What you get with Cheap Painters

Gathering estimates for painting your home can seem tedious and frustrating. When you’ve met with at least 3 providers, you’ll be left with papers and numbers to choose from. It can be tempting to go with the lowest number. You could end up with a costly mess on your hands. What exactly should you watch for when hiring cheap painters?

1. Insufficient prep.

Professional painters will tell you that 2/3 of their work should be done before a paint can is ever opened. One sign of shady painting practices is shoddy prep work. Good preparation allows for pristine finished walls and professional looking painting.

2. Incorrectly matched paint.

With new technologies today, there is no reason to have poorly matched paint. This is particularly important with repair painting. Professional painters will never give you a poorly matched color.

3. Uneven application.

Using good techniques will allow for a good, even application of your paint. Novice or less professional painters sometimes leave visible streaks and roller marks within their painting. While it might not seem like a big deal, a shadow or holiday will wear on your nerves.

4. Inadequate equipment.

Equipment is a portion of having a professional team of painters. When you hire a crew, they arrive with the accessories that are necessary to complete the project. Whether it’s ladder, scaffolding, extensions or just plain rollers and brushes, professional painters will invest in their work by purchasing the premium tools, meaning they can provide quality service.

5. Cheap paint.

One way to ruin a project is to use cheap paint. Lesser paints are more water and less paint, giving you a streaky and uneven finish.  Even when you hire more costly painters, it’s important to learn the paint products they intend to use. Expensive painters can still use cheap paint. More likely, they will have quality brands they lean on and like for projects. Use their knowledge to choose what’s right for you.

6. Lack of cleanup.

Quick and dirty painters are more inexpensive. Don’t want to deal with splatters and overspray? Make sure your estimate includes clean up and details what that entails. You should make it clear at your estimate appointment if there are any specific requirements you have, or if you live in an HOA or development, make their rules known.

7. Lack of skill.

It’s easy to be a painter, it’s difficult to pay your dues and become a professional. Bargain painters are usually less experienced and knowledgable, so working with them on faux finishes, specialty projects or large scale painting could go terribly awry with a novice on the job.

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