Rhode Island Painting Contractor Package

A completed registration form. A signed statement form. Proof of carrying at least $500,000 of liability insurance. A $200 registration fee made by check or money order and payable to R.I.C.R.L.B.

To work as an independent painting contractor, you need to have a license or carry liability insurance. Though there are no certain educational standards for painting contractors, they must know about painting, the necessary tools, and measurement techniques to get the job done right.

A completed registration form. A signed statement form. Proof of carrying at least $500,000 of liability insurance. A $200 registration fee made by check or money order and payable to R.I.C.R.L.B.

Massachusetts. If you are going to work solely on painting projects, you are not required to be licensed in the state of Massachusetts. You are, however, required to be registered by the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation. You can start your registration by creating a Home Improvement Contractor Account.

Every licensed painter is required to be bonded. The bond is basically an agreement that binds the contractor to cover the losses incurred by a property owner if the project does not complete according to the contract specification.

A number of factors contribute to how much a painter earns. Location is a big consideration when it comes to salary. Painters in the highest paying states earn between $43,030 and $57,460 depending which state they work in, while painters in the lowest paying states only earn between $23,220 and $35,510.

To get a C-33 license in California, you must prove a minimum of 4 years journeyman level experience and pass a two part state exam with the Contractor State License Board. To qualify for an exam date you must meet the the following requirements: Be at least 18 years of age.

Costs to Start a Painting Business Expect to spend about $2,000 on painting equipment, inventory, and other supplies, plus the cost of a vehicle if you don't have one available. Common startup costs include: Business vehicle. Equipment including ladders, airless paint sprayers, caulk gun, brushes, uniforms.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, pass a background check and have the stamina to do the work. A typical apprenticeship program takes three to four years. Most apprentices complete more than 100 hours of classroom training each year and work full time assisting experienced painters.