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Painting a room in your home can be a rewarding
experience.
If everything goes right, you not only get a freshly painted room that
looks great, but you may also get a feeling of pride in knowing that you
did it yourself. But before you start, here’s a small checklist of
things you’ll need...
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If you already have these things, then
you’ve probably painted a room or two in your time.
If not, then this could
represent a significant investment.
Even if you usually do your own painting, perhaps you’re just too busy to paint
a room, but you still want, or need, to have it done.
Whether you’ve done all of your own painting, or have never painted a room,
there may come a time when you’ll want to hire a professional. But whom do you
hire? Here are a few guidelines to use when choosing a painter.
Ask them about their work experience.
How many years have they been painting? Perhaps they have some pictures of past
jobs. Inexperienced painters may be a little cheaper in price, but you’ll
probably find out that you get what you pay for (Maybe even less). Don’t
necessarily go for the highest price either, thinking that the quality must be
better. I’ve met painters that charge $50 or more per hour, and won’t do any
better of a job than one who’s much less expensive. Your best bet is to find
someone who’s competitively priced and who has a proven track record.
When it comes to price, keep in mind that the prep work is the most time
consuming and labor intensive part of any job. Therefore, it’s usually the most
expensive part of any job. So if the cost seems a little high or unusually low,
ask specifically what’s going to be done before the paintbrush comes out. This
may help you to determine the value for your dollar, high or low.
Are they professional in appearance?
Are they wearing painter’s clothes that are reasonably clean? (Not counting
paint of course)
If someone shows up for an estimate looking unprofessional or sloppy, then you
may not want him or her swinging a paintbrush in your home. This type of
standard should apply to all professionals, not just painters or other
tradesmen.
On the other hand, don't judge your
painter on the basis of dirty clothes alone. They may have just come
from another job, and believed that showing up for your estimate on time
was more important than going home and changing clothes.
Be sure they have references.
Multiple references are better. Anyone can have a couple of references
from a family member or a friend, so ask for 4 or 5 and don’t be shy
about calling a few. You can never tell how qualified someone is from
their own advertising, but you can get a pretty good idea from the
people who have done business with them in the past.
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