How to Find and Hire a Perfect Painting Contractor in Ottawa, Ontario

Applying paint is a professional skill that is learned with experience. The good news is that it is not necessarily difficult to find a professional painter for your interior or exterior painting project.

Here are some quick tips on how to hire the best painting contractor;

Four simple steps to find the perfect paint contractor

1. Do your homework – Call on your friends, colleagues and family members
2. Plan a home consultation – Evaluate the personality and appearance of the candidate
3. Get three quotes – Estimates are usually free
4. Conclude a contract in writing – Protect yourself by obtaining the required information in writing

1. Do your homework

A simple online search with your postal code will give you results, customer testimonials, and much more.
However, we recommend calling on your colleagues, friends, and family members – everyone has done painting work at one time – so their advice is precious.
Besides, as a member of the community of painters in your neighborhood, your paint store retailer has certainly established an essential network of contacts.
Just find an authorized dealer near you, come to a store, or call for a paint contractor.

Many paint contractors have a website – check it out for “before” and “after” photos.
And don’t hesitate to contact us by email so that he can send you his portfolio.
While many are unable to update their websites regularly, most have a portfolio of their painting projects that they will be happy to show you.

2. Planning A Home Consultation

The qualities to look for in a painter to hire include professional sense, politeness, and appropriate attire.
In addition to a neat appearance, personality matters, since the contractor will be spending time in your home, you want to make sure he gets along well with you and your family.

When describing your project to your potential paint contractor, ask them to provide you with more than one option.
There are a variety of paint systems available depending on the scope of the project and the budget, so ask for at least two options, making sure each describes how it differs from the other so you can understand what’s right for you.

3. Get Three Quotes

This is a question that comes up often: how much does it cost to paint a room?
As you would expect, prices vary depending on the work to be done: is it a single room, an entire floor, or the entire exterior of the house?
Schedule three paint estimates and make sure you get three quotes. Usually, price estimates are free.

The usual approach to payment is to estimate a project. The painter will do a home evaluation, so give him all the details of your project from the start.

If you don’t understand why the costs of your project are so high, don’t hesitate to ask the contractor.
Painting contractors are professionals ready to explain their rates.
Costs of sanding, preparing, applying a primer, sealing, cleaning, and even moving furniture (keep it away from walls and wrap it in plastic to protect it) are an integral part of the cost of painting work.

Cost-saving advice: Ask the painter what you can do to simplify the work. Keeping furniture away from walls and wrapping it in canvas or plastic can help you save money. Another way is also to invest in top quality paint to achieve lasting results that will allow you to save on future paint renewal work.

4. Conclude A Written Contract

After comparing the three quotes provided to you, request a written contract. This typically should include:

• details of surface preparation
• the paint products used
• a schedule and payment terms.
We suggest that you avoid paying in cash, but if you prefer this option, make sure you have at least one email chain to verify this payment method so that in case of questions regarding payment or problems later, you had the required documents.

Need Help with That?

If you need help with cleaning, painting, or staining your home interior, our professional team at Millers Painting would love to help.

We offer high-quality interior painting, staining, and refinishing services in Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, and Westboro areas of Ottawa, Ontario.

To give us a try, book a FREE estimate or call us on 613-979-5435

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