Great House Painting Quotes

There's no better way to make an immediate change to the appearance of your home than with a new paint job. Remodeling is time-consuming and unsightly, while new landscaping takes time to grow in properly. But whether you're touching up the front porch or creating a whole new look for the kitchen, it's easy to create an instant impact simply by slapping on a fresh coat of paint. – HowStuffWorks.com

The most important step in any paint job is the prep work, and most people don’t take the time to do it properly, she says. "A professional painter will do all the prep work for you. They'll fill holes, sand trim, caulk joints, and do anything else required to get a clean smooth surface to paint. They also know how to use a brush and roller to get an even finish without any marks or drips, and will brave high ladders to reach difficult spots on ceilings or above stairs.” – CanadianLiving.com

Being proactive will save you money.  Painting your home every 7-10 years will not only protect your investment but it will save you money because you can avoid wood rot, which leads to carpentry repairs. – RockPaintingandGutters.com

We’d be remiss to mention that finding the right local painter amongst a plethora of local painters is not as easy a task as one may think. Your best bet is to either phone a friend or search on Google for something like “painter near me” and start the rigorous selection process there. – PBM Home Consulting

Paint has a habit of ending up in places we never intended. Before even opening the can, make sure your work zone is protected. If you can, move out all the furniture take off all the wall plates. Then, cover the entire floor with a drop cloth. You'll thank yourself for this 10-minute prep when you're not scrubbing paint splatter off wood flooring later. – BobVila.com

Paint gets more expensive as you go from flat to gloss. The difference is usually around $1 per gallon per sheen upgrade. Flat is the cheapest, then matte flat or eggshell, satin, semigloss then gloss. Paint also gets much more expensive the darker it gets. A white or neutral paint color can be as much as $20 less expensive than a deep base red or blue. – AngiesList.com