Lets face it just about everyone has done some painting. But today's Paints are more complex selecting the proper paint and using it correctly is now more important than ever to protect the investment you’ve made in your home. When deciding who should paint your home, Here are some additional ideas that are important to consider so you will be satisfied with the work you've contracted out to a stranger. When you are picking colors, Your painter will have a very high knowledge of color and probably painted houses just like yours in lots of different colors already so it is wise to ask him for advice. If he doesn't have any? This is not the painter for you, A good painter is an expert in all things of his trade, that is why you are hiring him.
Do you want your contractor to clean up every day or just at the end of the week, Remember they will want the job done as quickly as possible to minimize any inconvenience to yourself .It is standard practice to only clean on the last day or Friday afternoons.( Except in special circumstances) so if you want a tidy area always, ask them at the start..
No matter how careful your contractor is, there will always be a small amount of paint applied to hardware and other items. If paint is already on the hardware or window glass, do you expect your contractor to remove it? This is often possible, but only at additional cost. They usually only remove what they put on.
Do you have broken glass to replace, it is possible the painter can do this for you. Glass fitting is standard for a good painter. It can cost you extras, so be prepared, but it can be a lot cheaper than getting the Glazier in.
Do you need finishes that you can touch up? If so, any spray work must be followed by a brush or roller, and flatter sheen is better as it hide imperfections.
Do you have serious allergies? or are you sensitive to the ingredients in paint? If so, plan to be absent during interior painting work.
A little hint, as a painter
myself, A coffee offered occasionally goes a long way
and I have been known to give discounts for this kindly behavior Remember that
Painters are people too and may occasionally need to
use the toilet. If you have a problem with this, please let them know at the
beginning so arrangements can be made.
| With proper contractor selection and ongoing clear communication, you will get the job you want, pay a fair price for it, and be satisfied with both the process and outcome of the entire project. Sometimes the painters go about a job totally different to what you would imagine or do yourself, this does not mean they do not know what they are doing, just the opposite. They would have done that same job sometimes hundreds of times before and have worked out a system to complete it quicker and more efficiently. So it does not pay to “Tell the painter how to do their job”, instead just wait and inspect the finished job. Remember you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. |
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the Tradesman you are
hiring has a current QBSA contractor’s card, This is your ticket to a
guarantee and no matter what the painter says, Don't hire him if he hasn’t got
one." Remember the Bitterness of Poor Quality
is Long Remembered after the
Sweetness of Low Cost is Forgotten."
A simple check with the Building Services Authority is all it takes to confirm the Licence. QBSA now has an online licence check system in place ,just click on the link provided to check a licence number or details.