Painting is a tedious task that some people just don’t want to take on. Other people are physically unable to paint their house by themselves. It can mean hours of bending over to perfectly paint the trim, which can be horrible if a person already has a bad back. It can also mean a less than perfect paint job if a person has no prior experience.

Because of this, professionals are often hired to paint the interior and exterior of a home. This job seems easy enough, but there are many customers who end up unhappy with the results. To make sure you end up a satisfied customer, check out these things before you hire a house painter.

used paint

House painters often supply their own paint. Most of these companies are able to get paint at a lower cost because they buy it in bulk, so it is not a problem for them to supply their own paint.

On the other hand, customers should ask what brand of paint is used, what kind of paint is used, etc. If a business uses poor-quality paint in a high-traffic area, like a hallway, or on the exterior of the home, it could mean the homeowner will have to spend extra money on another paint job sooner than normal.

Experience

A house painter must have previous experience in the area. When a house painter has previous experience, he will know that he needs to wash the interior walls, pressure wash the exterior of the house and that he needs to spread the paint evenly.

They will also know how to do all those things. Overall, homeowners will get a paint job that looks glorious and lasts for years.

Reputation

There are some sleazy house painters out there. For example, the one man team that needs half the money up front for materials that never come back to complete the job. Or what about the company that insists on all the money up front?

When you hire a professional company, take the time to look up their reputation online. If there are multiple complaints with the BBB or customers complaining that the job was never completed, be sure to hire another company for the job.

References

Any company can say that it has years of experience. They may say that they have painted larger buildings than the one they are quoting, or that the house painters on their team are the best. The thing is, people can say whatever they want.

Rather than believe them, it may be a good idea to ask for references. Companies may give out the numbers and names of clients they have previously worked for, or may have before and after photos of previous jobs they have completed. Either way, look for some verification that the business in question has the experience that they say they do.

When hiring a professional company, it’s usually a gamble. That’s why most people recommend asking family and friends about a company they’ve personally used. If this is not an option, following these tips is the next best option.

This can ensure that a homeowner doesn’t spend more money than they should on a paint job and that the job is done right the first time. When a homeowner hires a painting company, they must be able to trust that the results will be beautiful and long-lasting. When owners follow these tips, that’s exactly what they’ll get.