Ames Painting Service

Professional Residential & Commercial Painters in Ames, IA

At The Painters, we believe a great paint system does more than refresh color—it protects surfaces from Iowa’s weather, improves cleanability, reduces maintenance, and raises perceived value.

From single rooms to whole buildings, we deliver interior and exterior painting for homes and businesses across Ames and Story County with disciplined prep, sensible product choices, and reliable schedules. If you’re searching for painters near me who are easy to work with and serious about results, this page explains exactly what we do, how we do it, what it costs, and what to expect.

Why Homeowners and Businesses Choose The Painters for Ames Painting Service

At The Painters, we focus on outcomes that last. Here’s what that looks like in practice:

Local & responsive. Our crew leaders live and work in the Ames area. We prioritize quick site visits, clear scope writing, and realistic start dates. You’ll always know what’s happening and when.
Licensed & insured. We maintain proper credentials and safety practices on every job. Sites are organized, labeled, and supervised.
Prep discipline. Great finishes come from great surfaces. At The Painters, we wash, sand, patch, caulk, and prime correctly—so your coating bonds and performs.
Premium systems selected for your use case. We recommend scrubbable acrylics for walls, moisture-tolerant coatings for kitchens/baths, urethane-reinforced enamels for trim and doors, and breathable masonry systems where exteriors need to shed vapor.
Low/zero-VOC options. Sensitive occupants or commercial spaces benefit from low-odor choices without giving up durability.
Straightforward estimates. At The Painters, we provide written scopes, line-item options (good/better/best), target schedules, and clear pricing—before work begins.
Workmanship warranty. Our residential repaints include a written workmanship warranty, plus labeled touch-up materials at handoff.

Services (Residential & Commercial)

At The Painters, we tailor service to the space, surface, and schedule.

Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, windows, stair parts, built-ins, railings
Drywall repairs (nail pops, cracks, seam fixes) and texture blending
Stain blocking for water and smoke
Accent walls and specialty finishes on request

Exterior Painting

Siding (wood, fiber cement, engineered), soffits, fascia, trim, shutters, doors
Brick/stucco with the right primers and vapor-permeable systems
Metal elements (rails, doors) using rust-inhibitive primers and durable topcoats
Deck and fence staining/clear coats

Cabinet Painting & Refinishing

Kitchen and bath cabinets, built-ins, vanities
Degreasing → deglossing/sanding → bonding prime → cabinet-grade enamel system
Hardware hole fills and hinge updates by request

Deck & Fence Staining

Low-pressure wash and wood brightener (for pH balance and penetration) for Fence Staining and Refinishing.
Transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid, and solid stain systems matched to goals

Commercial Painting

Offices, retail, restaurants, light industrial, and common areas
After-hours or weekend scheduling
Low-odor products and safety-first site practices

Garage Painting & Floor Coatings

Doors, walls, ceilings, trim
Epoxy and polyaspartic floor systems with optional vinyl flake and anti-slip aggregates
Moisture/vapor checks and concrete profiling as required

Color Consultation

Palettes and sheens for your lighting and maintenance goals
Real-world samples at your site before we begin

Interior Painting in Detail: What “Done Right” Means

At The Painters, we treat interior projects like a sequence—each step supports the next so your finish is smooth, durable, and consistent.

Assessment & Protection

Identify coatings already on your walls/trim (flat, eggshell, semi-gloss, oil vs waterborne).
Note issues: tape failures, nail pops, stains, prior patching, texture mismatches.
Protect: cover floors/furniture, mask fixtures and hardware, isolate dust as needed.

Repairs & Priming

Repairs: fill holes, set fasteners, skim and sand; match texture to adjacent surfaces.
Primers: stain-block (water/smoke/tannin) where needed; bonding primers on slick or previously oil-painted trim/doors to ensure adhesion.

Coating Selection & Application

Walls: premium acrylics with strong hide and washability (eggshell/pearl—resists scuffs, doesn’t highlight wall texture).
Ceilings: genuine flat for light diffusion and defect forgiveness; moisture-tolerant flats where needed.
Trim/Doors: urethane-reinforced or advanced acrylic enamels (satin/semi-gloss) for hardness, leveling, and wipe-ability.
Technique: maintain wet edges, specified mil thickness, and back-roll where required for uniform texture.

Cleanup & Handoff

Daily tidy-downs, tool consolidation, and final vacuum/mop of work zones.
Reinstall plates/hardware, label touch-up paint, provide care guidance.

Sheen guidance:

Living spaces: eggshell/pearl on walls; satin/semi-gloss on trim/doors; flat on ceilings.
Kitchens/baths: moisture-tolerant wall coatings; enamel systems on trim and cabinets.

Exterior Painting for Iowa Conditions — Substrate-Specific Approach

Iowa’s freeze/thaw cycles, sun exposure, and humidity require careful prep and scheduling. At The Painters, we plan exterior work around substrate temperature, dew point, and recoat windows so coatings adhere and cure properly.

Substrates & Prep

Wood siding/trim: wash, scrape failing coatings, feather sand, spot prime bare wood (alkyd or hybrid primers), seal end-grain, and caulk open joints.
Fiber cement/engineered: low-pressure wash, confirm correct caulks, then acrylic topcoats designed for dimensional movement.
Brick/stucco: test alkalinity if needed; use breathable masonry primers and coatings—avoid trapping moisture.
Metal: remove rust to sound substrate, apply rust-inhibitive primer, finish with durable topcoat.

Caulking & Sealing

We select paintable elastomeric or urethane-enhanced sealants by joint size and expected movement. Critical areas: horizontal trim caps, window heads, mitered corners, siding butt joints.

Weather-Aware Scheduling

We avoid painting into dew, rain, or temperatures outside product spec. On marginal days, we stage to sheltered elevations and return for second coats when conditions are correct.

Our Process (What to Expect Start to Finish)

At The Painters, we keep it simple and predictable:

Free on-site estimate. We walk the project, take measurements, review prior coatings, and note repairs. You receive a written scope outlining inclusions/exclusions, good/better/best product options, a target schedule, and clear pricing.
Scheduling & pre-job guide. We confirm your start window, crew arrival times, and daily routines. You’ll get a short prep checklist (move small items, pets, parking).
Day-one setup. We protect floors/furniture/landscaping, stage materials, verify color/sheens room by room, and post site safety notes.
Prep & repairs. Washing, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, and primer work done to spec; for exteriors, we address substrate-specific prep and correct caulks.
Application. Correct mil thickness, cut-and-roll techniques, or fine-finish spraying where appropriate, respecting manufacturer recoat windows and environment.
Daily cleanup & updates. End-of-day tidying, material consolidation, and next-day plans shared with you—no surprises.
Final walkthrough & handoff. We do a blue-tape walk, complete punch-list items, label touch-up paint, review your care/maintenance sheet, and confirm warranty terms.

Local Factors in Ames & Story County

At The Painters, we plan for what the Ames climate does to coatings:

Seasonal swings. Freeze/thaw and summer humidity stress exteriors; we schedule around dew point and substrate temperatures to reduce early failure.
Sun exposure. South and west faces degrade faster; we may recommend earlier maintenance or higher-resin systems there.
Substrate variety. Ames neighborhoods include wood trim, fiber cement, and older masonry—primers and sealants must fit the material.
Water management. Paint won’t fix active leaks. If we find failed flashing or drainage issues, we’ll flag them before coating.

FAQs: Painting in Ames, IA

How much does it cost to paint a house in Ames?
Most single-family exteriors fall between $2,000–$5,500 depending on size, substrate, prep, and colors. Interiors average $250–$650 per room for walls, with trim/doors priced by scope.

Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. At The Painters, we provide free, no-pressure on-site estimates with written scope, options (good/better/best), and a target schedule.

How long will my project take?
Interiors (several rooms) typically 1–3 days. Exteriors 3–7 days (weather permitting). Cabinets 3–5 days, plus a gentle-use cure period.

What prep do you include?
Protection (floors/furniture/landscaping), washing, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, and spot/full priming as needed—spelled out in your scope before we start.

What paint brands do you use?
We specify premium architectural coatings (with low/zero-VOC options) based on hide, durability, and cleanability; selections appear on your estimate.

Can you help me choose colors?
Absolutely. At The Painters, we provide color consultation, on-site samples, and sheen advice tailored to your lighting and maintenance needs.

What if the weather shifts during my exterior project?
We stage work to sheltered faces, respect recoat windows, and pause when conditions would compromise adhesion or cure. We’ll update your schedule in real time.

Do you warranty your work? Are you licensed and insured?
Yes—licensed & insured, with a written workmanship warranty on residential repaints.

Do you work after hours for commercial projects?
Yes. We offer evening/weekend scheduling and low-odor products to minimize disruption.

Do you handle drywall repair or small carpentry?
We perform typical paint-related repairs (nail pops, cracks, minor texture work) and will flag structural or rot issues that require other trades.

Service Area

At The Painters, we serve Ames, Nevada, Huxley, Gilbert, Story City, Kelley, Slater, and surrounding Story County communities. If you’re searching “painters near me” in this area, we can usually schedule a site visit quickly. For nearby markets, ask about our extended coverage and related location pages.

What Happens Next

At The Painters, we keep your project simple and predictable:

Tell us about your project. Share rooms/exterior areas, timeline goals, and photos if handy.
Get a free on-site estimate. We measure, assess, and provide a written scope with options, pricing, and a clear schedule.
We prepare and paint. Proper prep, correct primers, premium coatings, daily updates, and clean job sites.
You approve. We complete a blue-tape walkthrough, address punch-list items, leave labeled touch-up paint, and provide a care guide.
We stand behind it. Our workmanship warranty and maintenance tips help your finish look great longer.

Call now: +1 515-290-0421
Visit: 725 E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010