Why Hire a Professional Painter

Painting is a task commonly undertaken by the home improvement DIY enthusiast. But there’s a reason painters can support themselves and their families in this line of work!

Painting is one of those jobs that looks simple to many people, and many people have tried it only to discover that it is much more challenging – and time consuming – than it looks. There are numerous reasons why it makes sense to hire someone to complete the work that you may not see until you’re up to your head in a painting mess.

Here are a few of the valuable services that a professional painting company like Mt. Hood Pro Painting provides when you hire them to do the job.

1. Physical Limitations

Painting a room is a lot more physically challenging than it appears. You will spend a lot of time working with your hands above your head, and twisting and bending to reach all sorts of spaces. This can be exhausting – particularly if you are not used to that kind of labor.

Another major concern is the challenge of working with ladders. Professional painters know best how to get to all the hard-to-reach areas of your home. If you have high ceilings, give a pro painter a call.

2. Knowledge and Experience

Painting is a skill set that is refined and developed over many years. Professional painting companies have the tools, equipment, and knowledge to ensure that every job is completed to the highest standards with speed and efficiency. They will be able to quickly know essential details such as how to prepare surfaces correctly and the quantity of paint that will be needed, not to mention the being able to select the best kind of paint for any application.

Pro painters help even before they take their equipment out of the truck. The lighting in paint and DIY stores is designed to show off the colors of paint at their best, but there is no guarantee that things will look the same in your home. A painter can give you solid recommendations on how to get the exact results you want. They will be able to advise you about things such as how the surface of your walls or your lighting is likely to affect the color or finish of the paint you need.

3. Quality Products

Professional painters have professional tools. This means that they have the right brushes, drop sheets, rollers, and tape to deliver the best results. They will also know which type and brands of paint will provide the best outcome in every situation – not all paint is made the same!

4. Attention To Detail

This is possibly the most crucial point for anyone considering hiring a painting company versus doing it themselves. During the painting process, every brushstroke counts towards the overall completed job. Every little mistake has the ability to completely change the outcome of a room. This is where the knowledge and expertise of a professional painter shines through, as they will make sure that everything aspect of the job is completed to the highest possible standards. And when (not if) mistakes are made, you can count on them to fix the problem.

5. Full Insurance and Proper Licensure

A huge benefit of hiring a professional painter is that they will be fully insured and properly licensed in case anything does go wrong. It is important before you employ someone to paint your property that you verify their credentials. Any professional painter will have no issues whatsoever with giving you the details about their contractor’s license and insurance. After all, it provides them with an opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications and integrity. Use the internet to check their licensing information online, and check their status with the Better Business Bureau.

6. Advice On Color and Paint Type

Magazines and paint stores are designed to sell you a vision. Most paint manufacturers will use the same photography and marketing materials across the country. But there is no guarantee that the finish, texture and color of one particular paint that looks stunning in LA will look just as good in Oregon. A professional painter will be able to help you as a customer decide on the best colors and type of finish for your property and location. Their professional knowledge and experience is invaluable, and is something that you should take full advantage of.

7. Clean Up

Cleaning up after the job is finished can be one of the most tedious aspects of painting. Painters know that the clean-up and touch-up portions of the job can be the longest. But failure to finish well can cause considerable problems in the future. Paint smudges around the trim or drips on the flooring need to be taken care of as soon as possible.

Professional painters know how to protect furniture and floors. They will remove or cover items on your walls such as outlets, curtains, and blinds to ensure the only surfaces which get paint on them are the walls or ceilings themselves. The goal of a painter is always to leave the room looking better than when they entered.

Although you are paying a professional for the quality of their work, painting is not the only aspect of the job which a professional painter should be focused on. Painting – even when completed by professionals – is a messy business, and it often takes multiples days to complete. During that time, you likely still need to use your house. A professional painter will be sensitive to this need and will do what they can to keep the job site clean and usable.

8. Follow Up

Sometimes paint does not always dry uniformly, and there can be a little bit of discoloration in certain places. Sometimes even the most detail-oriented painters miss a spot. Part of the contract you make with any professional painter is that they will come back and complete any touch-ups that are required to make your project something you want others – not to mention yourself – to see.

These are just some of the many reasons why it makes sense to hire the services of a professional painter. And as it just so happens, that’s what we are! If you are needing anything painted at your house or commercial property, contact us today for a free quote from the best pro painters in Oregon.