, colors, and number of coats).
4. How Will Your Assets Be Protected? How will the painting contractor protect the areas around the painting project? Will nearby plantings be protected when the exterior is being painted? Ask how furniture, fixtures, and floors will be protected during interior painting.
5. Timing: Once you have selected a painting contractor, when will the work be started and finished? How many painters will be working on the job? What is the remedy if the job is not completed on time? PRO TIP: Weather can cause delays in exterior painting projects — ask how the contractor handles this.
Do Your Homework When Hiring a Painter
6. Warranty Protection: Is there a warranty on the work? Does it cover labor and materials or just labor? How long is the warranty, and what is the remedy if there is a paint failure? Brush Brothers Painting backs every project with a 1-Year “No Fuss” Guarantee covering workmanship on all painting projects.
7. Recommendations: Ask for the names of previous customers from each painting contractor as references and contact them to get their recommendation. Also check the contractor’s online reviews — past customers know the service level the painting contractor provides.
8. Presentation: During your meeting, is the painting contractor courteous, businesslike, and professional? Trust your instincts when hiring a painting company in Northwest Arkansas.
9. Response: Is the painting contractor punctual with appointments and in returning phone calls, and generally interested in doing business with you? If responses are slow before the job is awarded, improvement is unlikely once the project begins.
10. Paint Quality: A painter has access to products manufactured at different quality levels. Insist on a top-quality product. Top quality 100% acrylic paints last much longer than ordinary paint and cost less over the lifetime of the paint job. Brush Brothers Painting uses top quality Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products on every project. Learn more about paint quality here.
Ready to Get Started?
Hiring a painting contractor in NWA is a big decision. Once you assess the qualifications of each contractor, you can make an informed decision on which one to choose for your job. Brush Brothers Painting holds an A+ BBB rating, a 5-star Google rating, and has won the Best of NWA award in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Every project is backed by our 1-Year “No Fuss” Guarantee with upfront, transparent pricing — no surprises. Schedule your free estimate online or call (479) 321-2466 today.
FAQs — Hiring a Painting Contractor in Northwest Arkansas
How do I find a reputable painting contractor in Northwest Arkansas?
Start by checking Google reviews, the Better Business Bureau, and HomeAdvisor ratings for painting contractors in your area. Look for contractors with verified reviews, a physical NWA presence, and credentials like BBB accreditation and industry awards. Brush Brothers Painting holds an A+ BBB rating, a 5-star Google rating with 74 verified reviews, and has won the Best of NWA award in 2023, 2024, and 2025. We serve all of Northwest Arkansas including Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, Springdale, Bella Vista, and surrounding cities.
What questions should I ask before hiring a painter in NWA?
Ask about licensing and insurance, the specific prep process for your surfaces, which paint products they use and why, how they protect your furniture and landscaping, and what their warranty covers. Get the quote in writing with line items for prep, primer, finish coats, and cleanup. Ask for references from recent projects in NWA. Brush Brothers Painting walks every homeowner through these details during the free in-home estimate — no pressure, no surprises.
How much does it cost to hire a painting contractor in Northwest Arkansas?
Interior painting costs $500 to $900 or more per room, $2,500 to $4,000 or more for a full floor, and $3,500 to $8,000 or more for a whole home. Exterior painting runs $3,500 to $8,000 or more depending on home size and surface condition. Cabinet painting ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 or more for a full kitchen. Deck staining runs $1,000 to $3,500 or more. All Brush Brothers Painting estimates are free, in-home, and come with upfront pricing. Call (479) 321-2466 to schedule.
Is Brush Brothers Painting licensed and insured in Arkansas?
Yes. Brush Brothers Painting is fully licensed and insured to operate as a painting contractor across Northwest Arkansas. We carry general liability insurance and are accredited with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We are also certified with HomeAdvisor Elite and Angi. Our team serves residential and commercial clients across Benton and Washington Counties with the same standards of professionalism on every job.
What is included in Brush Brothers Painting’s guarantee?
Every Brush Brothers Painting project is backed by our 1-Year “No Fuss” Guarantee. If anything related to our workmanship fails within one year of project completion, we come back and make it right — no hassle, no runaround. This covers paint adhesion, peeling, and application defects. Our guarantee reflects the confidence we have in our prep process and the top quality Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products we use on every job.
How long does a typical painting project take in NWA?
A single room interior project typically takes one to two days. A full interior repaint of a standard NWA home runs three to five days depending on square footage, number of rooms, and prep requirements. Exterior projects run two to four days for most homes. Cabinet painting takes three to five days due to door removal, spray application, and cure time between coats. Brush Brothers Painting provides a project timeline during the free estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
What paint brands does Brush Brothers Painting use?
Brush Brothers Painting uses top quality Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products on every project. These are professional-grade, 100-percent acrylic paints formulated for durability, washability, and color retention in Northwest Arkansas’s climate. We match the right product line to your specific surfaces and conditions — interior vs. exterior, wood vs. drywall vs. MDF, and high-traffic vs. low-traffic areas.
How do I get a free estimate from a painting contractor in Bentonville AR?
Call Brush Brothers Painting at (479) 321-2466 or schedule online at nwapaint.com. We offer free in-home estimates across all of Northwest Arkansas including Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista, Fayetteville, Springdale, Centerton, Pea Ridge, Cave Springs, Lowell, Gravette, and Siloam Springs. We provide a written quote with transparent, upfront pricing — no surprise charges at the end of the job.