As homeowners , we’ve all been there when faced with a home repair project: hire a expert or do it yourself? The situation transpires frequently enough in our daily lives that it is a recurring punch line for endless jokes, sitcoms, etc.
Resurface the garage floor. Replace all the outlets. Replace a bathroom sink. Fix that hole in the wall. Paint the bedrooms .
It is constantly tempting to just head out to Home Depot and pick up a few gallons of your favorite color(s), a few brushes , a roller and some blue tape. Free up a weekend and get ready to save some moolah . How difficult could it be?
And then the color doesn’t appear like it is did in your mind when it is on the wall. And you forgot to purchase a bucket. And will the shop take back that customized color – since, despite what the store assistant said, you bought too much paint. Hmm…there’s only a little bit of paint on the windowsill. We’ll get around to touching it up. And one weekend turns into two . Oh, and the mess. That corner of the garden where you cleaned the brushes surely won’t be mauve after you mow next time.
While painting a room seems simple enough on paper, there is a dramatic difference between a first-timer and a expert tackling the project .
So what is the not-so-secret difference?
- A pro paints houses for a career . With experience comes expertise.
- A professional has a standard to meet .
- Never underestimate the value of your time. Hiring a well-chosen pro virtually guarantees a quality job in a quicker time – and what is YOUR time worth?
So what do you get with a professional house painter that you might now get when doing it yourself?
- Color choice – a professional house painter will have the skill to sit down with you and conduct a thorough color consultation to help take the guesswork out of the transition from your mind’s eye to wall.
- Straight lines – high quality house painting is in the details. A professional house painter will have the experience necessary to make sure every line is straight.
- Even coats – An experienced house painter knows the method for properly coating a wall so that once dry there are not apparent “shadows” where there shouldn’t be.
- Lasting results – A professional house painter will have the knowledge to choose high quality paint that when combined with professional technique will allow the final results to provide lasting quality. A quality house painter doesn’t buy the paint that is on sale. A quality house painter uses the paint that will work best for the customer.
So exactly how much will you save by doing it yourself?