
In kitchens and bathrooms, if needed for grease or mildew, we will PSP clean them and then let that dry. All those spots get patched, along with nail holes from paintings and any cracks. We scuff-sand all the walls because it makes a nice surface for the paint also when you do that, it’s easier to notice little dings and nicks in the wall. Good work isn’t cheap and cheap work isn’t good. You should know what you’re getting before the painter shows up to do the work.ĭon’t always take the cheapest quote. Your quote should be firm and it should outline everything that was discussed: everything that needs to be painted, how many coats and what the prep work will be. A quote will be firm and the estimate is just an estimate. Know the difference between a quote and an estimate. Do you want them in your house? If it’s a new build or a big renovation, the painters are there until every other trade is gone, so we’re in your home. How many guys do you have doing the work? How long do you anticipate it will take? What products will you be using? You also want to get a feeling off the person. A big one is who will be doing the work? It’s not always the person out doing the quoting. Photo: Jeffrey Bosdet Q: What does one need to know about hiring a professional painter?ĮXPERT: Matt Beyers, owner of Indelible Paint WorksĪsk a lot of questions.


Matt Beyers, owner of Indelible Paint Works.
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