Whether you’re putting your home on the market or doing some remodeling, you might choose to repaint the walls. It’s an easy way to improve the curb appeal of your home and transform the space. However, before you hire a painting contractor, know what you should and should not expect from a residential painting job. 

3 Expectations for Residential Painting

1. Leave Set-Up & Clean-Up to the Painters

A painting contractor has the necessary equipment to protect your furniture and possessions. They utilize painter’s tape to keep the edges neat and will apply a drop cloth on the floor beforehand to catch any paint spills. When the job is done, they are also responsible for clean-up.

2. Finish Appliances & Cabinetry First

If interior painting is one of the steps in a kitchen or bathroom remodeling project, the homeowner should have the appliances and cabinetry taken care of beforehand. When fixtures are removed, they can scratch the walls or paint, so it’s best to have painting done after cabinetry and appliances are dealt with.

3. Have Reasonable Expectations

While a fresh coat of paint can do a lot for your home, the effects of the paint can be limited to the quality of the canvas. While your painting contractor may be able to make some minor drywall repairs to smooth out the surface, there is only so much they can do as painters to improve the aesthetic of the home. If additional repairs need to be made to other fixtures or features of the home, have them completed first so the painter can make everything match with new paint.

For the best results with your interior or exterior painting project, put your trust in the skilled team at Niemann Painting of Andover, MN. For over 30 years, these painting contractors have provided expert painting services in the Twin Cities Metro area, and they handle everything from exterior and interior painting to drywall repair and floor coatings. Call (612) 308-5809 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to view before and after photos of their past projects.