SAM'S Painting

On the interior, the failure to prep surfaces properly will result in peeling paint and uneven coverage. It won't be noticeable while the paint is wet, but you will see the difference a few weeks after it dries. Exterior and interior repairs are one way budget painters cut corners on material and labor costs.

But a craftsman will fill nail holes, smooth rough areas, tape and fill damaged corners, and block stains with a special primer on Interiors. Exterior painting prep work requires a thorough pressure cleaning, checking and caulking windows and doors, adding a special additive for moisture and mildew control are just a few of the necessary steps for long lasting and beautiful exterior painting results.

Budget painters will use one coat of paint or, worse, alter or apply a low grade of paint. This is fast and cheaper way to paint, but it just doesn't last as many years. When two coats of paint are needed to do the job right it can cost up to 60% more than one coat of the same brand. Detail work can also add to the cost; cutting in trim and woodwork is a skill best left to a practiced hand.