Denver House Painters

When it comes to a house painting job or even a commercial painting job, there are many factors to take into consideration. Weather plays a big role, did it rain recently? Is it a little bit more humid on the day of the job? We take all these different elements into account before planning a job. Taking a very comprehensive visual inspection of the job site is very key. Finding out where there is cracking or weathered paint that needs to be addressed by sanding or being taken off before starting to apply primer and paint on the project. Most people don’t realize that if there’s any type of grease spots located on the wall they need to be cleaned before the paint can be applied. The paint will not be able to stick nor come out smooth on these sorts of services. Using the top of the industry standard when it comes to your tools for painting is another major factor in getting the job done right. We use the highest quality rollers, paintbrushes, and sprayers on every job we take on. We don’t believe in cutting corners at any turn when it comes to our work. If the surface we are painting has very dense textures we have to use a higher nap, on the roller cover to get ideal coverage of the wall. We spend an extended amount of time covering the floors with plastic and drop cloths to ensure that we don’t make any mess at our client’s houses. Removal of light switch plates and wall plug plates is another step we don’t skip, we always take them all off. Some might think it would be easier just to be careful and paint around them. As previously stated we don’t cut any corners when it comes to our work. Using a primer on any wall that hasn’t been painted in more than eight years is a must. When we encounter an especially hard-to-paint surface like high gloss or even painting over glass we will apply a bonding primer. When it comes to finish painting and getting every nook and cranny, we take our time and get the entire surface coated. Proper roller coverage is one of the specialties skills we have acquired over the years. Which is an essential technic to any professional paint application. 

What should I expect from professional painters?

There are many qualities that make a professional house painter, but it’s most important, to be honest, and trustworthy. It’s also important to have skills in many trades, including painting, drywall & carpentry, and even flooring installation. Beware of bargain prices from new people who just work on weekends or want to get cash upfront before starting any work – this isn’t how it works. A professional painter never starts painting until all the preparations have been completed. Preparations call for some minor carpentry repairs, priming with a quality primer-sealer to prevent peeling, and applying tape and coverings, among other things. There are always different tasks a house painter can work on, from light touch-ups of the paint to major repainting if, after time, inclement weather or intrusive mold has damaged the exterior. Our professional house painters will know how best to handle these varying tasks with care and skill, communicating clearly with their customers about what needs to be done without overselling or overcharging them. Most painting professionals who execute house painting jobs will paint the exterior and interior of a home, including rooms, banisters, shutters, siding, garden fences, patios, or buildings such as storage sheds. The task requires using high reaching ladders or scaffolding on an elevated surface that is mounted and secured properly following safety guidelines.

What should a painting quote include?

A quote for painting a house should include the cost of the paint, drop cloths, and tarps, primer, puttying and tape, and minor carpentry repairs, if necessary. It also includes payment for labor, and painters usually charge hourly but may travel to your home or they can give an estimate if you provide an accurate value of what needs to be done. One-time charges like bringing in a power washer to clean exterior windows before starting work can also be included, if necessary.

Some important areas of focus that most estimates tend to focus on are:

-The number of doors and windows that will need to be painted. 

-How high up will the walls need to be painted 

-Will any stucco, brick, or siding need additionally priming before painting? 

-Is there any evidence of water seepage or mildew on the exterior surface of the home? 

-If the building is new construction or old construction?

The cost to paint your home can vary greatly depending on where it is located, the time of year, and how much work needs to be done. A contractor or dealer may have different ways to compute the time involved, including how many hours the job will take. Generally speaking, you can figure about 1 gallon of paint will cover 400 sq ft. It will also take an average of 2 coats to ensure coverage since the first coat simply will not completely hide what is beneath. Using this information, it can be rather simple to figure out exactly the cost of materials and labor.