So, it’s time to paint the exterior. This is one of the many expensive pains to owning a home and one that homeowners have to endure every 6-8 years, depending on your house and siding.
First, determine if there is any prep work that needs to be done prior to painting. Do you have any rotted siding, window sills, hand railing, or window and door trim? Make sure you take this opportunity to correct this issue prior to painting. Often times paint companies have experience in this field and can provide a quote that includes replacing your siding and trim. However, if your project involves replacing a significant amount of siding you may want to call a siding pro. Make sure the painter or carpenter replacing your siding is using the same style and size you currently have.
Second, decide if you want to take this opportunity to change the
color of your house. Updating the color can add new spice to your house.
When determining what colors to use make sure that they fit into your
neighborhood as well as colors that already exist. For instance you
already have a roof, plants, landscaping, a foundation, and a driveway
present. These all have colors that need to be taken into consideration
when trying to compliment your house to its surroundings. Also note that
if you are changing your house’s color your price for painting will go
up. You may not be able to get away with just 1 or 2 coats to cover your
old color.
Third, decide if you want your house hand brushed or sprayed. If you leave it to the
Creve Coure paint company to decide you will most likely have it sprayed
because it is faster and easier. However, if you have an older house,
wood siding, or it has been a while since your last painting you may
want to consider asking for a quote that includes painting by hand. The
hand brushing application will provide a thicker coat and gets the paint
deeper into the wood and crevasses, ensuring that you have protection
from water penetration.
Finally, select the
Creve Coure paint company to do your exterior work. There is a lot of price variation for large exterior jobs, so shop your job around. However, you shouldn’t always decide based only on price. You need to consider the quality of company and your comfort level with that company. For instance do they ask for a lot of money up front? Do they leave you a professional detailed estimate? Are they hard to get a hold of on the phone? Do they have business cards? These are all signs to look for to determine whether or not you are getting a professional and someone that will be easy to work with.
If you would like to speak with one of our expert
Creve Coure technicians call us today at (314) 952-0156 or
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