Frequently Asked Questions

We all want to get excellent value for our money, the cheapest price and the best price are very seldom one in the same.

A “cheap” job can become very expensive when you need to call in another painter, such work has little and in some cases no preparation, so it would require a complete repaint after a short time, this would in fact cost you substantially more than getting the job done properly in the beginning.

We focus on detailed preparation in order to make our job last we only use top quality premium paints from established paint companies.

Our prices are very competitive when you are comparing the same preparations and procedures as others. When you combine this with our guarantee and compare us to other contractors we know you will find us to be of excellent value. You only get what you pay for.

Once the job is scheduled, you will be given an approximate starting date. We will call you to confirm start date a day or two before work begins. In most cases we can begin within 1 to 2 weeks. Even at peak seasons, lead-time is never more than 3 weeks.

If it is necessary to get your property painted immediately, we can probably make special arrangements to paint right away or on the weekend.

We are available for both commercial and residential customers who need work done during weekends.
How long do the jobs normally take to complete?

Once Paint it Perfect begins work on your job, a team will be there on consecutive days until your job is completed. Team sizes and product drying times will determine how long each project takes to complete

If possible, please walk around your home before the painters arrive.

It will be helpful to us if you can remove any items that are against or near the house. This would include woodpiles, potted plants, lawn furniture, tools etc.

Some branches may need to be trimmed to provide access to surfaces

Please prepare rooms for us by doing the following:
-Remove all pictures and paintings (leave nail holes if you plan to re-hang pictures in the same spot).
-Remove unwanted nails so the holes can be filled.
-Remove all small and fragile objects & tables, shelves and floors should be left empty.
-Remove all window treatments.

By providing clear access for our crew it will allow Paint it Perfect to do a more complete job. It would be helpful also make arrangements to have any pets looked after during the job. If you need help with heavy or high items please ask. We will do the following:
-Move all furniture into the centre of the room
-Cover furniture and lampshades with clear plastic.
-Remove and replace all switch plates.
-Cover all floors with drop sheets
-Tape skirting boards to prevent paint from dripping.
-Clean the room upon its completion.

After we leave, we recommend that you do the following:
-Open and close all windows every other day for 1-2 weeks to prevent sticking.
-Wait 2 weeks before paint is fully cured for aggressive wear and tear.

There are a number of good house painters to choose from and what you will normally find is that the established companies are usually fairly close in price.

However at times you will get an estimate that is a lot lower than others and at times you may get one that seems excessively high. There could be many factors here.

Do house painters work for the company therefore being subject to all of the additional expenses? or are they daily labour?

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Clean up is a very important part of our job. All materials used in the painting of your property will be removed.

Paint scrapings and sanding dust will be swept from the walkways, driveways, decks etc. Any spills are immediately and thoroughly removed.

Although we do clean-up rooms after we are finished, this clean up is no substitute for a cleaning service. It is recommended that you have someone do a thorough cleaning after we have left.

Cracks can always be repaired and regardless of the preparation done some may reappear.

However, your best chance at successfully repairing those cracks is to dig out the crack, fill it, tape it with fiberglass mesh tape, and sand it smooth. Then prime over your patched area before repainting.

Really no affect.

This is because Paint it Perfect will only paint on days that are suitable for painting. Your job is fully warranted and we will not do any painting in conditions that may jeopardize this warranty

Although we are Resene Eco decorators, we use other products from companies because each job is different. Which paint company we use on your project is determined by customer preference, location of the project, nature of work to be accomplished, and length of warranty required.
This way we are able to provide the best products for your job.

Not necessarily, but we do recommend it. We prefer that you watch our work in progress so we may answer any questions.

We do require access to electricity and water. All doors will need to be open during the painting process and left open for 3 to 5 hours to dry properly. If you are unable to be home, we can make special arrangements for you.

We do require owners to be home at the completion of the job.

Improvements in acrylic, water-borne paint technology has improved substantially. The result is a quick-drying acrylic-latex paint that levels well cleans up with water and can stand up to severe wear and tear.

In addition, latex paints do not yellow. Because of the nature of their composition, oil-based paints (particularly whites and off-whites) begin yellowing almost the moment they are applied. Not only does this result in a gradual discoloration of the paint film, but it also makes touch-up increasingly difficult as time passes.

Oil-base primers, interior enamel, and industrial-grade enamel are still available in their original formulation and perform well.

Full-gloss is superior for cleaning and durability, so it is ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms high-traffic hallways on ceilings walls, and woodwork.

Semi-gloss is ideal for woodwork in most other rooms apart from wet areas. On the other hand, semi-gloss will not show as many imperfections as a full gloss on surfaces.

Low sheen is mainly used in general rooms on walls because it’s washable and has a slight sheen to it, it goes well with woodwork which is painted with a semi-gloss finish.

Flat does a superior job of hiding slight irregularities in the wall surface, so it is frequently used in living and dining rooms. It also scatters light falling on it, preventing glare. However, its more porous surface is not easily cleaned.

These same characteristics are also true of exterior paint. flat paints tend to attract dirt more readily and do not clean as well as paints with some sheen. However, high gloss paints also magnify defects in the surface.

A satin, finish provides cleanability without the negative characteristics of higher gloss paints.

Yes!

However, there are necessary steps that must be taken first in order to assure success. Only use a contractor who is knowledgeable about those steps and one who is willing to explain the proper procedures for your particular substrate to you.

The paint probably is fading. I would suspect that the areas exposed to the most sunlight are those of concern. fascia and siding which face northeast or west are most prone to fading.

Dark colours absorb more heat than light colours. The heat, along with ageing, breaks down the pigments which give the paint its colour. Unfortunately, the only solution is to repaint.

Of course, if you use the same colour, you will experience this problem again. The long term solution is to use a lighter colour.

Yes, primers and sealers are very important.

A sealer, with its high degree of resin, seals the porosity of the substrate. Without it, the substrate would soak up the finish coat like the ground soaks up rainwater.

Primers are used in preparing surfaces for painting, resulting with a finish coat that looks better and lasts longer.

Your homeís exterior is the first impression visitors have of you. You should want it to look good.

First, be sure to take into account the fixed colours of your home: brick, stonework and roof colour. You may want to consider choosing a paint colour that will pick up the colour from one of these non-painted areas such as, for example, a brown that appears in your brick or timber cladding.

In addition, the style of your home may play a role in the colours you select. If, for example, you have an architecturally accurate reproduction of a colonial-style home, you may want to use authentic exterior colours from that period. Or, if you have a Victorian-era home you may want to use a number of colours to accentuate the architectural details on your home. Another way to set your home off is to create an interesting welcoming entrance by painting your front door in a bold colour scheme.

A foolproof way is to buy sample pots of your chosen colour and paint a small area, do not forget to look at the area at different times of the day as lighting plays an important role.

Depending on the size of the job, a deposit is required upon signing of the contract. With smaller jobs, payment is due in full upon completion of work.

If the paint is starting to peel, the sooner you repaint the better. The longer you wait, the more preparation time will be necessary and the higher the cost will be. Some businesses and homeowners paint every 4 to 6 years.

Why? It keeps the home or business looking its best at all times, they stay ahead of deterioration and itís very cost-effective because there is very little prep time-just sand and paint. Having to spend 4 or 5 days scraping peeling paint can add a tremendous amount to the cost of a new paint job.

A fresh paint job always helps the value of a property! Painting your property before it starts to deteriorate is always the smart and economical thing to do. Plus, thereís is nothing better than getting compliments on your professionally painted property!

We use brushes, rollers, and spray equipment. The specific method of application is determined on a job-by-job basis by customer preference required efficiency nature of the project location of the project.

Take this simple test:

Imagine a very special guest is coming to your home. Look closely at the surfaces around light switches and door handles.

Next, check the walls of high-traffic areas like halls, kitchens, and stairwells.

Now look at outside corners and skirting boards.

Do you notice a little more wear and tear than you expected?

Repainting can correct all of that. Any real estate agent will tell you a freshly painted home starts selling itself as soon as people walk in. The property gives the all-important feeling of being well cared for, the key to ìmove-in condition. That leads to a higher purchase price and a shorter time on the market. Which means refurbishing pays for itself in dollars as well as peace of mind.

If you have any problem at all with your paint job, please give us a call! We will take care of it! Our reputation is our greatest asset.

We want you happy upon the completion of your job.

But regardless of the quality of work done, if at the completion you are unhappy with the colour you chose, you most likely will not use our company again.

Every painting contractor has had a job where the customer liked the quality of work, the crew and everything about the company but they were unhappy with the colours used and now their whole perspective is clouded and they view the job as a bad experience.

After selecting a painting contractor, the selection of colours to be used are the next most important decision you need to make. Take your time on colour selection.

Ask for colour charts ahead of time and buy a sample pot of paint to try it on a couple of different areas of your home as well as in different types of lighting if you feel you need to.

The cost of a few sample pots of paint is much cheaper than repainting a room or entire house if you end up unhappy with the colour chosen.