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8 Prep Work Tasks for a Painting Job
Painting prep work includes protecting surfaces clearing spaces, moving furniture, cleaning or power washing, sanding repairs, priming, protection, and cleanup for durable results A painting job may seem simple at first but there are actually more tasks involved...
Lead Paint: Why Older Homes Can Poison You
Lead paint in older homes is a toxic paint used before 1978 that can release harmful lead dust or chips, posing serious health risks especially to children and pregnant women. Do you live in a house that was built before 1978? If you said yes, then it might not be...
5 Types of Paint Finishes
Paint finishes describe the level of sheen in paint, from high gloss to flat, affecting durability, cleanability, and how much surface imperfections show and maintenance over time. When it comes to choosing paint for a structure, it’s not enough to choose a particular...
What Factors Affect a Painting Job Estimate?
A painting estimate depends on surface size, prep work, paint quality, coats, surface condition, height or access, and labor. These factors together shape the final price. I’ve been painting houses since 1990 and every painting job always starts with an estimate. Now...
T&M vs Fixed Price: 2 Types of Contract Pricing for Painting Jobs
Thinking of having your house exterior repainted? How about your kitchen or bedroom needing a fresh coat of paint? Whatever painting job you have in mind, I’m sure it’s not the right color that’s on your top of mind but the...