5 Reasons Why You Should Let the Painters Paint

By Kevin C. Williams, Marketing Associate

Are you starting a paint project? Considering one? When painting your home, you might find yourself facing a difficult decision: should you paint it yourself or pay someone to do it for you? You’ll likely seek advice from friends and family, and maybe even consider using online tutorials to guide you. But before you grab that paintbrush, consider this: Painting might seem simple, but it’s not as easy as it looks. There are reasons why so few people can confidently say they’re glad they painted a project themselves.

As helpful paint consultants, we are here to share with you the five reasons why you should let a painter paint your home.

First and foremost, technological advancements have revolutionized the painting industry. A professional painter today doesn’t manually paint with a brush as much anymore. Instead, they use high-efficiency equipment that multiplies their ability to cover more with better precision. For example, an average painter can paint approximately 100 square feet of wall per hour, while a professional painter using a high-efficiency sprayer can cover over 200 square feet. That’s double the amount of a brush, and it yields a better look as it covers evenly and presents sharp lines. It would be generous to say the average person could do 65 square feet per hour. If a project took a professional who uses a high-efficiency sprayer 4 hours to complete 800 square feet, it would take a regular person 12 hours to complete the same project. Fatigue, bathroom breaks, phone calls, and low efficiency are just a few factors affecting the time spent. This is the equivalent of you paying lots of money to paint a room when you could have had a city painted for the same price.

Second, your time is valuable. Painting a room or a whole house is a time-consuming task that requires a lot of planning, preparation, and execution. We have hundreds of hours estimating the time it will take for projects. We see so many that, despite our experience in estimating, take longer than expected. Even if you estimate how much time a project will take, hidden factors can still arise that extend the project timeline. By letting a painter paint your home, you’re freeing up your time to do other things you enjoy.

Third, “go backs” can be a hassle. Once you think you’ve finished painting, that’s often the time when you realize you’ve missed a spot or need a touch-up. When you let a painter paint, they’ll take care of anything that was missed or needs a touch-up or more paint. They’ll “go back” to the project and make sure everything is in order.

Fourth, furniture moving is no longer a concern. When you paint your home, you’ll need to move furniture around to access all the areas that need to be painted. This task can be especially challenging if you have large or heavy furniture pieces. But when you let a painter paint, they offer furniture moving services. They’ll move furniture efficiently and safely, paint, and move everything back as it was.

Lastly, insurance is a critical factor to consider. All professional paint jobs are insured for up to two years. That means if anything is needed within that timeframe, the painters will come back and make sure it’s done correctly. Can you imagine painting your home yourself, only to find yourself needing to do it again six months later because you missed a spot or didn’t paint it correctly?

In conclusion, there are many reasons why you should let a painter paint your home. With technology advancements, time-saving benefits, “go-backs” taken care of, furniture moving included, and insurance for peace of mind, hiring a professional painter is a smart choice. So, sit back, relax, and let the painter paint!