findapainter.com is a directory of painting contractors within the United States. The service is provided by Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA). All of the painters listed on findapainter.com are members of PDCA. The Association requires that all members be insured and licensed according to the governmental requirements of their operational area(s). Each company member agrees to adhere to the PDCA Code of Ethics. These simple yet powerful requirements help to take the uncertainty of hiring a painter out of the decision process for potential customers. In addition, PDCA provides education to painters on all aspects of running a painting business. The extra resources help contractors stay up to date on services and products they offer their customers. Additionally, PDCA has created a set of industry standards for the coatings field that identifies expectations of both the contractor and the consumer. These standards are available free of charge, www.pdca.org/Standards.htm.
Visit the Find a Painter web site when you're looking to hire a professional painter.
The painting companies on this site typically provide services in one or more of the following fields.
Commercial Painting - Contractors that primarily provide services to businesses
Residential Painting - Painters that primarily provide services to homeowners.
Industrial Painting - Painters that primarily provide services to large project such as refineries, bridges, ships, etc.
Decorative Painting - Painters that provide specialty coatings services focused on artistic effects (applicable to residential or commercial services as needed)
Wallcovering - Painters that provide wallpaper hanging services (applicable to residential or commercial services as needed)
If you are searching for a specific type of painting contractor you can limit results by using the filter features. These filter features are available after an initial search takes place at the Find a Painter website.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects can be cost effective and rewarding for the sense of accomplishment. However, results are rarely as reliable as having a trained, knowledgeable professional completing the work. Paint failures, poor planning, bad project choices, and more are all risks that most home owners/business owners lack the experience to anticipate. A professional painting contractor can help you make the right choices ensuring that your project looks good for years to come at relatively little additional cost.
It is highly recommended that customers consult with their final choice of contractor on paint selection. Certain colors may not be available in a specific paint type based on the necessary application. For example: A mold resistant paint needed in a bathroom area may not accommodate a desired color previously chosen by the customer. When planning a painting project start with the selection of a professional painting contractor. For home painting projects consult with a residential painter / contractor. For business painting projects speak with a commercial painter / contractor. Large projects such as water towers, bridges etc. require an industrial painter. You can find and hire all of these types of painters on the Find a Painter website.
