painting your house: hire a decorator or do it yourself?
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How To Choose A Painter Or Decorator
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If you are interested in doing different projects, attentive to detail,
and have plenty of time and energy, you can paint your home on your
own. This will save you a considerable
amount of money and it can be
personally rewarding at the same time.
However, bear in mind that painting is
more than just selecting and applying
paint or wallpaper. Preparation can be
cumbersome and you might not get the
results you envisioned. Unless you are confident about your
decorating or painting skills, it would be wise to leave the project in
the hands of professional decorators.
What services do painters or decorators provide?
These tradesmen will measure surface areas to find out how much
paint or wallpaper you need so you don’t buy more than what you
actually need. They will also remove existing wallpaper or paint, and
then caulk holes and crevices to be sure that the surfaces are level.
Working with decorators will guarantee that surfaces are prepared
adequately before paint or wallpaper is applied. Some paint
contractors will also make use of computerized color matching
devices in order to combine paint to the desired hue. If you wish, they
can also apply vaious finishes just like rag rolling, graining, and
marbling.
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How to pick a decorator
As with most services, suggestions from friends and family are a good
place to begin. Visiting the newly repainted house of a relative or
friend can help you determine the contractor's workmanship first
hand. In the absence of personal recommendation, contact trade
associations. By choosing a tradesman who is a member of these
associations, you are assured that they have the right credentials and
experience, use quality materials, and knowledgeable of newest
techniques and rules that affect the industry. Also, in case of a
dispute in prices or quality of work, you will be able to file a
complaint and know that these would be addressed immediately.
Accidents in the course of painting projects are uncommon, but
should they happen, you don’t want to cover repairs and medical
treatment. That in mind, it is important that you work with a
decorator with adequate liability insurance.
Price and work quality vary among painting
professionals, so you should get quotes and
references from 3 to 5 providers before
committing to one. Reputable painting contractors are more than
glad to supply you with a detailed quotation after they have assessed
your home. They will also provide you supply you with contact
numbers of their past clients or show you samples of their previous
projects. Go here to look for a painting and decorating contractor in
your area.