Professional Painting Services in Vermont

We tackle residential and commerical painting projects of all shapes and sizes. Our crews are lead by master painters with over 25+ years of craft.

Home Painting

Community Works provides full-service residential & commercial painting across Vermont interior, exterior, cabinets, drywall, plaster, and restoration work. Our lead painter has over 25 years of experience and approaches every project with a prep-first methodology: assess, patch, sand, prime, caulk, tape then paint.

We use Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams products exclusively because premium paint on properly prepared surfaces is what makes a paint job last. We send daily photo updates on every project so you can see exactly what’s happening, and we provide references from every completed project not a curated handful.

Our Painting Services

Interior Painting

Interior painting is our most requested service in Vermont. We paint walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and closets from single accent rooms to whole-home repaints. Every interior project starts with full surface preparation: patching holes, sanding rough spots, priming bare surfaces, caulking gaps, and taping clean lines. We protect your floors, furniture, and fixtures throughout the project and clean up daily.

Exterior Painting

Exterior painting in Vermont requires specific knowledge of how our climate freeze-thaw cycles, ice, UV exposure, moisture affects different substrates. We prep exterior surfaces thoroughly, replace damaged caulk, prime bare wood, and apply premium exterior paint rated for New England conditions. We paint houses, garages, barns, sheds, and outbuildings.

Cabinet Refinishing

Cabinet refinishing transforms your kitchen or bathroom without the cost of full replacement. We remove doors and hardware, clean, sand, prime, and apply multiple coats of durable cabinet-grade paint or stain. A properly refinished cabinet set can save homeowners thousands compared to new cabinets.

Drywall and Plaster Repair

From small nail holes to large sections of water-damaged drywall, we handle all levels of wall and ceiling repair. Drywall patching, skim coating, plaster repair, and texture matching all finished to a paintable surface that blends seamlessly with surrounding areas.

Wallpaper Removal

We strip wallpaper cleanly without damaging the underlying wall surface. After removal, we skim coat and sand as needed to create a smooth, paint-ready surface. This is painstaking work that most homeowners attempt once and never want to do again.

Wood Floor Restoration

Restore hardwood floors through sanding, staining, and sealing. We bring worn, scratched, or outdated floors back to life with the right combination of sanding depth, stain color, and finish coats.

Additional Painting Services:

Popcorn ceiling removal · Epoxy garage floor coatings · Deck and fence staining · Water damage restoration · Caulking

The Difference Is in the Prep

Proper surface preparation is what separates a paint job that lasts from one that peels within a year. Most callbacks and failures in the painting industry come from skipped prep not bad paint.

Our prep protocol on every project: assess the surface condition, patch all damage, sand for adhesion, prime bare or repaired areas, caulk all gaps and seams, tape clean lines. Only then do we open a paint can.

This is why we use the phrase “craft-first.” Our lead painter has spent 25+ years refining this process because he’s seen what happens when you skip steps. The homeowner might not notice the difference on day one but they’ll notice it in year two when the job still looks like it was painted yesterday.

How It Works

Step 1

Estimate

We assess your project on-site or via photos.

You’ll receive a detailed written estimate within 48 hours with clear scope, pricing, and timeline.

Step 2

Execute

Our background-checked crew arrives on schedule with all materials.

You get daily photo updates throughout the project.

Step 3

Inspect

Final walkthrough together.

We don’t consider a job done until you’re satisfied.

Touch-ups completed on the spot.

Some projects

Painting FAQs

How much does interior painting cost in Vermont?

Interior painting in Vermont typically costs $3–6 per square foot, depending on room size, ceiling height, prep required, and paint quality. A standard bedroom costs approximately $800–1,500 including prep, primer, and two coats of paint. We provide free detailed estimates within 48 hours with transparent pricing — no hidden fees.

How long does it take to paint the interior of a house?

A typical 3-bedroom Vermont home takes 5–8 days for a full interior repaint including prep, primer, and two finish coats. Single rooms typically take 1–2 days. Timeline varies based on how much drywall repair, patching, or wallpaper removal is needed before painting begins.

What kind of paint do you use?

We use Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams products on every project. For interiors, we typically recommend Benjamin Moore Regal Select or Sherwin-Williams Emerald for their durability, coverage, and low VOC. We’ll recommend the right product line for your specific project during the estimate.

Do I need to move my furniture before you start?

No. Our crew moves and covers all furniture, protects floors with drop cloths, and masks off fixtures, outlets, and trim as part of our standard prep process. We clean up at the end of every work day.

When is the best time to paint the exterior of a house in Vermont?

The best months for exterior painting in Vermont are May through October, when temperatures consistently stay between 50–85°F and humidity is moderate. Paint needs these conditions to adhere properly and cure fully. We start booking exterior projects in March for spring start dates.

How do you handle drywall repair before painting?

Every painting project starts with a full surface assessment. We patch holes, repair cracks, skim coat damaged areas, and sand everything smooth before priming. Drywall and plaster repair is included in our painting estimates — you don’t need to hire a separate contractor.

Areas Served

We provide painting services in South Burlington, Burlington, Essex, Williston, Shelburne, Charlotte, Hinesburg, Stowe, Waterbury, South Royalton, and communities throughout central Vermont.

Areas Served

We provide painting services in South Burlington, Burlington, Essex, Williston, Shelburne, Charlotte, Hinesburg, Stowe, Waterbury, South Royalton, and communities throughout central Vermont.