Painting your home can be an excruciating task. Reason being is because there are so many nuances that you may overlook which can lead to a poor paint job. That is why this article will focus on helping you make the right decision to hiring a local painting company.

Licensed, Insured, and Bonded

You may be familiar with this phrase as seeing it on ads and work cars is very common. No matter how trivial this phrase may sound, it is actually one of the most important things that the painting contractor you hire has.

  1. Licensed. Being licensed with the state means that the painter has actually gone through the process to obtain all necessary documents to legally service your area. If a painter does not have a license, it means he is not legally bound by any damage caused. You do not want to find yourself in a situation where your contractor leaves damage and then disappears.
  2. Insured. Being insured is even more so important. Just like auto or home insurance policies, insurance for a painting contractor works very similarly. For you, as a homeowner seeking painting, this means if for whatever reason there is a claim made, the contractor’s insurance is steps in.
  3. Bonded. The last thing and no less significant is a bond. A bond comes in play when something is damaged or lost. If you suffer financial loss because of a contractor, a bond is there to reimburse you.

Experience

Another key factor is how long the painting contractor been in business. In general you want to make sure the painter has been working for over 2 years. 2 years is a good checkpoint because it shows that they can maintain their business. However, the longer the the painter has been working, the higher the quality. So a painter that’s been in business for over 10 years has gained the skills needed the paint well and tackle many different types of projects. If you are hiring a local painting company and going to spend a relatively large amount of money for a repaint, make sure it’s a job well done and will last. Which leads me to my next point.

Warranty

This is what draws the line between a good painting company and one you should think twice about. A painter that is confident and stands by his work will offer some sort of warranty. Most commonly you come across 2 year warranties. That may include anything from touch-ups to peeling paint. Also, keep in mind that the paint you choose to go with will also usually have some sort of warranty on it.

Prep Work

This is one of the biggest aspects to the duration and quality of the paint job. If the painter does all the necessary prep work your paint job will last much longer. If the painting contractor you hire starts cutting corners, you will only notice a few years down the road. So make sure you get a complete outline of the prep work being done. If you have any questions on any of it, make sure you clarify! This is really important.

Estimates

Lastly, schedule a few estimates with different local painting companies and compare. Don’t call and schedule twenty estimates, because that will turn out to be very timely and you will be tired after the first couple. But do make sure you get more than one. You want to compare the prices each contractor offers and actually meet the people that will be painting your house. You don’t need to choose the cheapest option. You do however, want to choose the painting company that you trust the most.

Bringing Everything Around

So to tie everything together, choose a local painting contractor who you trust and knows what they’re doing. Follow these guidelines and you will be on your way to a beautiful paint job. If you are in our area, check out your Vancouver and Portland painter, Slavs’s Painting.