Tips for Saving Money on Professional Interior Painting
Vancouver homeowners, townhouse owners and condo owners have a window of opportunity right now. You have an opportunity for the interior of your home to look amazing by the new year. Roughly every 5 to 15 years, your home needs to be painted, inside and out, especially in Vancouver.
Winter is upon us here in Vancouver. Start now by hiring a professional painting company for your residential or commercial interior painting in Vancouver. Getting a fresh start by getting some interior painting done, is a great way to begin the new year in Vancouver. You not only get a nice crisp paint job, but you can also actually clean your space and save money by painting in the off-season.
Some Helpful Tips to Save Money and Help Get it Done More Quickly
- Put a Plan in Place: We can help you develop a plan around your schedule. We can also plan which rooms or sections of your home we paint at certain times. This allows you time to prep rooms that the painters will be moving into and keep areas, not in the midst of being painted as functional and livable areas. We don’t always need a big crew, and sometimes a couple of people are all that is required.
- Prep the Room: You can prepare the room or area for painting by removing electrical switch cover plates, blinds and other window coverings, all wall hangings, any shelving or other pieces of furniture from walls, storing your fragile items, and unplugging your electronics. If you’d prefer to leave this to us, you are free to do so.
- Clean Up Spills and Messes: Most professional painters, like EB Painting, know how to minimize splatters and spills for a good clean job. It is a good idea and might save a little money if you let your painters know that you can do the cleanup. If you do find some paint splatters after the painters are gone, it is easy enough to clean. Start by wiping up the paint with a cloth or putty knife. Then mix up one-half teaspoon of dish soap and a cup of warm water in a spray bottle. Squirt the spill and wipe it intermittently until it is gone. Or for bigger spills, start with a wet vac, then squirt the soapy water on, then wipe.
- Prep Your Walls: You can also choose to prepare your walls for painting. A significant amount of time is spent preparing surfaces for painting. You can take a lot of time off the clock by taking this on. This involves filling nail holes and minor damage with spackling compound, then sanding them smooth. Once the sanding is done either vacuum the wall or wipe it down with a wet sponge or cloth. For greasy walls, wash them with a solution of water and grease-cutting detergent. Let the walls dry for 24 hours before painting.
EB Painting for Interior Painting in Vancouver
Contact EB Painting as your painting contractor for painting your interior walls in Greater Vancouver. Working closely with you, whether you share the tasks or not, is always good. Clear communication is a great way to ensure that you get the experience you are hoping for. You have a style and a vision for that style. We’ll help you make it happen. A good way to develop and evolve your taste further is by repainting your walls. A good way to welcome the new year is with a fresh coat of paint.
