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Things to Consider Before Hiring a Painter

Tuesday 10 June 2014, 7:17PM

By Citywide Decorators

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Hiring a professional painting service provider is the simplest and effective way of getting the paint job done. You can, of course, do it for yourself, provided you have ample time and skill. But, if work keeps you busy and you don’t find enough time to pick a brush and paint your walls, then you certainly need to hire a professional to do the job for you.

Hiring a professional is a task easier said than done. So, you need to be very clear in your mind about the purpose and goals that you expect a professional painter to fulfill. If you have set standards for them and you have no confusion about the work to be then, only then you will be in a position to appropriately access the performance of the painting professionals. Here are a few tips to help you hire the best Auckland painters who will turn out to be perfect fit for you in terms of efficiency, expertise and cost-effectiveness.

Recommendation: First things first. Try and get a reference from your friend of someone they may know. Advantage of a reference or recommendation is a decent start, not because you got it from a reliable source, but also because you get a chance to see their sample work.
Trade Association: It’s a good sign if you are taking inputs from a member of trade association of your region. Members of the association are well versed with the latest technologies, quality materials and norms of the industry.

Cost: One of the most important aspects of hiring a paint professional is cost/budget. And painting job costs vary dramatically depending upon type of surface, size of the area to be painted, extent of work, quality of the products used, etc. So, when you are in talks with the contractors, make sure you hire someone who is ready to deliver quality work in given time frame and also fits your budget.

Materials: Not having to worry about buying paint materials is one more reason to hire a painting professional. But, ensure that painting materials to be used are tested and are of high quality. Professional painters will always use authentic products that carry guarantee and have longer lifespan. Using quality products might costs you some extra cash, but if you know the fact that painting is not a recurrent event, then using superior material can prove a wise investment in the long term.

Other obvious and quick enquires that you can make prior to hiring a paint professional include:
• License
• Insurance
• Color expertise
• Skills and work experience
• Quality of tools and materials to be used
• Extra costs
• Cleanup
• Deadline

You can also confirm if there is any preparation work that you need to do before starting the paint job. If the person you have hired does not live up to your expectations, then chances of getting an average paint job are high. Before hiring a painting professional, ask him if he is fine with all the items listed above. If he agrees, then get a written consent in the form of a contract.


Whenever the idea of hiring professional painter strikes your mind, consider these tips beforehand to ensure you are spilling your hard-earned money on the right person.  


Author Bio:

Jon Ferris is an interior and exterior painting expert; he hails from Auckland and runs his popular house painting organization, Citywide Decorators currently. Apart from professional painting services, he’s an author, mentor and an active member of several housing societies in Auckland.