When you paint the exterior of your home of commercial space, you want to get the best results. The time, money, and effort spent should amount to nothing less than perfection. We know this–– and so do other painting companies. But how can you be sure to get the best exterior paint finish with the right paint company? Our professional painters are here to give our insider secrets. 

Why Does it Matter if it’s the Best Finish? 

Before we get into our tips and tricks, let’s dive into why exactly you want the absolute best finish for your exterior painting project. The most important reason is by far the concept of durability. Exterior paint is exposed to all of the wear and tear we cause in addition to harsh weather conditions. The wrong type of paint will lead to fast deterioration, chipping, and fading. You’ll be back at the drawing board sooner than you’d ever hope. 

The exterior of a home or office is also the root of the first impression. A poor exterior can lead customers away or make you feel less welcomed at your home. However, driving up to a newly painted exterior makes you feel accomplished, refreshed, and ready for what’s inside. In addition to this, you simply deserve the best. When you pay for a quality paint job, you should receive a quality paint job. 

Choose the Best Paint for Your Exterior

Our first tip for getting the best exterior paint job is to choose the best paint. This includes a variety of aspects, including color, type, and accessories (such as primer). The wrong combination of paint materials can cause the finish to be sub-par.  

The best professional paints can help you decide between solvent-based and water-based paint to start this process. You will also have the option between gloss, semi-gloss, satin, and flat finishes. It can be overwhelming at first, but the right paint company will know where to lead you.CertaPro Painters® even offers free color consultations to our clients to make sure they achieve ultimate satisfaction. 

What Time of Year is Best to Paint an Exterior?

The next most important aspect to getting the best exterior paint finish is the time of year. Unfortunately, not every month is ideal for painting. In Virginia, for example, the summer months may be too humid to have paint adhere well to exterior surfaces. Winter can also be a difficult time to paint due to the necessity of navigating weather conditions. Our painters recommend taking advantage of the spring and fall months for your exterior painting jobs.

We know that sometimes an exterior paint job is simply inevitable. There are, of course, ways to make painting in the summer or winter possible. However, you’ll want to make sure that you hire the best painting crew to take on such a task. Review with them what they have in place to mitigate the natural roadblocks. 

Should I Do it Myself or Hire the Professionals?

Exterior painting is not an easy task. The walls are high, the conditions are tough, and the surface area is large. Here at CertaPro, we appreciate a good DIY project; however, exterior painting should definitely be left to the pros. We can bring all of the right equipment to get your job done fast and efficiently without problem. Our painter insurance will cover any warranty issues as well, so you don’t have to worry about being on the hook in the worst case scenario. Things like that are hard to pass up.  

Exterior Finish with CertaPro Painters®

If you’re ready to start your exterior paint job, call CertaPro Painters® of Eastside, VA. Our painting crew has painted thousands of homes throughout Virginia and guarantee the best results every time. If you don’t believe us, we’ll paint until you do! We do a thorough walkthrough with our clients before we leave the property to make sure everything exceeds your standards. We have painters ready to give you the best paint finish, all you have to do is call. We look forward to working with you!