Advice from our Award-Winning Team of Home Painters in Toronto and Mississauga.
Once you decide that your home needs a fresh coat of paint, there may seem like a lot of information to wade through in order to make the right decisions. As a trusted professional home painting company , Encore Painting wants to help you make your home look its best. So we polled our pros in Toronto for their top five tips for getting the best experience when painting your house, apartment or condo.
Communicate Before You Paint
Before any primer or paint is applied, it’s important that you and your painting contractors are really clear about what it is that you want and what they feel can be achieved. Be sure that you voice your expectations, show some examples of what you might be looking for in terms of colour, design or final result. It’s equally important that you hire a professional that listens to you and responds to your questions, and can provide recommendations. Any contract that you sign should clearly outline the scope of work in detail so that both parties understand what is expected and agreed on before work is started on your home.
Ensure That Your Colour Choice is Right
Before you even search for “painters near me” it’s a good idea to be thinking about colour. Taking the time to be sure that the colour(s) you choose for your home are right for you. Do your research, consult with a designer if you need, and ask your painters for advice on things like coverage. Paint samples should be viewed in different parts of the home and checked at different times of day, as different light will show the colour differently. A little extra time and thought spent making colour selections before you paint will help you avoid the extra unnecessary cost of changing your mind once painting has already begun.
The Right Paint Prep Makes All the Difference
Another step early in the process is making sure that the proper prep is done for your home before the finishing coats are applied. Without the right foundation, the end result won’t look as good or last as long. Walls should be washed and dusted, any cracks or bumps should be smoothed out, and of course the right amount of primer should be applied. And it goes without saying that any furniture in the room should be removed or protected. This goes back to tip # 1, communication, so it’s best to chat with your home painting service about these pre-painting steps before they get started.
Quality Paint Will Give a Better Result
At Encore Painting, we only use premium paint lines from Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore for the best possible result for our customers. We find that these quality paints are more durable, easier to clean, and have a richer look. This means in the long run that you will get more for your money and love the look of your home, longer.
Hire The Right Home Painting Company for The Job
Of course, we think that’s us, but at Encore Painting we want you to be sure. We encourage you to get another quote on the job that you would like done. Ultimately, an informed customer is much more likely to make the right choice for their needs and be happy with the result.
If you are ready to paint your home in the Greater Toronto Area, contact Encore Painting today to book your free inspection and get a detailed proposal. If a virtual consultation is right for you at this time, just let us know.