In terms of house and home renovations, having a professional painter and decorator to finish the job is one of the most important aspects. After all, this is the first thing people will notice. So the question is: how can a person hire a local painter and decorator? What should you expect from a painter and decorator?
Most people think that it is quite easy to redecorate a room. After all, what could be easier than painting a wall? However, as with most things, there’s a trick to everything, and painting and decorating is no exception.
How to choose a painter and decorator
The range of services provided by any good professional painter and decorator will include the following:
- Painting (both interior and exterior surfaces)
- hanging wallpaper
- Varnishing and staining of wooden surfaces
- Preparation of surfaces for painting/decoration.
The cost of a painter and decorator
A person must remember that painting a room or putting up wallpaper is not as easy as one might think. There are many factors to consider, not just colors. For example, the type of wallpaper: will it be vinyl that needs paste, or wallpaper that just needs to be soaked in water? What quality of paint should a person use? Even getting these relatively simple factors wrong can cost a person more in the long run. Therefore, the cost of a professional painter’s job will usually pay for itself in the long run.
Reasons to hire a professional painter and decorator
Here’s what you can expect to get from using a professional:
- Work done at a high level
- You will have the necessary tools.
- Has the knowledge to find solutions to difficult jobs.
How do I choose a painter and decorator?
There are several ways to choose and find a good painter and decorator. For example, a person may ask their neighbors and friends, check the yellow pages, or find one through a professional trade federation/association. Let’s look at two of these options:
recommendation of a friend. This one is probably the easiest and has a better chance of doing a good job. After all, in this business, reputation is the most important thing. A painter who trusts his business for referrals will make sure he does a good job. Most of the time, he may be able to get a better quote for the job. A person can also view his work and learn more about the painter himself. You can often arrange to provide your own materials and sometimes this is cheaper. A word of warning though: never buy the cheapest materials.
A trade federation/association. These groups usually have a list of registered dealers in a particular local area. Generally, all members of the association are judged on their honesty, quality of work done, and quality of materials used. This can sometimes be more expensive than finding a painter through a friend, but has the advantage that if there is a dispute it can usually be dealt with by the trade association.
Which is better paint or wallpaper?
After choosing the right painter and decorator, the next decision is decorating. There is so much to choose from these days that it can be hard to know where to start. A professional painter and decorator will be able to give you ideas because most of the time he will have tackled something similar in his work and will know what looks good and what doesn’t.
to paint. This has some advantages and disadvantages. You can choose from a countless number of colors and shades. However, the paint can be ‘cooler’. Remember that the shade you see in the paint pot or even the actual shade of the paint will differ from how it looks on the wall.
wallpaper. Wallpapers are good because they can cover up minor flaws in the wall and can be very resistant to wear and tear. You can also be sure of the color. The downsides are that wallpaper can be difficult to change or repair and needs a professional to put up. However, good quality wallpaper should last at least 10-15 years.
How to hire a painter and decorator
Keep these factors in mind when hiring a painter and decorator.
- It is usually best to meet at your home. You can show him exactly what job you want him to do.
- Have some color schemes ready. Use the Internet to plan this. There are a lot of great sites out there with images, ideas, and color schemes.
- Explain in detail everything you want to do. That may seem obvious, but sometimes you have a clear idea of what you want, but do the painter and decorator have the same image?
The right painter and decorator
If you choose well and follow these tips, you can find the right painter and decorator for the job. The end result will be a room or rooms in which you will feel at home and will impress your visitors.
