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Joe Maldonado
Copyright (c) 2011 Joe Maldonado Once you have decided that your house needs to be painted, the next step is going to be looking for a house painter to get the job done right. However, if you want to get the best estimates you will need to get clear on a few things first. Consider the specific areas of your home that need to get painted, along with your color preferences and what sort of paint you are thinking of using. To get some ideas, you can get a few paint charts from your local paint store. The painter that you choose to hire will also have some very good ideas to share with you as well, but it will come in handy to have a general idea of what you are looking for before you meet with anyone. Do you need any repairs to your drywall or wallpaper removed? Also, make sure you know the square footage of your home, as the painter will need to get some idea of what size project will be required. The whole process of hiring a painter is really no different than hiring any other kind of contractor. There are certain questions that you will need to ask in order to make sure you do not end up in a situation where you end up losing money. In general, you will want to avoid the contractors that want money in advance for supplies. A good contractor will be equipped to start your project without needing advance payment, and you want to avoid someone running off with your money. People always notice the paint job on a home, whether it be the interior or the exterior. For this reason, it is so important not to chance any poor workmanship. Try to get references if at all possible. You may also be able to get referrals from your local Chamber of Commerce. Try to have more than one house painter make a personal visit to your home to give you a proper estimate regarding the amount they would charge to complete the job. Make sure that every estimate you get includes the same specifications regarding the areas that need painted. Prep work, number of coats and clean up at the end. It will be much easier to compare the quotes if you have had everyone include the same things. Every estimate should be provided to you in writing, and this includes an itemized list of what you will be charged for labor and supplies along with the payment terms, when they will start, when they expect to finish and the details involving what paint they will use to complete the job. Be sure to get references, and contact each one. Ask questions that pertain to the contractor's job performance, and find out if they would ever hire this person again. If you have any doubts about the particular house painter that you are thinking of hiring, you can always contact your local Better Business Bureau to find out if any complaints have been registered against them.
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