Selecting the Right Painting Contractor

You have many choices when choosing a painter for your home or business, keep in mind: in our country anyone can declare themselves a professional painter. There are few licensing requirements or governing boards, and the cost of entering the profession is minimal. The unfortunate result of this is that a high percentage of those who call themselves painting professionals are unqualified opportunists who would like nothing more than to repaint your home every three to four years. (Remember, 85% of the cost of the job is labor.) We offer 5 year warranties with our exterior work when done by our high standards.

Here are some questions to ask your painting contractor before you hire:

Does the contractor have a safe work record?

How long has the contractor been in business?

Are the employees experienced painters?

Is the contractor registered with the state as a home improvement contractor?

Does the contractor have the necessary insurance? Is it adequate? Do they carry workers’ compensation for their employees?

Can your contractor provide a list of local references?

Has your contractor put everything in writing?

Does your contractor provide a written warranty?

For most people, your home is your biggest investment. Take the time to ask your contractor questions and you will get a better paint job.

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Nick Dunse, owner of Think-Painting, a Rhode Island painting company, says our goal is, and has always been, to provide the highest quality service at the best price. We understand our customers want a Clean, Friendly work crew who understands your painting project. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction on every job. Nick works on site with his crew, takes great pride in every paint job. Nick’s painting work has been featured in Benjamin Moore’s Profiles Magazine.

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What Color Has To Do With Home Decorating

If the color of your walls is one of the 5 things you hate about your room, it is time for a change! Whether decorating a cozy den, an elegant kitchen or bathroom, a romantic bedroom or a fun kid’s room, wallpaper or paint must all be the same—that is, it must be color coordinated, peaceful and aesthetically appealing. While some might entertain the idea of flaming red wallpaper, nobody wants to actually live in such a chaotic color scheme. (Unless you’re revisiting Disco?) Wallpaper or paint must be chosen carefully.

A Color Scheme

Not only must the wall color be chosen carefully according to design and taste, it must also match the overall scheme of the room. It must match or in some way complement the fabrics, carpeting and furniture. While the room should not feature a monochromatic color, it does need to match according to common home decorating standards.

Colors

Light colors are usually the most preferred by painting contractors. Lights colors, no matter the actual hue, are considered peaceful and elegant and seem to bring out the best in tenants. Some houses have darker shades however, like oak or sand colored. Dark colored Victorian houses are a popular trend. The most important factor is that a theme is followed, with colors carefully complementing the rest of the room and house.

Borders

Borders can be painted a different color from the rest of the room and furnishings and yet still appear tasteful and matched. Painting borders might be a consideration for a home decorator that doesn’t want to paint the entire room, due to a lack of time or finances. Though borders can be painted different colors, they should be carefully chosen to match the color of the wallpaper or paint.

Wallpapering Or Painting?

Some homeowners overlay their walls with high quality wallpaper, while others simply paint the wall a preferred color. No matter which you choose, the color should complement the rest of the room. Some home decorators however have been known to experiment with this practice, by painting one wall a certain color to highlight furnishings or even repainting geometric shapes over a white a wall.

Color makes or breaks home decoration. A room could be stylish and elegant, yet feature a terrible color and thus totally fail to impress. Because of the complexity of colors, many homeowners will enlist the help of an interior decorator. Consulting an interior decorator—whether professionally, through a brief consultation, or just as a friend–is always a good idea. In addition, if you are undertaking a home remodel, it is best to get financial advice on remodeling your home before you start, to make sure you have a proper plan to complete it.

Article By Adam O’Connor, Home Decorating Tips