Exterior house painting can be intimidating and tiring work, and if you are inexperienced, your overall success will depend on how carefully the job gets done. If you’re planning on a DIY paint job or even if you’re hiring a professional painter, consider the following steps for best results. Choose the Right Colours What colour…
Strata painting is one of the most time-consuming and challenging types of exterior painting projects which requires highly skilled contractors. Few contractors have the experience and equipment to tackle this job well. A building’s outward appearance reflects the professional strata management that went into it. Because a building’s finish is just as essential as its…
When we’re looking at repainting a house exterior, budget-minded people might consider tackling the job themselves to save on labour costs. Bear in mind that taking on this task requires planning, commitment and careful timing. Before you even buy your first gallon of paint, here are some things to keep in mind. Don’t Scrimp on…
Many professional house painters in Vancouver don’t offer any exterior paint guarantee, others provide a two-year guarantee for their exterior paint jobs. Some painting companies are confident their paint jobs will have a 10 or more year life span, others will tell you it will last less… so what’s the answer: How long should you…
Painting is the simplest and most cost-effective improvement you can do to your home before selling it. It’s a fairly economical way to breathe life and luster to what could be a boring space. What’s more, painting can update a home and increase its resale value when it’s time to sell. How much does painting…
The cost of painting a 2500 square foot home in Vancouver is between $4,000 – $10,000 depending on the amount of prep work and quality of paint used. In Lower Mainland cities such as Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, New Westiminster, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Surrey it depends on how many square feet of walls there is…
The cost of exterior painting in Vancouver is $7,500 for an average two storey house. The cost depends on how big the house is, how much and what kind of trim it has, how many doors it has, how much prep is required, if you’ll be painting over a lighter colour and the quality of…
Choosing the colors that reflect your personality and style is essential when you’re decorating. The same holds true when painting the exterior and interior of your home. However, you might want to consider adjusting your home’s color scheme when it’s time to put it on the market. After all, potential home buyers might not share…