Quality Work Takes Time:
If you are expecting
a fast and cheap paint job you have most likely come to the wrong
place... Its hard for me to leave a home looking rushed. Regardless of
modest or high end residential homes, my work ethic stays the same.
Therefore, you are looking for that showroom look then I know you will
be totally happy with my work and price (see testimonial).
Work Ethics:
Appointments & Punctuation
If I say I will meet you at a specific time I will do my very best
to
be there! If I can't make it I will definitely call you so you don't
sit
around waiting for me.
Honesty
Some people are better salesman than the actual trade itself.
My work is 100% backed up by a written garuntee, I don't mess around.
2 WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR!
- The flooring and furniture should be protected with protective
drop sheets. If it isn't covered this
indicated the lack of concern for the property. Rollers or spraying
always
leave some form of over spray on the floors or edges of things.
- BIG WARNING! If you see walls being rolled first and the cutting
in later
(brush) followed after... this generally indicates a fast and cheap
painter.
Cut first and while still wet, roll after. Once you see the difference
you never settle for less.
To save mass time, fast & cheap painters may even avoid cutting in
the primer around the top walls, baseboards
etc. This type of painting is mickey mouse and definitely cheap
looking.
There is no comparison
to walls & trim cut in every time a coat is applied.
As I build this site I will be adding other contractors
I feel share
the same work ethics as I.
Pro Finish Painting Means: Cutting in the
entire
room (corner to corner) first and, while wet, roll after each coat.
This also applies to priming new drywall. Trim or patches must be "spot
primed
first" so the entire
area painted is brought up the the base coat level.
Pricing Breakdown:
My price is based on three things.
- ease & access to the painting area(s)
- number of coats
- detail of work (preparation, wall sq. ft, trim & material
costs)
Room to Move:
Quality results are difficult to achieve if I don't have much
room
to move. The more furniture to be moved or area's needing to be covered
is always a factor in pricing. If the area's to be painted are easy to
get at, obviously I can get the job done quicker. NOTE: I always drop
cloth
the entire area's.
Coats:
99% of the time two coats are the choice. The second coat is
the one
that seals and gives depth to colour. Multiple coats always take colour
to a pro level. I often apply 3 and sometimes more with deeper colours.
TIP: Nothing is worse than the one coat applied
too heavy. Heavy coats usually
look "orange peel" or sag, and tend to crack and let moisture or dirt
in. They
also have more misses where you can see the old coat(s). Heavy coats
are
rougher to touch (thus hold more dirt and appear older looking sooner
than
later) and chip more especially if they are on area's like doors,
baseboards
etc.
NOTE: Sanding between coats makes a smoother and tougher
finish that sticks.
Trim:
Trim is usually the most time consuming work load and where I
can take
your home to a new level.
It is also where most painters lack patience and skill and rush.
When trim is painted properly
it takes your home to a new level.
Even the most modest homes can go from looking "old" to clean and well
built looking by simply painting the walls and trim smooth and straight
lines. I take old homes to a new level everytime. There is nothing more
stunning than a two or three coat
well painted home full of crown mouldings, wide door and window trim
done right.
This all being said... I hope I'm educating the public on painting
and
how I breakdown my quotes. I understand how to complete projects
the best way possible in the least amount of time, all without
compromising
quality. Almost any home can go from old to new with clever colour
choices
and a good quality paint job. Once you see a professional paint job you
will never accept less.
Interior Design Consultant
I highly recommend consulting with a quality interior designer (more
on this later) Also: See Links
Bottom Line: Why do something if you don't do it right.
I'm constantly updating this area.
NEXT...
Considerations:
- patching and repairs
- how many colors
- types of paint
- flooring protection
- are baseboards on or off
- how much trim and detail is needed
- removal of hardware, hinges etc.
more later...
Cheers!