Cost is obviously a primary decision factor, especially when planning to hire a painter vs DIY. Interior painting cost depends mainly on the scope, walls only versus walls, trim, and ceilings, plus the number of rooms and any prep work needed. Exterior painting can get more expensive as it typically requires greater prep work, more material and depending on your scope a more significant square footage. The easiest way to get a solid understanding of what your painting project will cost is to schedule a free estimate where a Bison Painting rep will walk you through line item by line item exactly what your home needs and where your money will be spent.

Yes, existing paint can typically be matched using a spectrophotometer reading or a chip sample brought to the paint store, which pulls the exact formula on file. This is common for touch up work or when only part of a room or home is being repainted.

A full kitchen typically takes three to five days minimum, factoring in degreasing, sanding or deglazing, priming, and two coats of enamel with dry time between each step. Rushing any of those steps is the most common reason a cabinet paint job fails early.

Cabinets get sprayed rather than brushed, since spray application produces a smooth, factory style finish that brush and roll simply cannot match on a surface homeowners touch and see up close every day.

Properly prepped and applied exterior paint typically lasts seven to ten years in Minnesota, though the state's freeze thaw cycle can shorten that if prep work was skipped. Surface prep, specifically scraping all loose paint and priming bare wood, has more impact on lifespan than the paint brand itself.

Late spring through early fall is generally the best window, since exterior paint needs moderate temperatures and low humidity to cure properly. That window fills up quickly across the Northwest Metro, so booking a few weeks ahead of when you actually want the work done is worth it.

Yes, pressure washing is a standard part of exterior prep, along with scraping all loose paint and sanding rough edges. Skipping this step is one of the most common reasons exterior paint fails within two or three years instead of lasting closer to a decade.