How do I find good painters to hire?

Screen for reliability and communication first, use referrals from your current crew, and onboard with written scope and schedule so new hires ramp quickly.

Should I hire employees or subcontractors?

It depends on your state's rules and how much control you need over the work. Classify correctly, carry the right insurance, and run payroll properly either way.

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How to hire painters for your crew

Hiring is how a painting business scales — or stalls. Here's what to screen for, how to pay crews correctly, and how to onboard fast.

Hire for reliability first

Skill can be taught faster than reliability. Prioritize painters who show up, communicate and take care of a customer's home. One no-show can cost you a repeat client.

Classify and pay correctly

Understand employee vs subcontractor rules in your state, carry workers' comp where required, and run payroll properly. Getting this wrong is expensive — insurance and tax penalties dwarf the savings.

Onboard with a system, not a shrug

New hires produce faster when the schedule, scope and expectations are written down and visible in one place. Don't make them guess how you estimate or run a job.

Keep payroll simple

When scheduling and payroll live with your jobs, paying the crew is quick and accurate. WEDO includes payroll alongside estimating, scheduling and invoicing. Start free.

Run crew & payroll free

Snap a photo, get a priced estimate in minutes — then send a contract and invoice from the same app.

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FAQ

How do I find good painters to hire?: Screen for reliability and communication first, use referrals from your current crew, and onboard with written scope and schedule so new hires ramp quickly.
Should I hire employees or subcontractors?: It depends on your state's rules and how much control you need over the work. Classify correctly, carry the right insurance, and run payroll properly either way.