7 Things to Ask Exterior Painters Before You Hire

Every homeowner needs this list!

 

Painting your home exterior is a considerable investment. We know it can be hard to know if a paint contractor will give you your money’s worth. Here are a few quick and easy questions you can ask in the estimate appointment to help you with your decision.

First, we recommend getting three paint bids. Usually one company will stand out above the others.

1. How long have you been in business in Colorado or elsewhere?
2. What is your method for applying paint? (We apply a true two-coats of paint. “Wet-on-wet” application is NOT a true two coats and will void a manufacturer warranty. There are a few products like Sherwin-Williams™ Duration® or Emerald™ that are one-coat products but must be built to a certain thickness.)
3. Who do I contact if there is a problem during the paint project? (It should be the owner or the project foreman.)
4. Do you warranty your labor?(Some charge for a warranty. Some don’t.)
5. Do you scuff sand areas of peeling paint or do you just primer it? (No matter what primer they use they should ALWAYS scuff sand.)
6. What’s your typical amount of time spent on prep? (At least a full day)
7. Are you using actual primer or are you just painting? (They should use primer unless they are using Sherwin-Williams Duration or Emerald.)

Simply print this article and check off the questions as the estimator covers them. Make note where they fall short of the standards we share. Be proactive and ask the questions they haven’t answered.

TIP: Be sure the written estimate reflects the answers they gave you for each question. For example, if they say they will do two coats, make sure it is detailed in the bid. When you sign a paint bid it becomes a contract.

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3 Best White Paint Colors

A Quality Paint Job Shares the SECRET!

We’ve painted a lot of things white over the last seven years. White can be dynamic and warm. Check out our Pinterest board White is NOT Boring for inspiration for your space.

The top three most popular white paint colors of our customers and designers are (Sherwin-Williams colors):

#1 Extra White (SW 7006) The crisp, go-with-everything-bright-as-day white. The neutral of whites.

#2 Dover White (SW 6385) A nice, warm white–a light cream color. Looks great on cabinets and furniture, and softens ceilings, trim, and doors.

#3 Snowbound (SW 7004) This is a gray-blue white. Works well against textile and wall colors with cool undertones or in rooms where the light is very yellow.

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[Disclaimer: Color choice is an intensely personal choice. Please be sure to purchase and put samples on the wall or trim you plan to paint. The information we share is just to get you started.]