Painting a house can seem like an easy DIY project.  After all, it’s just slapping a bit of paint on the walls, isn’t it?!

A lot of people think that choosing a colour is the most difficult part, and it certainly can be a challenge. Even if you choose to paint your walls white … well, which white will work the best?!

Choosing Paint

As you stand in front of the paint samples at the store, you suddenly realise there are literally dozens of whites to choose between.  Some have beige undertones, others have grey, and still others have pink. How on earth do you decide which white to choose? 

And should you choose high gloss, semi gloss, matte, satin or flat paint?!

Uncertain, you take a punt, and have some sample pots made up. You apply the different colours to the wall and after some dithering, choose something.

Having made that all-important decision, you go ahead with the paint job.  It’s a cool day though, so the paint will take longer to dry. 

The Pitfalls of DIY

The label on the tin recommends waiting two hours between coats.  So, once the time is up, you start the second coat, not realising the first isn’t properly dry yet. The paint won’t stick and looks awful … what do you do now?  How do you fix it?

Or what if you realise upon completing the job, that the shade of white you’ve picked now looks more like a dingy grey – and it’s showing up all those little dents and other flaws in the plaster.

And the finish … well don’t look too closely at the edges, because cutting in takes real skill and it turns out that it’s not one you possess!

By this stage, you’re probably ready to pull your hair out – that seemingly easy DIY paint job has turned out to be anything but!

The Benefits of a Professional Paint Job

In contrast, when a professional paints the inside of your house, you can be assured of a quality, hassle-free experience – plus your home will look pristine for many years to come.

Professionals know that the key to a long-lasting finish is extensive preparation – sanding, plastering, covering floors with drop cloths etc – before they even pick up a paint brush or roller.

They have the equipment to get the job done, and with the benefit of professional knowledge and experience, they are able to work quickly, making the price cost-effective.

When you work with a professional house painter, you also benefit from their knowledge and first-hand experience in working with different paint brands, finishes and colours.

Add to that the peace of mind that comes from having work that is guaranteed, while adding value to – rather than detracting from – your biggest asset.

When quality matters, it’s clear that choosing a professional painter is worth it on so many levels. Now that’s Chic Living!