Whether you’ve just completed a renovation or built a brand-new house, selecting the right painter is a decision that could greatly impact the final look and feel of your home. Here are some tips to help you choose.
Define Your Vision
It’s essential to have a clear understanding of the colour, finishes, and overall aesthetic you want for your home. Collect inspiration from magazines, online platforms, and other homes, so that you can communicate your ideas effectively to your painter.
Research and Recommendations
Seek recommendations from online review platforms, social media, and acquaintances who have had their homes recently painted.
Obtain Multiple Quotes
Ask at least three painters for written quotes. Never select a painter on price alone – the cheapest quote will seldom be the best value in the long run. If there is a wide variation in the quotes you receive, ask each painter to itemise the main expenses so that you can compare how the money is being spent. This will also give you an idea of the extra work that some painters are preparing to do that you may not have thought about.
Material and Paint Quality
Enquire about the types of paints and materials the painters intend to use. High-quality paints and materials, like those from Resene, contribute to a superior look and finish.
Resene offers a free Find-A-Painter service to help you make contact with professional painters. Simply complete a Find-A-Painter job sheet instore or if you’d like to do the finding yourself, check out the ReseneEco.Decorator listings online at ecodecorator.co.nz
Resene Eco.Decorators are a nationwide network of environmentally responsible, quality focused painting contractors, who are audited regularly so you can be confident that the painter is committed to a quality finish with a sustainable focus on your project.
