How to hire a painting contractor
Finding a reliable painting contractor you can trust is a difficult task. Luckily Dipinto Painting is here to help you find the right painter for you, even if that painter is not us! Do your homework and find a few different contractors to get a quote from. Ask friends or relatives for referrals. Check Google for highly rated painters in your area. You want a contractor that answers the call quickly and with positive energy. When you meet them do they listen to your concerns and offer solutions? Did they customize a detailed quote for your needs and budget? Do they seem more concerned with making a sale or helping you? You are interviewing them for a job. Ask questions! If you need help comparing quotes, we would be happy to come back after you get all of your quotes and help you make the best choice for you!
What to look for in a painting quote
What brand of paint will be used?
If your quote doesn’t have these basic details, it’s a BIG red flag! Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, Behr; What kind of paint are they quoting you for?
What quality of paint is being used on each surface?
Each brand has different grades of paint available. Some contractors will not tell you exactly what quality of paint is being used and rather just state a brand of paint without detailing the grade of paint. Be sure of exactly what quality of paint is to be used and always verify once the work has started.
How many coats will be applied on each surface?
Some contractors will be vague with the details and try to get away with a one coat paint job. The untrained eye might not notice that a second coat is needed and you could get stuck with a subpar paint job.
What is the application method for each surface?
Brushing, rolling or spraying? You should know what the contractor is quoting for so you can know what results to expect.
What prep work is included?
Are they going to sand and scrape the walls? Patch nail holes? Take off switch plates and put them back? Move furniture etc. and put back in place? How will they cover the floors and furniture? Do they take the TV’s and window treatments down and put them back? Wipe down walls and trim for dust before paint is applied? Most contractors surprisingly don’t give any details making it hard to compare quotes. Be sure to get the whole process in writing so you can be sure of what you are paying your hard earned money for.
What to ask the contractor
•What are the terms of the contract?
•Is there a deposit? What is the payment schedule?
•What are the payment options?
•Haw far booked out are you?
•What is the timeline for my job?
•Is there a warranty? Do you offer touch-ups?
•Do you have Liability Insurance?
•Is the crew covered by Workers Comp Insurance?