Four Reasons Why You Shouldn’t DIY a Paint Job

Jacobsen Brothers Painting • August 4, 2021

Are you considering doing your own painting on the basis that it will be cheaper than using professionals? If you’re hoping to save a bundle by completing a DIY paint job, read this first! Attempting your own house painting may end in an expensive disaster.

Take a look at four excellent reasons why using a painting company for your next interior or exterior home improvement project is the best option.

Painting Is Time Consuming

Have you really got time to do your own house painting?

You may have a free hour or two after work or on the weekends, but by the time you lay down protective covers, find your equipment, and complete all the preparatory work necessary to paint, it could be hours before you actually get started.

Once the time spent cleaning up is factored in (and this will be the same whether you paint for a whole day or can only manage an hour or two), it’s clear that the DIY process may take weeks or months.

DIY Painting Can Be More Expensive

For many, the biggest attraction to DIY home decor is that it might save them money. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. While you won’t be paying for labor, you will be paying for:

Top-quality paint if you want the job to look professional.
Brushes and related paint application tools, ladders, and protective coverings. Top quality brushes alone can run into hundreds of dollars.
Cleaning materials for tools and the removal of splashes.
Anything that goes wrong!

In addition, if you don’t get the results you want, you face the prospect of repeating the work, or hiring a professional to resolve the problem.

Professional painters offer a high-grade option that’s cheaper than you might think. Many people are amazed by just how low the cost to paint a house might be.

Sacrifice Quality Results With DIY Painting

A DIY paint job won’t give you the same quality results that a professional can provide. Amateur paint jobs don’t just look below par, they can also quickly begin to show signs of wear and tear. Common mistakes that DIY painters make include:

Skimping on surface preparation. Issues such as damp, blown plaster or unevenness aren’t properly corrected, which impacts the final results.
Improper surface cleaning. A variety of cleaning methods and products are needed, depending on the type of wall or ceiling.
Failure to apply a suitable undercoat. Primers can extend the life of paint jobs.
Using cheap paint. Cheaper paint tends to discolor more quickly and provide less coverage, reducing durability.
Not applying sufficient coats.
Using the wrong paint for the surface.

Unfortunately, any of these errors can result in paint beginning to peel, bubble or crack just a few weeks after application.

Why risk it? Professional painters bring decades of experience to every job they complete. As master tradesmen, they are highly skilled, fast, and deliver exceptional results. You and your family deserve a home that’s beautifully decorated, which is why employing a professional makes sense.

DIY Painting Can Be Dangerous!

Every year, thousands of Canadians are injured in ladder accidents. Don’t be one of them! Painting, particularly in high areas, requires specific skills and equipment to be completed safely.

Other safety issues, such as ensuring adequate ventilation, wearing protective clothing, using correct equipment when working in high areas, and properly storing paint and cleaning products may also be ignored.

Don’t become another accident statistic! Professional services by a painting company are the easiest, safest and often the most cost-effective way to get the results you want.

Call us today at (303) 449-3239 or contact us for a FREE estimate on your next painting project.