Painters in Gardner, KS
Absolute Painting paints homes and businesses in Gardner and across southwest Johnson County. Our crews come to Gardner from our Lawrence shop for interior and exterior painting, cabinets, decks and fences, plus wood rot repair before we paint.
Painting since 2008 · EPA lead-safe certified · Free written proposal, good for a full year
Professional Painting Services Across Gardner
Gardner has grown fast. Newer subdivisions sit next to older homes near downtown, and some houses outside town sit on acreage with long runs of fence and outbuildings. Each one needs a slightly different plan: what the siding is made of, how much sun and wind it gets, and how long it’s been since the last coat.
Every job starts the same way. We come out, look at the surfaces, and give you a free written proposal that spells out the prep, repairs and painting. The price is good for a full year, so you can plan the work when it suits you.
Painting Gardner’s Newer Homes
A lot of Gardner’s neighborhoods went up in the last 20 to 25 years. Many of those homes still have their first coat of builder-grade paint, and it’s starting to show.
- Fading on the sunny sides. Open lots get full sun and wind. South- and west-facing walls usually fade and chalk first.
- Builder paint wearing thin. The original coat is often thin. A proper repaint with good paint lasts much longer.
- Gaps and cracked caulk. We caulk the whole house, all the way around, to seal out moisture before we paint.
- HOA colors. We give you the exact color names and products we’ll use, so you have what you need for your HOA approval.
Residential Painters in Gardner, KS
Interior Painting
Our interior painting covers walls, ceilings, trim, doors and stairways. We cover floors and furniture, fill nail holes, caulk the seams and sand where needed before any paint goes on, and we clean up at the end of every day.
Exterior Painting
Exterior painting starts with prep. We repair wood rot, scrape loose paint and caulk the whole house, all the way around, to seal out moisture. Then we paint with good paint, because a cheap coat is the one you end up repainting.
Cabinets, Decks and More
We also handle cabinet painting, deck and fence staining, pressure washing and carpentry and wood rot repair, so one crew can take care of the whole project.
Commercial Painters in Gardner, KS
Commercial Interiors
We paint offices, shops, waiting rooms and other commercial spaces. We plan the work around your hours and the timeframe you need, so your business can keep running while we paint.
Commercial Exteriors
Storefronts, siding, trim and doors take a beating from Kansas sun and wind. We prep and repaint them so your building looks cared for, and we schedule exterior work around the weather.
Our Painting Process
1. Free Written Proposal
We come out, look at the project with you and give you a written proposal. The price is good for a full year.
2. Colors and HOA Approval
We offer color consultations and give you the exact color names and products we’ll use, so you have what you need for your HOA.
3. Prep and Repairs
We fix wood rot, scrape loose paint and caulk the whole house, all the way around, before any paint goes on.
4. Protect and Paint
We cover floors, furniture, windows and landscaping, then paint with good paint and clean lines on trim.
5. Final Walkthrough
Your project manager walks the finished job with you, and we leave the site clean.
Services We Offer
Everything we do for Gardner homes and businesses:
Service Areas
Absolute Painting, LLC serves Gardner and nearby Edgerton, Spring Hill and Wellsville, plus these locations:
Why Gardner Homeowners Choose Absolute Painting
Greg Collins and Mike Balding have been friends since third grade. They started Absolute Painting in 2008 with a used van and hand-me-down tools, and today they run offices in Lawrence and Topeka.
Every job starts with a free written proposal, and the price is good for a full year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you paint homes in Gardner, KS?
Yes. We paint homes and businesses throughout Gardner and southwest Johnson County, including nearby Edgerton and Spring Hill. Our crews come from our Lawrence shop. Every job starts with a free written proposal, and the price is good for a full year.
How much does it cost to paint a house in Gardner?
It depends on the size of the house, the condition of the siding and trim, how much prep and repair it needs, and whether it’s inside or outside. We come out, look at the project and give you a free written proposal with the price, good for a full year.
My house still has the builder’s original paint. Is it time to repaint?
Often, yes. Builder-grade paint is usually a thin coat, and on Gardner’s open lots the sunny south and west sides fade first. If the color looks chalky or you see bare spots or cracked caulk, it’s a good time for a free proposal.
Can you help us choose colors that meet our HOA rules?
Yes. We offer color consultations, and we give you the exact color names and products we’ll use. That way you have everything you need for your HOA approval request before any paint goes on. If the HOA asks for changes, we’ll help you adjust the colors.
Do you fix wood rot before painting?
Yes. We check trim, siding, window frames and fascia for soft or rotted wood and repair it before we paint. New paint over rot doesn’t last, so the repair comes first and the paint goes on sound wood. Carpentry and wood rot repair is one of our regular services, not an add-on.
How long will the job take?
It depends on the size of the house, the amount of detail work, any carpentry repairs, the crew size and, for exteriors, the weather. At your free proposal appointment, we’ll walk you through the process and talk through the expected timeframe for your job.
When can you paint the outside of my house?
We paint exteriors from spring through fall, usually into November, depending on the weather. Paint needs warm, dry days to cure properly, so we watch the forecast and schedule around rain and cold nights. Interior painting works any time of year, so winter is a good time for inside projects.
Do you paint businesses in Gardner?
Yes. We paint offices, shops and other commercial spaces in Gardner, inside and out. We plan the work around your hours and the timeframe you need, so your business can keep running while we paint. Every commercial job starts with a free written proposal, too.