Question 1

What should I look for when hiring a painting contractor?

Accepted Answer

There are several key things to look for when choosing a painting contractor. At the very least, check to see if they are licensed, insured, experienced and capable of completing work. Look for reputable companies with local references.

Question 2

Can I leave my home while your painting crew works?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people we work for are not home while work is going on. While you are at work or running errands, our crew will be busy painting. We are licensed and fully insured so there is nothing to worry about.

Question 3

Do you have references?

Accepted Answer

Yes, references our available upon request. See our Google Review as well.

Question 4

Do you have examples of work you’ve completed?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Please visit our website photo gallery or  our Instagram to see examples of our completed interior and exterior painting projects.

Question 5

What kind of paint do you use?

Accepted Answer

We use the only professional quality paints from  Benjamin Moore and  Sherwin Williams,  unless the customer requests a different brand.

Question 6

OK, I’ve decided to hire you as my painting contractor. Where do we go from here?

Accepted Answer

Thank you for choosing Special Touch Painters LLC. We are sure you will not be disappointed. To schedule your job, please send us a signed proposal. You can  email it  email contact@specialtouchpainters.com . Someone will get in touch with you shortly to talk about colors, schedule, etc.

Question 7

What is the best season to exterior paint?

Accepted Answer

Believe it or not, spring and fall are better seasons for exterior painting than summer. Blistering heat and relentless sunshine can be liabilities during the paint application and adhesion process, but the slightly cooler weather of spring and fall are ideal.

Question 8

What can I do to help make the project go more smoothly?

Accepted Answer

One of our main goals is to complete your project with as little disruption to your life as possible. Before your project starts we will provide you with a list of things that you can do to help us to complete your project as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Question 9

Do you charge for estimates?

Accepted Answer

We never charge a fee to provide an estimate for your painting project.

Question 10

How do you determine the amount you will charge for my painting project?

Accepted Answer

There are many things to consider including: type and size of the painted area; type of windows and other trim work; number and intensity of paint colors; amount of protection needed for plants and furniture; quality of paint used; and the extent of needed paint surface preparation. All of those things will need to be considered in order to provide you with an accurate cost estimate.

Question 11

How long will it take to paint my house?

Accepted Answer

The process can take as little as 4-5 days from the time we connect with you. However, the actual timing will depend on the condition of your paint surfaces, the type of work required, our schedule and weather conditions if the project involves exterior work.
During our consultation with you, we can evaluate your situation and let you know how long we think it will take to complete your painting project.

Question 12

What hours do your crews work?

Accepted Answer

We generally work M-F, 8-4:30 We can do work at other hours if needed, but these are our standard working hours.

Question 13

How will my personal property be protected from paint?

Accepted Answer

On interiors, after you have removed your delicate items, all areas or remaining items, will be covered with clean drop cloths or plastic sheeting. On exteriors, shrubs and surrounding areas will be protected so that no evidence of paint splatter or paint peelings remains.

Question 14

Do I need to move everything from the rooms before you paint?

Accepted Answer

Please move all small items and breakables. Unless agreed otherwise, we will move and protect all of the furniture and fixtures.

Question 15

What are different paint sheens?

Accepted Answer

Sheen refers to the light reflectivity of the painted or varnished surface. There are varying degrees of sheen, from no sheen to high gloss. Though some paint manufacturers may refer to their paint sheens by different names, generally, from lowest to highest, paint sheens correspond to these reflective degrees:

Flat finish
Eggshell finish
Satin finish
Semi gloss finish
High gloss finish

Question 16

What are the advantages of flat and lower sheen paints?

Accepted Answer

They provide even light reflection and give the surface a softer, more uniform look.
They don’t highlight surface imperfections like higher sheen paints, so they usually don’t require as much surface preparation (like patching, texturing or sanding) prior to painting.
They are much less likely to show “lap marks”, so they are generally easier to apply and touch up than higher sheen paints. (When one painted section dries before the next section is painted, the two sections won’t flow together into a uniform film, resulting in a “lap mark.”)
They don’t need to be sanded or de-glossed before repainting, unlike higher sheen paints.

Question 17

What if I want to change something about the job or need some additional work done while the paint crew is already at my home?

Accepted Answer

Please let our office know about it or feel free to contact your estimator directly. Most of the time it is more cost-effective for us to make a change or do additional during the course of the project than to have us come back after the project is complete.

Question 18

When I get different bids from several companies, they are never the same, some high, some low. Why is there such a price difference?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a job is usually determined by the level of thoroughness, attention to detail, and quality desired. It costs more to properly prepare a surface for painting than to just pressure clean and scrape the surface. The majority of the cost of painting is in the surface preparation and the labor involved in the application of the paint and not the actual cost of the paint itself. As with most other industries, generally you get what you pay for.

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