Deciding When To Get an Estimate to Paint Your House
A common question that most homeowners ask me when I’m giving them a free estimate in Zionsville, Lebanon, or surrounding areas is “Does my house really need painted right now or can I wait?”. I have come up with several different factors that most homeowners do not think about.
A Primer on Exterior Primers
Most homeowners know that a quality, long-lasting paint job requires the surface to be clean, dry and dull. A paint job may even look good at first, but if the proper primer coat is not applied, the color may be uneven, stains and other imperfections in the surface may show through or the paint may […]
Is Your Local Painting Contractor Lead-Safe Certified?
Beginning in April 2010, the EPA began enforcing strict guidelines for renovators and painting contractors doing work on homes built before 1978. This is when lead-based paints became outlawed, meaning any home built before 1978 could have lead-based paint. Even if your house has been painted since 1978 (hopefully it has) lead paint could still […]
Tips for Choosing An Exterior House Painter
Are they Established and Well-Respected? It’s important to understand whether you’re hiring a well established company with insurance, worker’s compensation and an accreditation from the Better Business Bureau. If not you may be dealing with a fly-by-night company that could leave you holding the bag if something goes wrong. Keep in mind that it does […]
