Essential Benefits of Hiring Residential Painting Contractors

Painting a house is more than just choosing the right color or materials, it needs clear planning, budgeting, proper equipment, and professional assistance. It is also deemed as one of the most tedious tasks that could stretch to months of work. Therefore, any homeowner lacking the understanding of its critical factors or the support of experienced contractors may face numerous challenges and complications. So, even before people decide to work on their house, they must hire professional services and know the procedure of painting a structure. 

Step-By-Step Process

1.      Preparation

The first and fundamental step is preparation. Regardless of it being exterior or interior walls, every surface should be prepped to achieve perfect results. For indoor surfaces, while there is no best way to clean walls before painting, most walls can be washed with a sponge using warm water. For surfaces that have exposure to oil or grime, such as kitchen walls, one can use a solution of water and grease-cutting detergent. Then follow up with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agent. This will remove any dust, dirt, and grime. If you have signs of mildew be sure you clean with a sponge and a solution of 3-4 parts of water to one part of bleach. Apply the solution, allow it to set for a few minutes to kill the mildew, scrub the affected surface with a soft brush, and rinse the area with clean water. Make sure you wear gloves and goggles. Never paint over mildew—it will grow through new paint, which will make subsequent cleaning and maintenance even more difficult.

Always allow all surfaces to dry completely before the next step. In the case of cracked, dented, or flapping surfaces be sure to remove any loose particles with a scraper and proceed with filler to repair.

To prepare exterior walls one should first

• Pressure-wash walls. To ensure the best coverage, remove dirt and dust buildup from the house using a pressure washer
• Repair damaged surfaces
• Remove loose paint
• Caulk trim
• Prime stains
• Protect doors, windows, lights, and adjacent plants

2.      Assessing Paint Quantity

Paints purchased in larger quantities will require to be mixed at the paint store all at once to avoid color variances. It is always better to have a little leftover for touch-ups than running out of paint half-way through. Knowing how much paint of the same run number to purchase is critical so that people can avoid running out of paint halfway through and end up with a slightly different shade of paint. Most do-it-yourselvers invariably underestimate how much paint they need and end up with that very problem. 

3.      Painting Techniques

Pros follow a certain order while painting walls, depending on the finish. Generally, they will paint the exterior walls first. More often than not they will apply 2 coats – one sprayed on and the other brushed on for that even finished look. Finally, they will paint the window trims, doors, downspouts, and flashing.  

4.      The Benefits Of Hiring Pros

Established residential painting contractors have lots of experience in painting structures, so they know the maneuvers to tackle obstructions. This factor proves valuable during unforeseen challenges that are common in such tasks. Most DIY projects fail as a result of bad decision making. So, experienced hands are necessary for this work.

As cited before, professionals will achieve quality results. Their expertise is essential considering the significant investment homeowners make renovating their house. They just don’t suggest new colors but will work together in every phase and detect cracks, decays, or damages that may affect the finish.

Every reliable expert has insurance. Working on areas like rooftops, ceilings, or exterior walls are dangerous, so without proper safety equipment, individuals can endanger their safety. This might also damage their property and impose more emotional stress. As contractors have insurance, they will be covered for any structural or personal damages.

To paint a residential structure, one should be fully equipped with the necessary tools. Most of these tools are also expensive to buy. But, hired services, they have every necessary tool to work in any kind of situation. This guarantees efficiency and project completion on time.

Why Choose Us?

Universal Painting Contractors, Inc. has years of experience in producing satisfying clients through our quality materials and superior craftsmanship. We established ourselves as an industry-leading service with an unmatched reputation. If you have further queries or to request a quote, call us today at (707) 427-0445!