Every home renovation project prompts the same question: should I splash out for the convenience and quality of a professional, or should I save money by doing it myself?
Almost always, the answer is the former, but this is never more true than in the case of a house painting job.
While it's generally accepted that the only thing stopping people from hiring a professional house painter is financially-motivated, doing so may actually save you money in the long run. Here's why you should hire a house painter.
Convenience
Now, even the most passionate DIY enthusiasts would probably admit that taking on personal renovation projects is inconvenient and makes for a big commitment, some neglect how far this convenience extends.
From personal experience, it's very common to begin a house painting project, and have to consistently postpone its completion because life gets in the way.
As a result, your deadlines become flexible and before you know it, the job has taken three times as long as you had initially hoped it would.
A house painter will complete it in a timely fashion, within a fixed deadline, with no opportunities for procrastination or postponement.
It will also take considerably less time for a professional to complete the job to a high standard than it would for an amateur.
Quality
There's no doubt about it - any job that a DIY enthusiast can do, a home renovation professional can do better.
A new paint job can completely transform your home for better or worse, so it's kind of a big deal when it goes horribly wrong.
If you choose to attempt the job yourself, you're taking that risk onto your own shoulders, and what's more, that risk is in greater danger of becoming a reality.
Cost
You need the right tools for the job, and professional painting tools can set you back a significant sum of money if you don't already have access to them.
House painters will already have these tools, however, meaning you needn't splash out on a shiny new set.
Hiring a house painter also saves you money in the event of disaster though. Many surfaces are trickier to paint than they look - and getting even, professional coverage requires just that - a professional.
Repairing a DIY botch job can often end up costing you double what you'd originally intended. It's best to do it right the first time, and unless you're 100% totally confident that you've got the tools and the skills to do that safely, then you should hire a house painter.
Whether external or internal, if you're looking to hire a house painter who can get the job done in a timely and professional fashion, and live in the Toronto area, then don't hesitate to contact The Painters Group on (905) 294-7777 for a free quote.