| Whether you need to paint the interior or exterior of | | | | visualize the type of work they perform. |
| your home, it is imperative to find the right painter | | | | If you have an older home, you may have lead paint. |
| for the project. Having a good home painter will | | | | This is potentially hazardous but an experienced |
| ensure you have a quality job that is affordable and | | | | home painter will know what to do and how to |
| completed in a timely manner. Make sure you choose | | | | dispose of materials to minimize risk. A painter will |
| a painter with experience and who can do a good | | | | know how to avoid hazards to keep the family safe |
| job for you. | | | | while completing a quality job. A painter should |
| Get several quotes for your project before deciding | | | | already have all the supplies and tools specific to |
| on a painter. Make sure the quotes include details of | | | | house painting. |
| what is included, price for the job and an estimated | | | | After interviewing and collecting quotes, decide on |
| completion date. Find out what the payment options | | | | the painter to hire. Choose the painter who has the |
| are and what constitutes final acceptance of the | | | | best combination of skill and price. You will work |
| work. Make sure you have a warranty included for | | | | closely with this person to communicate color choices |
| touchups if needed. It is advisable to pay the final | | | | and specifications, so be sure you pick someone you |
| portion of the job only when a thorough walk | | | | are comfortable talking with. A quality painter will |
| through is done and you have accepted the work. | | | | make sure the job is finished properly. |
| Make sure you obtain the contact information of | | | | Word of mouth is the best way to get a quality |
| each painter so you can ask follow up questions if | | | | painter. People who are satisfied with the type of |
| needed. | | | | work a painter has done for them in the past will be |
| Interview each potential candidate to determine if | | | | eager to refer them for other jobs. Once you have |
| they have proper experience with your type of job. | | | | your painting project complete and you are satisfied |
| Ask for references and follow up on those to ensure | | | | with the quality, keep the painter's details handy in |
| they have a sound customer base of happy clients. | | | | case you have another project or a friend needs a |
| Ask to see pictures of work examples so you can | | | | referral. |