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How to Choose the Right Painter
How to Choose the Right PainterWhile many homeowners are quite comfortable handling interior paint jobs on their own, a professional painter is usually enlisted for painting the home’s exterior.Since painting your home is critical to your home’s appearance and value, finding the best possible painter is essential. Consumer Reports offers the following tips for making the right choice:Don’t agree to let the painter assess the condition of your home’s exterior without you. Note how long they take to conduct the assessment. The more time spent, the more realistic the estimate will be. Ask about the size and experience of the crew.Be clear about expectations. It’s not just the number of coats that are applied that determines quality and price—preparing the surface prior to painting is key. If you want a surface that’s free of unevenness from prior paint jobs, you’ll need to say so, and be prepared to pay extra. But if you can live with some imperfections showing through, point out what level of prep is acceptable and what isn’t.Check references and work. Call references and go see jobs that were done several years ago to see how the painter’s work is holding up. A history of positive references is ... more

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