Residential Painter For Your House

It may be time to hire a residential painter if your walls and external siding are screaming "paint me!" to all passersby and visitors who pass through your front door. The way a house looks on the outside and inside says a lot about the inhabitants and it will also impact how they feel. Having a nicely painted exterior is one of the most important steps in creating a well maintained house with inviting curb appeal. Not only will the house look better, it will be protected from the elements and maintain its property value. Inside the home, the walls are the backdrop for the furnishings and artwork. If yours is worn out, dingy or an ugly color, no amount of beautiful decorating is going to help. An application of the right color on your walls will create a whole new look. Here are some things to think about regarding a paint job for your home-sweet-home:

- DIY or hire a painter: Some homeowners can tackle parts of this job if they're relatively handy. In order to do a good job, they must be meticulous, be willing to invest time in the preparation and have good follow through. Many individuals start projects thinking "how hard can it be?" only to find out that it is indeed more difficult than they'd thought. Most people probably have homes in their neighborhoods with half-painted siding that never seems to get finished. Professionals know how to do the proper prep, tape and protect all adjoining spaces so they don't get dribbled on and can get the task done lickety-split.

- Choosing colors: Selecting the colors for inside and outside is harder than it looks. There are many shades of basic hues and certain ones will work better than others. If the tones you select for one area are cool or warm, the trim should align. Paint chips that look perfect in the store may look awful once they're on your walls or siding. It's best to bring lots of chips home and then get samples of the actual paints to try out before spray-painting the whole place.

- Materials: High quality materials will make all the difference. If you hire a residential painter, he or she will need these as well:

o Paint: Saving money by buying inferior products will cost more in the long run. Higher quality paints will be thick enough so that fewer coats will need to be applied. This saves hours of labor.

o Brushes: Purchase the best paintbrushes you can. Cheap ones tend to shed bristles and can make a big mess.

o Tape: Masking tape or blue tape will be needed to place along window frames and other spaces that you don't want to have to clean off later.

o Scrapers: Make sure all dirt, dust and flakes are scraped away before the job is started.

When the interior or exterior of your home is looking worn out, it's time to hire a residential painter. After a couple of coats of the perfect colors, your place will look as good as new.