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Make Your Neighbors Jealous: Exterior Painting Tips
Let’s face it. Mediocre paint jobs just won’t cut it. With all the options available to you and modern paint that is durable and affordable, there’s just no reason to settle for less than spot-on results from a reputable company. The challenge for many homeowners is where to start and how to get what they want. At Ronald D. Jones Painting, we’ve painted hundreds of homes in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut over the last 30 years, and we know what it takes to get that paint job you’ve always wanted. So below is a short-list of essential strategies that every homeowner needs to be on your way to that perfect paint job.
Quality Over Savings
Rule #1: You have to live with your choices. When purchasing paint, it’s important to think 5-7 years down the road as that’s when the average paint job lasts. High quality paint can last somewhat longer, but cheap paint can begin to deteriorate in as early as 1 years after the initial application. Considering all the issues at hand – durability, weather resistance, appearance, home-protection – you’re adding to the value of your home, and giving yourself peace of mind, by investing in the highest quality paint available on the market. A smart shopper can look for great deals without sacrificing value.
Nuts & Bolts
One thing that many homeowners rarely consider are all the logistics of painting their home. For instance, are there any warranty stipulations? Are the products you are using environmentally safe? If you are part of a neighborhood association, then there may be regulations you have to follow. How will your paint choices affect the overall market value of your home? You need to consider all the practical implications of painting your home before proceeding. If you don’t know, then ask a painting company or contact an appraiser. Believe it or not, that next coat of paint home design could have results that do not work in your favor.
Look Before You Leap
Since exterior painting is a major investment in your home, it’s an important to develop a game plan for how you want your home to look before you laying that first coat of paint. It’s important to do the research in order to discover all the options available to you. Not all exterior paint is the same, and choosing the right paint for your particular home is essential. Giving yourself time to go over the pros and cons of all your choices will eventually help you cast the right vision and the perfect design. In the end your home’s look needs to be the product of methodical design and strategy.
Get Professional Advice
This may be the most important step yet! With an experienced, seasoned consultant standing by your side, you can avoid all the pitfalls that generally accompany all major home projects. A professional painter can also help you find the right products while saving you time and money. Most homeowners know what they want, but don’t know how to get it. With a highly trained paint contractor, all of your questions will be answered. They will help insure that your next paint job brings you absolute satisfaction. So before you launch your next paint job, contact a specialist at Ronald D. Jones Painting and ask lots of questions. We can help you through every step of your exterior painting project.
