3 Must-Know Ways to Save Money When Hiring a House Painter

Is there any type of design project as exciting as house painting? The opportunity to show off your personal style while also increasing your home’s total value is exciting and invigorating. However, some homeowners often feel their enthusiasm fade away as they begin planning out their projects, mostly due to concerns over the total cost. Believe it or not, even if you’re opting to hire a team of painters to complete your paint job, you don’t have to break the bank to paint your home! Continue reading to learn how you can save money when hiring a team of professional painters.

1. Choose Your Color Wisely

One smart way to save money when painting your house is to take advantage of the colors that already exist, rather than changing the scheme completely. This usually means that you can complete the job with just one coat of paint (and primer), instead of needing two – which will inevitably cost more money. For this reason, you should also aim to use one color of paint throughout your whole house, as extra time and money are involved when working with numerous shades. Lastly, you might also avoid using darker colors on exterior walls, since they start fading sooner compared to light colors – meaning you’ll have to repaint even sooner than usual.

2. Consider an Accent Wall

Sometimes you do not have to paint a whole room before making an appreciable difference – if the walls are still in great shape and you don’t mind the old color, you can consider painting a single wall instead of the whole room. For accent walls, eye-catching colors that draw attention to specific features are the norm. Doing an accent wall can make a lasting impression, but more importantly, it’s a great way to cut some of the costs of painting your home.

3. Try to Get Multiple Estimates

Most professional painters will provide estimates once they’ve had the chance to walk through the home and listen to your design plans. These estimates are normally in a cost-per-square-foot format and can fall anywhere in the $2 to $6 range or beyond. Professional painters will factor in things like the total size of the project, the cost of the paint itself, and any other relevant labor costs. Most teams will also provide free (or very affordable) estimates before getting started – meaning you can seek out multiple estimates and ensure you’re going with the absolute best option for your project goals as well as your bank account.

When trying to save money on house painting, you shouldn’t go by price alone. Hiring the wrong painter or using the wrong product can end up being a costly mistake. It’s better to find a painter who is willing to work with you to customize your project – not just to ensure beautiful results, but to also make it as streamlined and cost-effective as possible. Hiring professionals might seem more expensive, but considering how they can save you time and take care of everything for you, it’s money well spent!

About Platinum Painting

The team here at Platinum Painting has proudly served homeowners in Dallas and the surrounding metroplex for over 15 years, offering expert assistance and unmatched affordability for a wide range of interior and exterior painting projects. If you have questions about the article or you’d like to get in touch with us to set up a FREE in-home estimate, please call or reach out online today!

Tarrant County Telephone: (817) 697-2726.

Dallas/Denton/Collin County Telephone: (817) 993-4095.