Painting your house can be seen as a fun, easy DIY project. Unfortunately, painting isn’t as easy as it seems. If you decide to forgo the DIY route or change your mind mid-project and want professional help – call DuraPro Painting. As the trusted Apple Valley painting contractors, we understand jobs of all sizes and are happy to work with you for all your residential or commercial painting needs.
So, once you’re ready to give us a call, here are some questions that you should always ask your painting contractor!
Is the cost of paint included in the estimate?
Cost of a painting job can be higher than some people expect, which is why it’s important to get the most accurate idea of cost before agreeing to work with any particular painting contractor. By clarifying if paint is included in the estimate, you can protect yourself from a major unexpected expense.
What type of paint are you going to use?
If you have done research into different types of paint, you may want to ask what type of paint your painting contractor is going to use or why they chose that type of paint. If you had another idea for what type should be used, now is the time to ask questions so your painting contractor can explain their reasoning for their choice. If the paint you wanted is suitable for the job, then asking before they obtain the paint can help save you from extra hassle.
How many coats?
A good painting contractor should be prepared to paint multiple coats, as needed to make sure your paint job is smooth. Sometimes, painting contractors may not have a specific answer as it depends on the job, but they should be able to give you an estimate of how many coats similar jobs have taken.
How long will this job take?
Another good question to ask is about timeline. If you must vacate your home or space, it is important to know how long you will have to be out of that area. Asking for a timeline should give you a good estimate to base your expectations on.
How will you protect non-paintable areas?
If you have carpet, floor or anything else that you don’t want to have paint get on, then an important question to ask is how your painting contractor will keep paint from getting where it doesn’t belong. Painting can be a messy business, so it’s important to find a painting contractor that has an immediate answer to this question so your belongings can remain clean and protected.
Should we vacate our home during the job?
Depending on the size of your job, it may be best that you vacate the premises while the job is being completed. Be sure to ask your painting contractor if you will need to vacate so that you are able to prepare to find somewhere else to stay for the duration of the job.
Do you have references?
To ensure that you found a reputable painting contractor, it is always best to ask for references. Any painting contractor worth trusting should have some reviews or references that they can share with you. Some contractors go the extra step and even place testimonials on their website for easy access!
Is there a warranty or guarantee?
The final question we recommend you ask your painting contractor is if they offer a warranty or guarantee. This may not be something that everyone thinks of, especially since a good paint job should be fine for a few years, but in case of any dings or scrapes you should always ask! A warranty is a great way to know that your painting contractors care about their work and want their customers to be happy with the outcome.
Are you ready to start asking questions of your painting contractors in Apple Valley? Call DuraPro Painting today at 612-701-6552 or contact us!