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]]>What Factors Affect the Price of Painting a Home?
Consider these factors that influence the cost of your home painting job.
Size of the home. The more surface area that must be painted, the more the project will cost.
Preparations involved. Depending on the condition of your home, the surfaces that need to be painted may require a lot more prep work to ensure they’re ready for a coat of paint. For example, there may be holes that need to be filled, dents that need to be patched up, or unevenness that needs to be sanded down. Only then can the walls be painted.
Decorative features. Surfaces that are more ornate and have unevenness of them or tight crevices will require more delicate work that may be more time-consuming than your average flat wall surface. The more decorative features your home has that need to be painted, the more you can expect to pay to have your home painted.
Products used. Different types of paints are higher in quality than others. If you choose a higher-quality paint, you’ll be paying more overall for the project. There are also other products that may have to be used that can increase the price, such as scaffolding to paint high walls or ceilings.
How Much Does it Cost to Paint a Two-Storey House?
The average cost to paint a two-storey home can range anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 or more for the walls only. A much larger home that has extra-high ceilings, intricate and ornate features, and requires a lot of pre-work can easily go over this price range.
That’s because there’s a lot more work involved in painting this type of home versus a smaller home with low ceilings that needs little work to prepare the surfaces for painting.
Of course, there are other spaces and surfaces that will likely need to be painted as well. These include:
• Trims
• Doors
• Baseboards
• Window frames
• Ceilings
• Closets
• French doors
Why Use Professional Painting Services?
After hearing about how much it can potentially cost to have your home painted, you might be tempted to try and paint your home yourself. But there are plenty of reasons why you shouldn’t, and why you should instead hire the professionals to tackle this job for you:
They use high-quality paint. Professionals use the best quality paint products for all projects. They come in a variety of tones to suit your tastes and decor style, and are resistant to fading.
They take care not to damage any surrounding items and features. No matter what items may be present, professional painters will take care not to damage anything. They use things such as drop cloths, paper covering, and netting over shrubbery if you need your home’s exterior painted. And once the painting is done, they’ll ensure a thorough clean-up job to leave things in better shape than they were before they got there.
They’re used to working at high heights. Depending on how high your walls are, there’s a lot of ladders and scaffolding that are involved. Working at such heights can be daunting for many homeowners. Instead, professionals have the experience to handle working with these heights with ease.
If you’re ready to have your home painted, get in touch with Aura Home Painters today!
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]]>Ideally, you’ll want to first hire professionals in painting to guarantee a job well done rather than taking the risks that come with a DIY approach. But you still have a role to play when it comes to getting your home ready to be painted.
Here are some steps to take before you apply that first coat of paint.
Remove Hooks From Wall Hangings
Not only should you remove any artwork or photos that you have hanging on the wall, but you will also want to get rid of any hooks and other apparatus that is affixed to the wall to anchor the wall hangings. Although you may be able to paint around them, their presence will just make the work more difficult and cumbersome.
Remove or Cover Furniture
All furniture should either be removed or covered in order to avoid getting any paint on them. But in addition to protecting these items, removing them will also make it a lot easier to move around the room. A clear space will also make more room for all the equipment needed to complete a paint job.
Remove Drapes
Take down any window treatments that will get in the way of painting your home. This will also avoid the risk of any paint getting on the drapery.
Make Necessary Repairs on the Surface Being Painted
If there are any scuffs, dents, or holes in the walls that you are painting, they’ll need to be repaired before the job starts. This will ensure that you have a smooth surface to paint over. Otherwise, these imperfections will be very noticeable after you’ve painted. This job can involve anything from a simple sanding to more involved jobs that first require the holes to be filled and smoothed over.
Clean the Space
It might be a good idea to give the room that’s being painted a deep cleaning job so you don’t inadvertently paint over any dust or any other debris. Plus, any of that dust laying around can eventually become airborne and settle on the surface of the new paint before it’s had the chance to dry.
If you hire professional house painters to paint your home for you, most of these steps will be taken care of.
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