Painters FAQ — NW Ohio

Painting in Ohio — interior rooms, exterior repainting, trim, cabinets, prep, warranty, deposit norms, and EPA RRP lead-safe rules for pre-1978 homes.

All 8 questions

Do Ohio painters need a state license?

Ordinary painting is not state-licensed in Ohio. EPA RRP certification matters when renovation work disturbs paint in pre-1978 housing.

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Should surface prep be included?

Yes. The quote should say which cracks, holes, stains, caulk lines, sanding, and primer are included and what counts as extra repair.

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What warranty should exterior painting include?

A written workmanship warranty is common, but it should explain exclusions for failing substrate, moisture, previous coatings, and owner maintenance.

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Can painters work in cold weather?

Exterior paint needs product-specific temperature and dry-time windows. Ohio spring and fall weather can delay work.

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Is trim more expensive than walls?

Per square foot, yes. Trim is detail labor: sanding, masking, caulking, and enamel finish take time.

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Can old stained trim be painted?

Yes, but it needs cleaning, sanding, bonding primer, and often stain-blocking primer to prevent bleed-through.

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Is cabinet repainting cheaper than refacing?

Usually. Repainting updates color; refacing changes door and drawer fronts. Replace cabinets when boxes are failing or layout is wrong.

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How long before I can use the kitchen?

Light use may resume quickly, but cabinet coatings can take days or weeks to fully cure. Follow the painter's written cure instructions.

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