{"id":24758,"date":"2021-05-04T11:52:38","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T11:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=24758"},"modified":"2021-05-04T11:55:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T11:55:23","slug":"qualities-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-professional-painter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/qualities-you-need-to-look-for-in-a-professional-painter\/","title":{"rendered":"Qualities You Need to Look For in a Professional Painter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every house needs a makeover at some point. The walls in your home are like sponges \u2014 they suck up body oils and other contaminants. Not to mention the fact that walls tend to get dirty over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re doing a complete makeover of your house, it\u2019s probably a good idea to hire a professional painter. However, not all painters who claim to be professionals, actually are. Here are a few tips on how to narrow down your choices and find the right contractor for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-24760 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Blog-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid Track Record\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first requirements you should be looking for is a solid track record. Every painter that demands a high price for their services will have a portfolio of projects they\u2019ve done in the past. The lack of such a portfolio should be a serious red flag. Aside from telling you that they know what they\u2019re doing, a painter contractor\u2019s portfolio also serves another purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most painters like to think of themselves as capable of handling just about any challenge you send their way. However, most of them are also specialized in one thing or another. A quick glance at a portfolio should tell you if the painter you\u2019re in negotiations with can fulfil your vision and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/discussions\/4953098\/how-long-does-it-take-to-paint-a-house-by-yourself\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do so in the time allotted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some contractors could tick all the right boxes quality-wise, but end up being a bad fit for your vision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look Locally\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you\u2019re trying to pull off something uniquely demanding \u2014 a project that requires a very specialized professional, you\u2019ll be far better off looking for painters locally. If you\u2019re in London, look for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsdecorating.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">painters and decorators in London<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Likewise, if you\u2019re up north around Manchester, look for contractors local to your area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One important factor that isn\u2019t always taken into consideration is the cost of travel. Contractors who are booked most of the year will straight up thank you for your interest and decline your project if you\u2019re far away. A local contractor will be more than happy to take on work from you, especially if you live in the same area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punctuality\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punctuality is an important trait in the business of any kind. Being on time shows respect to your peers and people interested in working with you. Seeing how to complete house makeovers are already intrusive in the sense that you most likely have to live in the said house while it\u2019s being painted, it\u2019s only expected to know when you\u2019ll have to share your home with a complete stranger for a few hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A painter or painting crew that isn\u2019t punctual is one that you most likely don\u2019t want to deal with. You, just like everyone else, have plans. If you\u2019re constantly forced to shift your plans and make adjustments to accommodate for late painters, you might as well find a different crew to work with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to Give You a Realistic Estimate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the skills that painters acquire through experience is the ability to visualize the completed project and give you a realistic estimate of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/painting\/paint-a-home-interior\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much the project will cost<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but also how much time it\u2019s going to take to complete. A good painter will be fairly accurate with their assessments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More importantly, a good painter won\u2019t have an issue telling you that your idea is either not possible to do in the allotted timeframe or that it will cost much more than you\u2019ve thought. At the end of the day, it\u2019s much better to make adjustments to your project or your budget, than to get a green light on your original idea, only to find yourself staring at an endless pit of time and money that won\u2019t go away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleanliness\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-24761 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Blog-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"514\" height=\"336\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepping walls, sanding the base layer, doing two or more coats of paint are all messy jobs. There will be some overspray and there will be debris. That\u2019s perfectly normal. What isn\u2019t normal is a painting crew that leaves that entire mess behind for you to clean. A clean crew is the type of crew that will get the job done, dotting every I and crossing every T as they go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A crew that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/useful-hints-how-to-clean-up-after-builders-or-construction\/21349\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leaves you with a massive mess to clean<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has just openly told you that they are willing to cut corners. Therefore, there\u2019s a good chance that they\u2019ve cut a few corners while doing the job as well. Unfortunately, the only way to find out if a crew is clean or not is to talk to people who have worked with them in the past.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you\u2019re doing major work on your house, there is a risk of something going wrong. These things happen and are unfortunately considered a rare but normal occurrence. However, if your contractor has made a mistake that led to an accident and ultimately a massive bill, they should be the ones taking the brunt of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re doing serious work that requires demolition or similar work, make sure that your contractor is insured and capable of footing a bill that would otherwise debilitate you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willingness to Work With Your Vision\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, you\u2019ll want to find a contractor that understands what you\u2019re trying to do. There are many instances where a contractor will hear you out, nod all the way through the brief outline of your vision, and then do something completely different because they think it\u2019s better that way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing to note here \u2014 sometimes your vision may not be as practical as you may think. But, if that\u2019s the case, your contractor should talk you through the issues with your plan and offer an alternative. Find someone you can communicate with as that is probably the most important factor if you want to be happy with the end result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a painter shouldn\u2019t be a rash decision. On the contrary, make sure that you do your homework, shop around and find a company that meets your needs and fits your budget. A good painter is difficult to come by as they are in high demand. 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