Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What services do you provide?
Residential Painting
We provide full-service interior and exterior home painting, including:
Interior: walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, furniture, and hard-to-reach areas
Specialty: wallpaper removal and installation
Exterior: siding, brick, stucco, garages, decks, and fences (wood & metal)
Additional: power washing, staining, floors, and protective coatings
Commercial Painting
We handle projects of all sizes for businesses, including:
Interior painting for all spaces including offices, hotels, restaurants, medical facilities, retail spaces, and multi-unit properties
Exterior painting for storefronts, warehouses, and large commercial buildings
Specialized coatings for high-traffic and high-visibility areas
Careful restoration and repainting of historic and large-scale commercial properties
New construction
Maintenance painting
Industrial Painting & Coatings
Our Industrial Division is equipped for heavy-duty jobs, including:
Warehouses and manufacturing facilities
Structural steel, beams, and metal surfaces
Machinery, parts, and equipment of all sizes
On-site or in our shop(from quarter inch bolts to poles over 50 feet)
Electrical boxes, doors, and other specialty surfaces
Industrial floor coatings and epoxy finishes
Onsite 5,000 sq ft painting facility with forklifts and crews ready to load/unload trucks
Custom Work
Don’t see your project listed? Just ask! Chances are we can handle it — and if not, we’ll connect you with a trusted partner who can.
Do you provide free estimates?
Yes — we offer free, no-obligation estimates for all residential, commercial, and industrial projects. You can request an estimate online or by phone.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve Kansas City and the surrounding metro area in both Missouri and Kansas. While most of our work is within a 75 mile radius of Kansas City we have completed jobs in as far Oklahoma and Colorado. We are happy to discuss any project in any location.
What type of paint and coatings do you use?
We use professional-grade paints and coatings from trusted brands to ensure a high-quality, long-lasting finish. Specialty coatings are available for industrial and high-traffic environments. Our primary brands are Sherwin-Williams and Spectrum but can use any brand you prefer.
Are you insured and licensed?
Yes — Marotta Painting is insured, and has required licenses giving our clients peace of mind on every project.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes — we stand behind our work with a warranty on workmanship and materials. Specific terms vary by project type, and we’ll review them with you before we begin.
Do you handle surface preparation?
Absolutely. Proper preparation is key to long-lasting results. We provide power washing, sanding, caulking, priming, and repairs as needed before painting.
Do you do drywall and/or drywall repair?
Definitely. We can handle most drywall or even paster repairs. Additionally we can handle simple drywall projects.
Can you work around my schedule?
Yes — we offer flexible scheduling for both residential and business clients. For commercial and industrial projects, we can work evenings, weekends, or in phases to minimize disruption.
Do you help with color selection?
Yes — we have a color consultant on staff who can match your existing furniture and décor or suggest new options to bring fresh life to your space. We provide expert guidance on colors, finishes, and design trends, ensuring you choose the perfect look and feel for your home or business.
Can you remove or install wallpaper?
Yes, we provide wallpaper removal and installation as part of our interior services.
What if I don’t see my project listed?
No problem. If your project isn’t listed under residential, commercial, or industrial services, just ask — chances are we can do it, or we’ll connect you with someone who can.
Residential Painting FAQs
What residential painting services do you offer?
We provide complete interior and exterior painting for homes. This includes walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, furniture, and hard-to-reach areas inside your home, as well as siding, brick, stucco, decks, fences, and garages outside.
Do you paint and stain cabinets and furniture?
Yes — our cabinet and furniture painting & staining services are a cost-effective way to refresh your space without replacing. We prep, prime, and finish for a smooth, durable, professional look.
Can you remove or install wallpaper?
Yes, we provide wallpaper removal and installation as part of our interior services.
How soon can you start?
We likely can start your project as soon as you are ready. We pride ourselves on being available to our customers.
How long will my project take?
Project timelines vary depending on size and scope. A few rooms may take a day, while the exterior of a home takes about week or more depending on size and other conditions. We’ll provide a clear timeline before work begins and keep you updated throughout.
Do you offer staining and power washing?
Absolutely. We provide deck and fence staining as well as power washing to prepare exterior surfaces and extend the life of your paint.
How will you keep my home clean during the job?
We know how important keeping your home clean is. We carefully protect floors, furniture, and belongings, and perform a full cleanup at the end of every project. We even offer low VOC paints.
Commercial Painting FAQs
Do you provide both interior and exterior commercial painting?
Yes — we handle complete interior and exterior commercial painting. From offices, retail spaces, and medical facilities to storefronts, warehouses, and large commercial buildings, we deliver finishes that look professional and last.
How will you keep my home clean during the job?
We know how important keeping your home clean is. We carefully protect floors, furniture, and belongings, and perform a full cleanup at the end of every project. We even offer low VOC paints.
Can you paint large or multi-unit commercial properties?
Yes — we handle complete interior and exterior commercial painting. From offices, retail spaces, and medical facilities to storefronts, warehouses, and large commercial buildings, we deliver finishes that look professional and last.
Do you work on historic commercial buildings?
Yes — we have extensive experience in the restoration and repainting of historic properties. Our painters take extra care with preparation, surface repair, and color matching to preserve the character of older buildings while providing modern durability.
Can you work around business hours?
Yes — we understand how important it is to keep your operations running. We have weekend and after hours team available. Our team offers flexible scheduling and works around your business hours to minimize disruption.
What types of coatings do you use for commercial projects?
We apply professional-grade and specialty coatings designed for durability in high-traffic and high-visibility spaces. This includes protective finishes for walls, floors, and exteriors that withstand the daily demands.
Industrial Painting FAQs
What types of industrial painting do you offer?
Our Industrial Division specializes in warehouses, factories, structural steel, machinery, and equipment painting. We also handle industrial floor coatings and epoxy finishes for high-traffic areas.
Can you paint machinery or large equipment?
Yes — we can coat items of nearly any size, from small parts to machinery over 50 feet long. Our 5,000 sq ft painting facility is equipped with forklifts and crews to handle unloading and loading of your trucks.
Do you offer on-site industrial painting?
Yes — we perform on-site industrial painting and coatings for warehouses, facilities, equipment, parts and production spaces, minimizing downtime for your operations.
Can you work around my production schedule?
Yes — we offer flexible scheduling to reduce disruption to your operations and can coordinate with your team for minimal downtime.
Can you handle tight turnarounds?
Absolutely. Marotta Painting is known for being able to meet tight turnarounds. In most cases we can accommodate shop work with 24 hours notice.