Tips to selecting a professional painter.

By: Fresh Image Painting & Decorating  23-Feb-2009
Keywords: Painters, Painting, Paints

Your painting service should have quality painting products so that it will last. Opting for cheaper less quality products may require you to have your home painted again sooner, or leave you with an undesired finish.

ASK FOR A WRITTEN QUOTATION
A detailed specified quote will allow you to see exactly what you will be paying for. It will provide a breakdown of what preparation work needs to be completed and exactly what measures the painter will take. The quality of the written quote will also help you indicate the service provider’s professionalism and service quality.  

EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM
An experienced and professional painter should look and speak in a professional manner. When the painter visits you for a quote ask questions about the service. Walk through your home with them and ask them to tell you about what preparation and painting products they use. A painter with solid experience and professionalism will be able to speak with you regarding their service. This will help indicate what kind of quality to expect. A painter that does not value customer service is not professional therefore experience and quality should be questioned.  

INSURANCE AND LICENCE
Ask your painter if they have insurance and a painting licence. If you are paying for this service you want a qualified painter to provide you with a quality service.  

QUALITY AND SERVICE
Ensure that you meet face to face with your potential painter. This will offer you an indication on what service level you can expect. Ask what paints are used, and if they offer a colour consultation to assist you in selecting the right colours for your home. Does the painter have a website and business card? This again will show some indication on how important service is to them.  

Your home is probably the biggest investment you will make – so be picky about who you let work on it. An unqualified painting service may cost you more in correcting in the future. Preparation to the surface is vital prior to applying paint. Certain unqualified painters may offer a cheaper quote but cut back on the preparation process and the quality of products used.  

Fresh Image Painting & Decorating is fully licensed and insured. We only use quality paints and products. We also offer a free colour consultation with all jobs.  

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