subject: The Basics: Exterior Painting [print this page] Painting the outside of your home sure sounds easy enough, right?We thought so too, but then we looked into it further and discovered some small things easy to overlook. We also found that going cheap and taking shortcuts is a disaster waiting to happen. So today, were going to discuss what you should expect when you hire on a painter. We begin by mentioning something not even on your mind right now. Its the weather! Of course its impossible to paint in the rain, but the painter will also consider the temperature. Ideal painting temperature is between 60 and 85F. As for the wind, there should be little to no breeze. Obviously we wouldnt want dirt and debris blowing onto our freshly painted exterior. A quality painter will not typically proceed unless these conditions are just right. Is the surface to be painted ready? Your painters will make certain it is clean and prepped properly. The best paints on the market will not adhere to a surface poorly prepared. And speaking of best paints, dont try to save money in this area by going cheap. The whole idea is to get an exterior painting project done without having to prematurely do it again because of a few dollars. Youll save money in the long run sticking to proven, quality paints. Your painter will carefully go over color schemes. The architecture of the home, as well as the homes surroundings is considered. Also account for the neighbors around you. You dont want to neither look the same nor clash. Some style of homes call for up to 4 or 5 color schemes, so making this choice should be done with care. The painter will then move on to begin the painting, and then do the clean-up (make certain this is specified in the contract before work begins). Your painter saved you tons of laborious work and of course, time. So when its time to hire the painter of your choice, you are looking for some vital information. References should never be overlooked. They should not only be obtained, but contacted also! References will give you an idea of how good the painter is as well as factors such as value and timeliness. License as well as certifications should be verified carefully. Sounds like another job just looking for a painter, right? Theres help! QwikBids takes all the worry out of finding a quality, licensed painter. The references, licensing, insurance status and other certifications are verified for consumers. Simply place a bid request for your painting needs on the QwikBids website, then kick back anonymously to watch the bidding process give you the best price. Its that easy!
