Perhaps you’ve been thinking about painting your home or business building all year long, and you’re finally ready to get started. Maybe you’re still dreaming of a little fresh paint before the holiday like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year season arrive?
How long has it been since your house or business was last painted? Do you have any peeling, cracking, fading on the outside? Do you want to get rid of that ugly popcorn ceiling texture? Tired of squinting at that outdated wallpaper that was in style decades ago. Have you ignored those colors long enough?
If you’re going to get a paint job, you don’t just need to know the color you want: you need to know the proper steps in getting your residential or commercial building painted properly. That’s why it’s good to consult with a pro painting company to advise you on what to focus on and what to avoid, so you can limit your risk of losing money and getting the best bang for you buck. And who doesn’t want that? We all do, that who!
Let’s just focus on the exterior for now shall we?
Exterior surfaces come in all forms and not only various types but different textures as well & they all need to be treated differently. Keep these points in mind when making a final decision.
- Determine your exterior surface type?
- What do your walls need in their current state before painted or waterproofing?
- Should I pressure wash, soft wash, do both or none?
- Is a first primer necessary or is a paint and primer hybrid good enough?
- Should I roll and brush or should I rent a paint sprayer because it’s faster?
- Will one coat be enough or apply two for protection from water intrusion?
- What topcoat type, sheen or colors will look the best and won’t fade, peel or chalk?
- Why does a LVR (Light Reflectance Value) rating matter in Florida?
- Is it cheaper to do it myself or best to get a warranty with a professional painter for peace of mind?
Painting can be overwhelming with so many trends, colors, sheens and not to mention the thought of making a paint job look as good a professional painting company.
Once you have decided that it’s time for a paint job on your residential home or business managed by property management, keep these points in account and you’ll be amazed with the results years later. Above all, have fun, stay safe and all the best to you and yours in 2021 