Discerning Homeowners Want Their Home Painted With the Highest Attention to Detail

Expert Color Advice

Most of us think we have great taste when it comes to home decor and choosing colors that coordinate; but in reality, most of us are wrong.  An experienced, professional house painter can help you choose colors that complement each other well and can show you how light and dark colors can change the way a room looks and feels.  In addition, a pro painter can tell you which colors are new and trendy, which is important if you’re thinking of putting your house on the market in the near future.

Proper Surface Preparation

No matter how expertly paint is applied to a surface, it won’t matter if the surface isn’t prepared ahead of time to receive the paint.  A professional house painter understands the process of preparing a home for painting and knows that the steps they have to take can include washing dirty walls, sanding surfaces, filling holes and cracks and applying primer.

Painting Skill and Expertise

Painting is like golf; everyone who sees it being done thinks it’s easy to do until they try it themselves. Painting the right way requires a great deal of skill that’s acquired through years of experience painting every kind of surface and using every kind of painting technique. A skilled painter knows which types of paints to use, how to properly mask unpainted areas, how to deal with lead paint, how to protect your furniture and flooring and much more.

The Best Equipment

Unlike most DIY painters, a professional painter will have all of the tools they need to do the job well without interruption.  He or she won’t have to leave the job site to run to the hardware store because of forgotten tarps or paint rollers.  In addition, they’ll have the highest-quality equipment on hand that they are experienced in using.

Perfect Results

If you paint your home yourself, you can be sure that it won’t look like it was done by a pro.  As a homeowner, painting is only one of the things you’ll be doing if you attempt the job yourself and that means distractions that can result in some serious imperfections.  A professional won’t be distracted because painting is their only job, which means they will be able to give your home the attention it deserves and give you a perfect paint job.

Cleanup After The Job Is Done

Cleaning up after a home repair or improvement is no fun; it can be tedious and unpleasant.  A professional painter will handle any of the mess that results from painting your home as part of the job.  That means removing paint brushes and rollers, rolling up drop cloths, cleaning up any spilled paint and making sure there are no drips or drops to ruin your home’s finish.

Don't Run the Risk of Damaging Your Home's Walls. If you don't want to spend even more time and money on fixing that wall damage, avoid it altogether. Hiring experts means you can ensure the job gets done right the first time with minimal damage done to the walls. And a pro will fix this damage as part of their service.

Here are some steps you can take to ensure the painting process runs smoothly:

• Move and cover furniture
• Remove electronics and appliances
• Wall hangings and ornaments
• Protect soft furnishings
• Clear away knick-knacks
• Prep and clean walls
• Vacate the area

When your home needs its interior or exterior painted, you might be tempted to do the job yourself but in the long run, this option usually costs more time and money. Hiring a professional painter is always worth the money you spend, mainly because the job is guaranteed to be done correctly the first time. Paint costs a lot of money but for just a slight bit more, you can get a professional who knows the ins and outs of all paint jobs and can guarantee that the work that he or she does for you is exceptional. If you are tempted to do the job yourself, keeping the following things in mind may help you to think differently

Questions to Ask Your Painter:

• Do you provide a free estimate?
• What are your credentials?
• Who will be on my crew?
• Can I see a list of references?
• What materials do you use?
• What kind of painting prep do you do?
• Do you offer a workmanship warranty?

Be Realistic. Don't paint your house yourself unless you have the time, tools, skills and stamina to do the work. Depending on the size and height of your house and the condition of the existing siding, preparing and painting a house on your own can be a tedious, difficult job. Exteriors should be painted every 5 to 10 years, depending on the quality of paint and craftsmanship it was painted with last time.

There are a lot of ways to increase the visual appearance of your space, even if you can’t increase your actual square footage. This include a wide variety of colours that make a room look bigger—and feel bigger, too.

Here are nine colours for you to consider:

• Pale blue
• Dark blue
• Soft black
• Cool gray
• Light green
• Taupe
• Lavender
• Blush pink