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Whether you are looking to paint the entire interior or exterior of your home or simply looking to repaint the soon-to-be baby room, cost can often play a factor in your end decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no denying that a fresh coat of paint can bring brightness, life, and colour to any home or living space. In fact, one of the best ways to get a great appraisal on a real estate property you are looking to sell is to ensure that the interior and exterior house painting is top-notch. As that is often the first thing that most people notice when purchasing their new home.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A well-budgeted paint job with the right colours and tones can make any home or office space pop, ensuring you stand out amongst your neighbors. But how much do professional house painters charge? And what are some of the ways that one can save on those costs? Well, we are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before we can get into any specific estimates or cost figures we must first understand the different costs associated with a good quality paint job. Factors such as square feet of the living space and specific \u201csubstrates\u201d (painted items), gallons of paint required, the type of paint you choose, the amount of prep required, ease of access to painted areas, specialty equipment rental; such as scaffolding or boom lifts, and the hourly or labour cost of professional painters + much more all have to be accounted for during the budgeting process. Don’t forget to consider whether you are looking for a 1 coat refresh (same colour) on just your walls and or trim or a full on colour change (up to 2-3 coats depending on severity of colour change) and repaint of your entire home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The difference between an acceptable paint job and a great paint job is all in the prep work. Painting is about 70% prep + cleanup and 30% actual painting. When you think of it, painting itself is actually often the \u201ceasy\u201d, quick, or even cheap part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs of good prep work consist of but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At this point you can probably get the sense that there is a lot of time and labour that goes into the painting process before the paint is ever even poured into our trays. The proof is in the prep- leave it to a professional to make sure this portion of the work is taken care of properly to your utmost satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might think that all home interior and exterior paints are the same apart from the colour or brand but that is far from the case. Paints come in many types and are suitable for different rooms or living spaces within the house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, since bathrooms need an occasional wipe down or even scrubbing, good bathroom paint is slightly tougher and more resilient than other interior paints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When choosing the right paint for your home one can choose from a variety of options, today, the most popular of which include; water-based or latex-based paint, enamel, urethane, and more and more less common- oil-based paint. Each paint type is suitable for different purposes and substrates, the right combination of paint types can truly change the look, feel and durability of any home, space or substrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Home Exterior<\/a>: <\/strong>Acrylic latex paint or solid stain is a popular choice for the exterior of your home as they are affordable, extremely durable, and water-resistant. These types of coatings also offer better surface penetration and adhesion than other paint types helping them stand the test of time against nature\u2019s elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Home Interior<\/a>:<\/strong> Nowadays, water-based or latex paint types are often the most popular choice for home interiors. This is due largely in part to their low or zero VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) content, which makes it a much better suited choice in your living environment for you and your loved ones as there is far less risk of exposure to harmful odorous vapours or off gassing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the use of each space in your home, there are a variety of different sheens to choose from. For instance, if you have kids or pets or any high traffic areas, you may want to consider using a more durable finish such as a matte or eggshell sheen so that your walls have a bit more of a washability factor and do not mar as easily. Whereas, if you were looking for a more elegant look that also hides imperfections on your walls and touches up much easier, you might consider a washable flat instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ceilings: <\/strong>Latex <\/strong>ceiling <\/strong>flat paint is best used for interior ceilings that do not have potential for high moisture; such as bedrooms, living room, hallways, etc. It is affordable, easier to touch-up and is much less likely to \u201cflash\u201d (create an unwanted shimmering effect) than the other sheens available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kitchens & Bathrooms: <\/strong>Certain paints <\/strong>contain antimicrobial additives with mildew-inhibiting properties and are best used in high moisture environments such as bathrooms and often kitchens. Nowadays this type of paint comes in a variety of different \u201csheens\u201d (in layman’s terms- shine factor) with the most common being a matte or eggshell finish. This is a durable paint type which makes it perfect for the most lived-in areas of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bedrooms: <\/strong>There are even certain types of paint that claim to have air purifying and odour eliminating technologies that can be perfect for a nursery room, bedroom or even care facilities as they are designed for people with sensitivities or allergies to paint. This can be found in a variety of sheens from flat to semi gloss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trim & Doors:<\/strong>There are a variety of options for interior trim and doors or any other painted wood features in your home. Urethane and enamel coatings are the perfect choice for baseboards, door trim, doors, banisters, railings, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paint cost can vary greatly from project to project and brand to brand. On average, paint costs can range anywhere from 15%-25% of your project. So choosing your paint type wisely can make a huge difference in the end cost saving you time and money in both the short and long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are looking to hire the services of a professional house painter you will be wise to do so. Given the amount of planning, prep work and effort that it takes to get a quality paint job done it is often a lot more convenient and cost-effective to hire a professional to take care of it for you. After all, that\u2019s what professional house painters are here for. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cost Of Labor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n