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Painter And Decorator 1 How To Choose A Painter Or Decorator

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If you are fond of carrying out a variety of projects, attentive to detail, and have ample time and energy, you can paint your house yourself. This will help you save a lot of money and it can be personally rewarding as well.

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Page 1: What To Look For When Hiring A Professional Painter

Painter And Decorator

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How To Choose A Painter Or Decorator

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If you are interested in doing different projects, attentive to detail,

and have plenty of time and energy, you can paint your home on your

own. This will save you a considerable

amount of money and it can be

personally rewarding at the same time.

However, bear in mind that painting is

more than just selecting and applying

paint or wallpaper. Preparation can be

cumbersome and you might not get the

results you envisioned. Unless you are confident about your

decorating or painting skills, it would be wise to leave the project in

the hands of professional decorators.

What services do painters or decorators provide?

These tradesmen will measure surface areas to find out how much

paint or wallpaper you need so you don’t buy more than what you

actually need. They will also remove existing wallpaper or paint, and

then caulk holes and crevices to be sure that the surfaces are level.

Working with decorators will guarantee that surfaces are prepared

adequately before paint or wallpaper is applied. Some paint

contractors will also make use of computerized color matching

devices in order to combine paint to the desired hue. If you wish, they

can also apply vaious finishes just like rag rolling, graining, and

marbling.

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How to pick a decorator

As with most services, suggestions from friends and family are a good

place to begin. Visiting the newly repainted house of a relative or

friend can help you determine the contractor's workmanship first

hand. In the absence of personal recommendation, contact trade

associations. By choosing a tradesman who is a member of these

associations, you are assured that they have the right credentials and

experience, use quality materials, and knowledgeable of newest

techniques and rules that affect the industry. Also, in case of a

dispute in prices or quality of work, you will be able to file a

complaint and know that these would be addressed immediately.

Accidents in the course of painting projects are uncommon, but

should they happen, you don’t want to cover repairs and medical

treatment. That in mind, it is important that you work with a

decorator with adequate liability insurance.

Price and work quality vary among painting

professionals, so you should get quotes and

references from 3 to 5 providers before

committing to one. Reputable painting contractors are more than

glad to supply you with a detailed quotation after they have assessed

your home. They will also provide you supply you with contact

numbers of their past clients or show you samples of their previous

projects. Go here to look for a painting and decorating contractor in

your area.