Tips from a Painting Contractor on How to Get a Painting Estimate
In order to obtain an accurate house painting estimate, you need to know exactly what kind of paint you want to use first. After which you will need to measure the area you want painting unless you are using a professional
that will give you the estimate. It is possible to determine the calculation yourself, however, there is now a software which makes the job much easier.
There are various ways you can obtain a house painting estimate. Should you be doing the painting yourself, you can calculate the cost alone. However, in order to get the best estimate, you do need to specific pieces of information, including the size of the area you want
painted and how much the paint is going to cost.
The reason you will have to measure the size of the area is this will tell you exactly how much paint you need. Knowing which paint you will use is important as the price of paint does vary. If you are unsure of how many containers you will need, speak to the retailer where you will be purchasing your supplies. After which you will be able to multiply the cost of each container. You will need to figure in additional costs such as brush cleaners, primers, rollers
, and paintbrushes.
A simpler way is to hire a professional
painting contractor
to come and assess the job. Exactly like you were doing it yourself, they will need to know the area. They will ask you if you want a specific paint used. Should your answer be no and you just want a basic color, they could base their estimate on products from their paint supplier. Even when you get an estimate from a professional, you do not have to hire them for the job. Should you still want to do the work yourself, ask him to give you an estimate where the labor and materials are
separate. For all your painting needs, please feel free to call Pro Home Improvement in Escondido, CA now at (760) 388-2164.