5 Things You Should Do When Hiring a Professional Painter
Posted on January 18, 2023
You can save time, money, and be much less stressed by hiring a professional painting company to tackle painting your interior and/or exterior. When it comes to selecting a company, who you choose can determine the success of your project, so here are 5 things you should do when hiring a painter.
1. Learn How To Prep Your Space
Before a painting crew comes to your home, you should learn what you can do to prep the space for them. At CertaPro Painters® of Midlothian and NW Richmond, VA, we recommend removing paintings and any other wall decorations from surfaces you are planning on getting painted. Also, you should remove any window treatments and small fragile objects from the space. Finally, move all furniture to center the of the space to avoid getting paint on them.
When it comes to exterior painting projects, it’s important to make sure that your professional painters have clear access to the painting area, so you will want to remove any items that may get in their way.
2. Do Some Research
Before selecting a painting company, you should research all the professional painting companies in Midlothian and its surrounding areas. It’s important to trust who you are letting work on your home, but it’s just as important to know what kind of work they typically do.
A good way to start is by Googling for professional painting companies and looking over any reviews posted by previous customers. It may also be beneficial to talk to any friends and family in your area who have had work done previously. You can even ask the painting company itself for any references they may have. Look on the painting company’s website to see their portfolio or any other information that may inform who you choose.
At CertaPro Painters® of Midlothian and NW Richmond, VA, we pride ourselves on providing high quality painting services to the Midlothian and NW Richmond area. See what our customers have to say about us.
3. Schedule an Estimate
Before you hire your painter, it’s a good idea to receive an estimate for the work they are going to be doing for your home. CertaPro Painters® of Midlothian and NW Richmond, VA offers FREE estimates for any painting project. Schedule yours today!
When it comes to our estimates, we come to your home to discuss the project with you. We will cover the scope of the work, determine a budget for your project, and then discuss some plans that will meet you needs. Following your estimate, we will send you a quote for your painting project. Usually, the price of the painting project will not change. That being said, if there are any changes to the scope of the work after the project begins, such as rotted wood on your exterior, we will meet with you to discuss and approve of changes to your budget.
4. Learn The Painting Process
There are plenty of aspects of the painting process that you should have questions for. For example, ask how the project is going to be managed, who is going to be on your painting crew, and what products will be used on your surfaces.
CertaPro Painters® of Midlothian and NW Richmond, VA will assign a job site supervisor who oversees the entirety of your project. The size of your crew will depend on the size of your project. For example, painting your kitchen cabinets versus the entirety of your home’s exterior will require different amounts of manpower. That being said, our crew size is usually around 2-5 painters. We also pride ourselves on using high quality products to make sure that you are proud with the final results of your project.
5. Set Realistic Expectations
Your project deadline will depend on the size of your home, the surface conditions, and the number of colors you are using in your project. Also, a project may take longer if a painter has trouble accessing the work space. Unfortunately, factors outside of our control, such as weather, can affect the timeline of your project.
With all this being said, it is important that from the very beginning, you are openly communicating with your project manager. That way, you can set realistic expectations and remain stress-free throughout the entirety of your painting project.
Ready to give your space a new coat of paint? Schedule a free estimate today with the painting experts at CertaPro Painters® of Midlothian and NW Richmond, VA!
