Baton Rouge Painting FAQs: Pricing, Timelines & Warranty Answered

There's no honest flat rate we can quote here exterior painting cost depends on the size of your home, the condition of the surface (siding, stucco, or wood), how much prep and repair work it needs, and the paint quality you choose. The only way to get a real number is a free, on-site walkthrough, which is exactly what we offer.

Yes. We provide a free, on-site estimate with measurements and photos, and you'll receive it the same day no subcontractors, no surprise fees, no waiting a week to find out what your project costs.

We collect a deposit at booking to secure your project date. The exact amount depends on the scope of work, so we'll walk you through it during your estimate rather than quoting one number that doesn't fit every job.

Yes our Brand Ambassador Program gives you 10%, 15%, or 20% off in exchange for things like a yard sign, before-and-after photos, a written survey, or a Google review. It's entirely optional, and any marketing happens after your final walkthrough, once you're happy with the work. See the Brand Ambassador Program for the full breakdown of each tier.

All major forms and methods credit card, check, cash, ACH, and financing. Whatever works best for you.

Three things, in order: square footage or number of rooms/cabinets, how much prep and repair the surface needs (peeling paint, pressure washing, crack filling, sanding), and the paint or coating tier you choose. If a full cabinet replacement is out of budget, cabinet refacing is worth asking about it delivers a similar result for meaningfully less.

Five steps: (1) an initial conversation and color consulting, (2) a free on-site estimate with measurements and photos, delivered the same day, (3) scheduling and planning your project, (4) the job itself, including all the prep work we discussed with you, and (5) a final walkthrough with you before we ever collect final payment.

A typical interior repaint takes 3 6 days depending on the scope. For exteriors, 3 5 days is the average turnaround. Both depend on the size of the project and, for exteriors, the weather Louisiana's humidity and storm season can shift a schedule by a day or two.

Typically we're able to start and schedule most projects within just a few weeks. We're never booked out more than a month or two in advance, so if you're ready to move, you won't be waiting all season for us to show up.

Most cabinet painting projects take 2 5 days depending on the number of cabinets and the prep involved. A full cabinet refinish or reface more extensive sanding and surface restoration typically runs 3 7 days.

1 3 days, depending on the size of the surface and how much prep it needs before we can stain it.

Typically our crews arrive around 8am and wrap up around 4 or 5pm a normal working day, so you know what to expect while the project is underway.

Always. Every project ends with a final walkthrough together, before we ever collect final payment so you have the chance to review everything and flag anything before the job is considered done.

We plan carefully and work efficiently, and we'll schedule around your hours including after-hours work so your commercial space stays open for business while we paint.

Yes. We have a 3-year labor warranty on all our exterior work.

Yes Swift Painting is a licensed home improvement contracting company in the State of Louisiana, carrying Workmen's Comp and General Liability insurance with the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC). That's not a small detail it's what protects you if anything goes wrong on your property during the job.

Two things: a walkthrough with you before final payment, and a simple internal rule what we do, we do well. We also intentionally limit how many projects we take on each year, specifically so every job gets the attention it deserves instead of being rushed through a packed schedule.

That's exactly what the final walkthrough is for we go through the work together before payment changes hands, so anything that needs attention gets addressed while we're still there, not after.

We steer clients toward cabinet-grade enamels for high-wear surfaces like cabinets, doors, and trim brands like Benjamin Moore Advance, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel, INSL-X Cabinet Coat, Behr Premium Cabinet, Door & Trim Enamel, and Zinsser Allcoat instead of standard wall paint, because they hold up to daily use in a way regular paint simply doesn't.

High-quality latex or acrylic paint, matched to the room and surface during your estimate a kitchen and a formal dining room don't need the same finish, and we'll walk you through why.

Patching minor imperfections, sanding, masking and protecting surrounding surfaces, priming where needed, then the finish coats and a full cleanup before we call the job done.

Prep is what determines how long an exterior paint job actually lasts pressure washing, crack filling, and correct priming, before any paint goes on. For stucco specifically, that means filling hairline cracks and applying a mildew-resistant primer; for wood surfaces, it's cleaning, sanding, and a UV-resistant finish.

We sand and remove the existing finish or paint before applying fresh coats. In bathrooms specifically, we use durable, moisture-resistant paint that resists chipping, cracking, and mildew humidity is a real factor in Baton Rouge kitchens and bathrooms.

Cleaning always comes first removing dirt, mildew, mold, old stain, and sun-graying. We don't use highly intrusive prep methods that can streak or splinter the wood. From there, stain gets worked deep into the wood with brushes and rollers, in multiple coats, with proper dry time between each one.

Yes Swift Painting is unique in offering FREE color consulting, which includes in-person paint samples, color suggestions, and digital color renderings. You'll see your actual colors on your actual walls before you commit to anything.

A mixture of both and either way, we only hire the best and most trusted painters we can find. Every crew member, employee or subcontractor, is held to the same standard.

Baton Rouge and the surrounding region: Denham Springs, Prairieville, Livingston Parish, Walker, Port Allen, North Shore, Old Jefferson, Shenandoah, Gonzales, Central, Greenwell Springs, Watson, Lockhart, Juban, Holden, Springfield, Albany, and parts of Hammond and Ponchatoula.

Call us at (225) 414-6312 or request an estimate online. We're located at 8126 One Calais Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

Since 2015 8+ years and counting, with nearly 300 Google reviews from homeowners and businesses across the Baton Rouge area.

Yes we plan commercial projects specifically to minimize disruption, including after-hours scheduling when it makes sense for your business.

We handle small exterior repairs as part of our painting projects, but not major structural work if your project might need a permit, ask us at your estimate and we'll walk you through what's involved.

Refinishing restores the cabinets you already have we sand them down and reapply paint or stain. Refacing replaces the doors, drawer fronts, and hardware on your existing cabinet boxes for a fresh, modern look without a full replacement. Refinishing is the right call when cabinets show wear, scratches, or an outdated finish; refacing suits homeowners who want a different look without redoing every cabinet in the kitchen. See our cabinet refinishing and refacing page for a closer look at both.

Yes epoxy floor coating for concrete surfaces is part of our interior painting services.

Stucco is one of the surfaces we prep and paint regularly hairline crack filling plus a mildew-resistant primer before any topcoat goes on. For older or unusual construction, tell us the details at your estimate so we can plan for anything the surface needs.

No we focus on full-project interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting and refinishing, and staining. Small touch-ups, drywall, wallpaper removal, and artistic/decorative painting fall outside our scope.

Yes durable, weather-ready finishes built to handle Louisiana's sun, heat, and rain, for offices, restaurants, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, in addition to standard interior and exterior commercial painting.

Yes staining is a core part of what we do, with a wide range of colors and finishes available. We prep gently to protect the wood, then apply stain in multiple coats based on what that specific product needs. Learn more on our deck and fence staining page. Still have a question we didn't cover? Call us at (225) 414-6312 or request your free estimate we'll get you a straight answer, the same day.