It may not be rocket science, but …
Will you be able to mix shades
correctly to get the color you want? Do you know what type of paint is right
for the surface you want to paint? Are you sure that you have prepared the wall
correctly? Are you certain that you want to take on the physical stress and
strain of doing the job? Have you kept the post-painting cleanup hassles in
mind? Is your answer to any of these questions “No” or “Maybe”? Then think
twice about doing the job yourself.
The finish is everything
The final look of the finished
surface determines how good the painting is. Using the best quality paints is
good. Having the right tools is essential. But nothing can replace the
experience and expertise of a professional painter when it comes to quality.
That’s the difference between a “Nice” wall and a “Wow” wall. You are not going
to paint your home every year. So why should you settle for a ‘nice’ job when
you can get a greater one?
It’s not the tools; it’s how you use them
Painting requires ladders,
scaffolds, brushes, rollers and other tools. You can rent them when you do
painting on your own. But are you sure you know how to use them correctly? Will
you be safe on the ladder or scaffold? Painting is like driving a car – the
more you do it, the better you are. Only a professional painter who does the
job everyday will have the skills to ensure that the quality of the painting is
what it should be.
Preparation is critical
The quality of the final finish
depends as much, if not more, on the preparation of the surface. A professional
knows well how to scrape the walls, remove spots and stains and get a
completely smooth surface that will ensure a perfect finish.
DIY is not cheap
A professional
painter will be able to do a job that will last for years. That means the
repainting costs over time is reduced. They also know exactly how to mix paints
to get the maximum coverage from each can.
Professionals will do a great job using much less paint than you would.
Don’t forget to add the cost of equipment rental to your DIY budget. Painters
have their own equipment. Put all these factors together, and you will realize
that the real cost of using a professional painting company is not as high as
you may think.
Cleaning up is a real pain
Post-painting cleaning is indeed
an irksome hassle. The professionals will make less of a mess, as complete
cleanup is part of their job. Besides the actual labor of the cleanup, your
time has value. Have you factored this in when thinking of doing painting on
your own?
Think about it
You want your home to look its
best, don’t you? Then you have to consider seriously all these issues. Don’t
you feel hiring a professional painting and finishing company to do the job
does make a lot of sense, in many ways? Contact a company with the skill,
experience and ability to paint your home the way you want it to be painted.
All you need to do then is just to sit back and enjoy the new look.
