Professional Painters vs. College Painters

In the field of residential painting, there are many amateurs full of incredible promises. Unfortunately, in our experience and in the experience of many of our customers, they often lack the expertise to make good on their commitments. College students looking to make some summer cash will often say that they can provide the same results as bonafide professionals but that is not always the case. And when they don’t meet your needs and expectations, there is often no channel for recourse and you are left to foot the bill while still being left unsatisfied. That’s why at Zenith Painting and Coatings, we recommend hiring trained professionals who will do the job right the first time.

Professional painters have the upper hand in this industry for a number of important reasons. First, because this is their livelihood and therefore you do not have to worry about other priorities getting in the way of your project. Professional painters can guarantee a timeline and stick to it with far more accuracy then an amateur. In most instances, amateurs do not even know the magnitude of work involved in a standard residential paint job and to accurately assess the time it will take to complete the tasks. This exposes the homeowner to the risk of delays and even incomplete jobs.

Furthermore, amateurs do not usually carry the proper liability insurance in case something goes wrong. When a professional organization makes a mistake, they can use their insurance to make everything right and fully compensate the homeowner. When you trust an amateur painter, you are trusting them with your entire home and if anything goes awry, you may have no way to reclaim your losses.

To achieve a professional-quality paint job, a large number of specialized tools and equipment are needed. For the amateur painter who may only be equipped with a couple brushes, it is impossible to match the detail and excellence offered by professionals. Additionally, professionals are familiar with what types of paint will last the longest and do the best in varied environments. Your average college student does not necessarily understand the nuances of paint composition and how to determine what will be best for your home’s needs. Using the correct paint and tools results in a job that looks better and will last longer.

Professionals utilize techniques and procedures that require lots of repetition and practice. From effectively preparing to getting straight lines and using primers to sandpaper to achieve consistency, there are many tricks of the trade that an amateur may not be privy to. All these methods lead to jobs free of paint runs, unsightly brushstrokes, and uneven lines.

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Finally, professional painters have a large portfolio of successful jobs that they can point to as a reference. You can get an idea of their attention to detail and emphasis on quality whereas a student painter may have never done a job like the one you are offering. This means that you know what to expect when you hire a professional and it is not just left up to the luck of the draw. For all the reasons listed above, at Zenith Painting and Coatings we recommend only entrusting your home to a professional.

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