Things to Know About Painting Quotes

A fresh coat of paint can enhance the appearance of your house. But, the process involves more than choosing colours. Your residential painting job is a major project that requires you to seek out a number of quotes, 3 recommended, from reputable painters in your area to make sure you will be getting a high-quality painting work. In fact, there are several factors that contribute to residential painting costs.

So, how much it would cost to paint a home with a professional painter in Sydney? To answer this, it is essential to understand the components of putting together a painting quote. Here are a few things you need to know about painting quotes.

Preparation of the Quote

 

The house painters in Sydney will need to survey the job as the first step toward preparing an estimate. While you can give a thorough description over the phone, a site visit is the best way to provide an accurate quote and that there will be no surprises later on. During the visit, you can discuss your concerns and communicate the specific needs of the project. Colour Life Painting, residential painters in Sydney will run through every part of your painting project step by step so you know exactly what you will be getting.  

This is the stage to make sure that both you and the painting contractor have the same detailed understanding of the full scope of the project, so that you can get the most accurate quote, which will take into account: timeline, paint and materials, complexity and detail required for the job, number of painters required for the job, other tools and other equipment required for the job, such as access platforms, scaffolding and lifts. A contingency plan in case of rain will also be discussed during this visit.

Things your quote should include

 

Once you receive the quote make sure everything discussed during the site inspection has been included. If anything is missing or if you have missed something, bring it to the painting contractor’s attention, as it may have an affect on the quote.

Paint

 

An estimate should include the measurements of your house to determine the quantities and type of materials needed to get the job done. Check the quote specifies details such as grade, finish, and the brand of paint. The painter should also specify the number of coats and the total amount of paint needed.

Labour and materials

 

The painting materials like quality brushes, rollers, drop cloths, tape, patching and filling compouds, masks and cleaning supplies are required to complete the paint job. While this forms a component of the quote, the biggest component of the quote will be the labour required to complete the job, as well as the overheads required to deploy the labour, such as insurances.

Paint preparation

 

Paint preparation is probably the most important factor that will determine the quality of the finished product. The quote will include doing the necessary preparation to ensure the highest quality and most durable finishes are achieved. This preparation will include things like pressure washing, and where there are areas of your house that cannot be reached or are not suitable for pressure washing, hand washing; repairing and patching substrates to be suitable for painting, removing flaking and peeling paint and sanding to provide smooth surfaces, and undercoating surfaces to ensure strong adhesion and long lasting paint.

Painting your house can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be with Colour Life Painting professional painters Sydney on your side. So, choose the best painters Sydney for your next painting project.