Must Have Attributes Of an Exterior Painting Service

No matter what is the size of the exterior painting of a residential or commercial property, what is always required is proper planning, a thorough preparation, followed by job execution, clean-up, and final inspection. The preparation should include a power wash to remove dirt and grime, as well as loose paint. The surface preparation will include repairs to damaged walls, filling in cracks, and the smoothing of uneven and rough surfaces. Once this has been accomplished masking paper or plastic will be applied to protect areas not to be painted. The outcome of the paint job depends entirely on the preparation work. That is why one should hire an experienced painting company for the job. 

Need for Expertise

Most houses and commercial properties have areas that are in need of additional attention beyond a coat of paint. For example, a drywall may be in need of repair, there might be issues with the stucco, wood siding and/or a wood decks in need of repair and refinishing. A full-service, experienced painting company can help you identify these issues and help you save money in the long run by providing expert repairs. Additionally, assistance with paint color selection is what many property owners look for. Not all contractors can do those types of repairs satisfactorily, only experienced craftsman can. Therefore, when interviewing prospective exterior painting contractors be sure they can identify problems and perform repairs.

Proficient Workmanship

What qualifies as proficient workmanship?  Proficient workmanship is demonstrated by the selection of quality paint, access to modern equipment and the ability to use it correctly, quality of repairs, and the selection of the proper paint application (spray vs brush, or both), leading to the finished product. Let's face it, repainting a property is not cheap. Therefore, you expect your newly painted home or commercial property to look great for a long time, and improve its curb appeal. Professional painting contractors establish a standard and present-day aesthetic guidelines by which they hold their crews accountable to, so be sure to ask.

Variety of Services

Who doesn’t like turn-key services for convenience? Look for a painting contractor that in addition to painting exteriors and interiors can also perform drywall and stucco repair, wood siding repair or replacement, install crown moldings and trim, deck, and fence refinishing, interior and exterior doors, and color consultation to further enhance your property. Many painting contractors only paint and you are left to have to search for other service providers.

Experience

A painting contractor needs to be able to do more than just paint.  He needs to sell his services, manage employees, bid for jobs, and once he gets the job, schedule, and then make sure the project is finished to the complete satisfaction of the customer. This requires many skills including crew management, project planning, job preparation, and execution.  Only experienced contractors can master all of these components. The customers’ complete satisfaction is what a seasoned contractor is aiming for in order to get referrals and future jobs.

The Benefits of Exterior Painting

A newly applied exterior coating will not only improve the curb appeal of your property but also protect your home from the detrimental effects of the environment and weather exposure for years to come.  

There is no shortage of painting contractors near you to choose from; including the ones that may appear to be cheaper. But cheaper is not always better. Probe into the reason why they can afford to do the job at a much lower rate. For instance, find out if they are licensed and properly insured. Get references from previous customers and talk to them.  Investigate all candidates online, read reviews, and find out what's included before you make a choice.