Painters in Olathe, KS
Your home is one of your biggest investments, and paint helps protect it. A paint job that lasts takes careful prep, the right tools and years of experience.
Absolute Painting has painted homes and businesses since 2008. We serve Olathe and the rest of Johnson County from our Lawrence shop. We paint interiors, exteriors, cabinets, decks and fences, and we repair wood rot before we paint.
Painting since 2008 · EPA lead-safe certified · Free written proposal, good for a full year
How We Paint an Olathe Home
A good paint job starts with good prep, so that’s where we put a lot of our attention. We protect everything we’re not painting, including floors, furniture, landscaping and nearby surfaces.
We caulk the whole house, all the way around, to seal out moisture and help stop wood rot. We repair rotted trim, siding and window frames before painting, so new paint goes on sound wood. Then we use good paint, because a cheap coat is the one you end up repainting.
Painting Olathe Homes, Old and New
Olathe has older houses near downtown and plenty of newer neighborhoods. Each kind of home needs a slightly different plan.
- Older homes near downtown. Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint under newer layers. We’re EPA lead-safe certified and follow lead-safe rules for prep, containment and cleanup.
- Newer neighborhoods. Many newer homes still have the paint they were built with. That first coat can fade, chalk or peel sooner than you’d expect, and a proper repaint with good paint lasts much longer.
- Colors and HOAs. We offer color consultations and give you the exact color names and products we’ll use. If your neighborhood has an HOA, you’ll have everything you need for your approval request.
- Kansas weather. Sun, wind and freeze-thaw winters are hard on exterior paint. Careful prep and caulking keep moisture out, so the new coat holds.
Residential Painters in Olathe, KS
Interior Painting
Our interior painting covers everything from a single room to your entire home: walls, ceilings, trim, doors and stairways. We cover floors and furniture, fill nail holes, caulk the seams and sand where needed for a smooth finish, and we clean up at the end of every day.
Exterior Painting
Exterior painting starts with prep. We wash the house, scrape loose paint, repair wood rot and caulk the whole house, all the way around, to seal out moisture. Then we put a fresh coat of good paint on your home’s exterior that stands up to Kansas weather.
Cabinets, Decks and More
We also handle cabinet painting, deck and fence staining, pressure washing, popcorn ceiling removal and carpentry and wood rot repair, so one crew can complete the whole project.
Commercial Painters in Olathe, KS
Commercial Interiors
Our commercial painting services cover offices, stores and other commercial properties in Olathe. 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
From one bedroom to a whole house or storefront, here’s what we do in Olathe:
Service Areas
Absolute Painting, LLC serves Olathe and these locations:
Why Olathe Homeowners Choose Absolute Painting
Greg Collins and Mike Balding have been friends since third grade. In 2008, they started Absolute Painting with a used van and hand-me-down tools, and they built the company one careful job at a time. Today, our crew paints homes and businesses across Lawrence, Topeka and Johnson County.
We’re a family-run company with more than 15 years of experience, and our team takes pride in careful, quality work on every home.
Every Olathe job starts with a free written proposal, and the price is good for a full year, so you can plan the work around your schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you paint in Olathe?
Yes. We paint homes and businesses throughout Olathe and the rest of Johnson County, from older houses near downtown to newer neighborhoods. Our crews come from our Lawrence shop, and every job starts with a free written proposal that’s good for a full year.
Is the proposal really free?
Yes. We come out, look at the job with you and give you a written proposal at no cost and with no obligation. The proposal price is good for a full year, so you can plan the work around your own schedule instead of feeling rushed to decide.
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.
Are you lead-safe certified?
Yes. Absolute Painting is EPA lead-safe certified, which matters for homes built before 1978, when lead paint was common. We follow lead-safe rules for prep, containment and cleanup, so old paint is handled safely for your family, your neighbors and our crew.
Why does the north side of my house get mildew?
The north side gets the least sun and stays damp longest after rain and dew, so mildew and algae grow there first. It’s a moisture and shade problem, not a paint problem. We kill the growth with a cleaning solution instead of blasting it off, then use a mildew-resistant coating on shaded walls.
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 conditions to cure, so we watch the forecast closely. From about December through February, we shift to interior painting, cabinets and popcorn ceiling removal, and book exterior work for spring.
How long does an exterior paint job take?
It depends on the house. Size, detail work, carpentry repairs, crew size and the weather all affect the timing, which is why we look at your home in person first. At your free proposal appointment, we’ll walk you through the process and the expected timeframe for your job.
How do I get a free proposal in Olathe?
Call our Lawrence office at 785-330-9619 or request one through our contact form. We’ll set up a time to come out, look at your project with you and give you a free written proposal. The price is good for a full year, so there’s no pressure to decide right away.