Hiring an Expert Interior Painter for Your Home or Business
Paint doesn’t last forever. Whether it’s due to the passage of time or your desire for an aesthetic change, repainting your interior can completely revive a space! Attempt to paint by yourself, and you end up spending a lot of time, not to mention you run the risk of costly mistakes. Hire a local professional to ensure a high-quality interior painting project is done right the first time. Once you’ve made the decision to hire, how do you go about finding the perfect company for the job?
Do research on local businesses
The first order of business is to research the local painting companies in your area. Find out who is closest to you, who they are, and if you think they’d be a good fit for the job. Always support your local, small business owners when possible!
Visit business websites
One good measure of a local business is to check their website. Does it look professional and well-maintained? A great business website includes information about the business’s values, services, and owners. It also shows that they care about making a great first impression on their potential clients.
Read reviews
Another great way to gauge a local business is by reading their online reviews. Past clients who had great experience with a company usually go the extra mile to provide guidance for others.
You should also be on the lookout for responses from the business to both positive and negative reviews (if there are any). These interactions show what kind of customer service you’ll receive when working with the business. For example, if a business responds to all negative reviews in a scathing, unprofessional manner, you might want to stay away. Those that try to rectify situations with clients usually have fantastic customer service.
Ask questions
Most importantly, contact the business you’re researching! If you didn’t find the information you were looking for on their website, they’ll be more than happy to provide you with answers. Plus, this gives you a great chance to see how timely they respond, and what it would be like to carry out a project with them.
Examine portfolios of previous painting projects
On their website and social media, painting companies should be posting images of their work. Check out past work, and make sure what you’re seeing is up to par with your expectations. Any business without a portfolio or past work is a red flag!
Has the business done a project similar to yours?
Besides just having a pretty portfolio, you want to see if the business has done projects similar to what you’ll be asking for. You wouldn’t want to reach out to a painting company that specializes solely in exterior painting to take care of your interior! Some projects such as historic homes might need that extra experience from someone who has painted them before.
Look for detail & progress shots
Faraway shots look nice, but fail to show you any mistakes that you might see up close. Look out for detailed, up-close shots from painters, and posts that show you their whole process. Old Crow Painting regularly posts content that shows before, after, and everything in between.
Know your budget beforehand
Whenever you’re reaching out to a service-based business such as painting or remodeling, you should know your budget. Having a well-established budget saves you time when talking to businesses about your project.
Get an estimate of your project
Once you’ve decided on a company or two to reach out to for your project, and you have the information you need, it’s time to get an estimate. This involves someone from the company coming to take measurements to account for the cost of paint and the time it takes to finish your project.
When you work with Old Crow Painting, estimates for your project are always free!
The cost of a reputable, professional painting company
Simply put, hiring a professional, experienced company isn’t cheap. But, it saves you a ton of time, and comes with the promise of a pristine project. Not to mention, hiring a professional gives you access to someone who can help you decide on color, the type of paint finish for each room, and the knowledge necessary to make it look good.
The day of the interior painting project
So, you’ve hired a company, and now you’re preparing for the day of the project. What, if anything, should you do to get the space ready for painting?
Move furniture
One of the most important things you can do for your painters is move furniture away from the wall or out of the room that’s going to be painted. Your painters bring tools and equipment to cover up anything left in the room, but you save time by doing a little prep yourself.
Make sure the space is clean
In addition to moving your furniture, cleaning is an important part of preparation. Any dirt, loose hair, or particles painted over actually become more visible when painted. A simple wipe down the day before the project gives walls plenty of time to dry before painting begins.
For professional interior painting projects in the Tampa area, look no further than Old Crow Painting! We specialize in exterior painting, interior painting, commercial painting and more. We always offer free estimates for your project.