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When it comes time to make decisions regarding what your home looks and feels like, hiring a professional painter and decorator may be the best choice for you. Having someone involved in the planning and execution of your vision will oftentimes lessen the stress of the job as well as make the entire thing more attainable as you start from scratch. A professional painting contractor will know the right tools to use and the right steps to take to ensure you get the results that you're looking for.
One of the main benefits of hiring a professional painting contractor is that they will have the necessary tools that are needed, and know how to fix any problems that might occur. Knowing how and taking the time to prepare the surfaces that are going to be updated is a vital step in redecorating any space, and a painter and decorator will have the knowledge to make sure that occurs. The proper tools for cleaning, sanding and cutting in the areas that will be painted are things that should not be skimped on, and it will make the paint and painting techniques that you choose last longer and look better in the long run. Having the proper rollers, brushes and tape can make the job easier and quicker to complete with better results. Access to foam brushes for smooth, sharp corners, as well as knowing the proper type of primer and paint to use make a job like this go much more smoothly and look professionally done. A professional painter and decorator will also have access to a paint gun or spray gun, which gives the paint a fine, smooth appearance as well as speeding up the job so that it's accomplished in much less time.
Knowing the tools of the trade and being able to carry out the job at hand in an efficient manner are two of the qualifications to look for in a professional painting contractor. Having the appropriate equipment and a good reputation and portfolio of finished work as a painter and contractor will make the choice easy. Good communication and a little research on your part will make the job of choosing someone to help carry out your vision an easier task, and you'll be pleased with the results at the end. Try something new on your walls this time, and hire a professional to help you carry it out.
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Deciding between wallpaper and paint can be a hard decision because both options offer different advantages and disadvantages. This article lists the advantages and disadvantages of wallpaper and the advantages of paint.
Wallpaper Advantages
Wall paper offers a wide variety of patterns, textures and colours. There are thousands of patterns, colours and textures that your Oxford decorating company can offer. There are lots of different textures that can be used as well, these can allow you to create a mood in your room. For example textured wallpaper gives a modern and funky feel to the room.
Wallpaper Cons
Wallpaper is hard to clean and maintain - Once your lavish wallpaper has been applied by your Oxford painter and decorator, the main problem you would encounter is keeping dirt off it and removing it. If a child draws on the wallpaper it's very hard to remove without damaging the wallpaper itself. It can also tear easily, if you have one tear you will have to rip down that piece completely and start again, this can become costly.
Wallpaper can easily fade when exposed to the sun. They also fade quicker when exposed to sunlight and wind. So a room with a wide veranda, balcony or large windows might not be suited to use wallpapers on the walls.
Paint Pros
Paint is a low maintenance wall treatment after it's been applied by your Oxford painters. Having painted walls means that you need not be worried about maintaining and cleaning your walls. Most kinds of dirt and stains can easily be cleaned of a painted wall or when the stain does not come off completely, you can easily paint that area in the wall the same colour to cover up the stain. The paint can chip but this is easily solved by adding a new coat over the chip.
Paint can last several years - Because painted walls applied by Oxford painters and decorators are easier to maintain, they also tend to last longer than wallpaper. The colours of paint would also take a long, long time before they show signs of fading and peeling even when constantly exposed to sunlight and wind. They also last longer than wallpaper in humid and moist conditions. This makes paint a much more cost effective method than wallpaper.
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When you get quotes from a number of painters, consider these factors when you choose among them:
Make sure the quotation clearly outlines what areas are being painted, the preparation process, and the materials to be used, and gives a firm price for the work. While issues can be discovered after work begins that may affect the price, the initial quote should give a reasonably confident price for the work, and a good amount of detail on all the steps of the process.
Make sure that preparation of the surface to be painted is taken seriously. With poor preparation, painting will not give lasting good results.
The quotes should all list the type of paint to be used, and the number of coats to be given. If one firm intends to use a lower quality paint that another, or to use fewer coats, then the numbers will not be comparable.
In looking at the materials to be used, make sure that specific brands are given. "Paint" just doesn't give you enough information.
While there are many factors that can affect price -- differences in overhead, for example, or seasonal variations -- the truth is that a very low price can often be a warning of poor workmanship or cutting corners. A job as big and as visible as housepainting is not the place for false economy.
Don't even consider a painter who doesn't have the proper licensing and insurance. In Australia, look for painters with Master Painter certification. Your painter must have public liability insurance and be registered with the Department of Fair Trading. By law, customer and contractor must enter into a written contract with contractors being required to also provide warranty insurance for work over $12,000 - your job will have OH&S obligations and may also have EPA implications which need to be discussed with the painter and/or respective state government department. Non-compliance will jeopardise your rectification rights.
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Painting a new room or painting over an old wall colour can be an exciting event; after all, you'll be completely changing the dynamic of the room. However, many people worry about the wall colour when painting and decorating and aren't exactly sure how to go about choosing it. Before hiring painters and decorators take a look at the below tips on how to choose a wall colour. When it comes time for the painting contractors to paint the room, you'll be happy knowing the colour is exactly the one you want.
Paint Chips
The first step to painting and decorating a new room is to start gathering up paint chips. Your local paint or hardware store will have a huge variety to choose from. Pick colours that you not only love, but that you'll be able to match with a wide variety of items in the room (i.e. curtains, furniture, rugs, etc.). If you're hiring professional painters and decorators, they'll be able to help you out here.
Plan a Color Palette
For the most part, when painting and decorating a new room you're not going to have one colour throughout. A color palette is essentially all of the colours that will make up the room including the walls, ceiling and accessories. Professional painters and decorators are experts at putting together a colour palette that flows well; however, there are also a number of websites that have pre-created colour palettes for you to choose from.
Try It Out
Before you have painting contractors come to paint your room, purchase a small can of it and paint a little on the wall. As any painting and decorating expert will agree, paint often looks different depending on what room it's in due to a variety of factors such as natural light and the other colours in the room.
Find Inspiration
Painters and decorators often find inspiration from things in nature or things they love. When deciding on what colour to have painting contractors paint your room or home look for inspiration in places such as paintings, pictures or scenery outside your home. With the ability to color match any colour, the possibilities are endless.
Personality
Often when painting a room you want your personality to show through. For instance, if you're a bubbly and outgoing person choose fun colours such as orange, yellow, or green. This can be a great way to ensure once the painting contractors finish the job - you'll love the colour. After all, most of us love ourselves!
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Painting and decorating companies can bring that polished look to your home. Home interior design is a very popular topic. There are more DIY'ers than ever before. There are shows on TV that have greatly heightened the interest in home décor.
The only problem is that when you are watching these wonderful transformations on TV no one really talks about the crew behind the scenes that makes it all happen. Painters and decorators are responsible for the final product! To get the same results it is strongly recommended that you use painting contractors to get the job done.
Is It Expensive?
Expensive is a relative question when it comes to painting and decorating companies. Ask yourself these simple questions:
• Do I have the time to devote?
• Do I have the equipment to use?
• Do I have the knowledge or the willingness to learn?
The three factors above will help you to decide if the expense of a professional painter and decorator is worth it. Painting a whole house or even parts of it at a time requires dedication and time. Here is the problem. If you start by painting one area of your home and decide to do things room by room by the time you reach the last room the first room is likely going to need to be redone!
Painting requires complete devotion of time to get it finished. You can not paint half a room one weekend and do the other half next weekend because it could actually wind up two different shades depending on how much natural light comes into the room. Besides living with paint cans and drop cloths all over the place is not an easy way to live.
Painters and decorators have specialized equipment that makes their job easier. You can buy cheap equipment to get the job done but it should still be figured in your costs.
Painting and decorating companies spend a great deal of time training new employees as a matter of fact painters typically spend a lot of time as an apprentice to learn how to mix colours and techniques. In many cases house painters have years of experience.
Get Free Estimates
One of the best ways to see if you can afford to hire painting contractors is to request free estimates from at least three contractors to compare prices. You may be surprised to find out that it can be more affordable than you think!
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If you own a house, it's probably got paint on it, be it the house itself, window frames, doors, draining pipes etc. If you haven't touched up the exterior or interior of your house then chances are it's due for a fresh coat. Most people know that their home is due for a new paint job but worry about how much it will cost, the effort they will have to go to when hiring a Oxford decorator. Well it doesn't have to be difficult at all.
Paint does not just make your house look attractive it's also acts as a protective agent by keeping out water. If you haven't renewed the paint on your Oxfordshire home in the last 5-10 years then water may creep in due to flaky old paint. This means you should call in a professional Oxford decorator and decorator before the problem ends up costing you money.
Most people live busy lifestyles, they work 9 - 5 weekdays and so the only time they would have if they were to paint their own house would be the weekends! However, weekends should be a time spent with family, enjoying your day - not attempting to paint your Oxfordshire home. This is a reason why you should hire a professional Oxford painter, it will save you time and effort. OK you will have to pay for their service but attempting to do it alone may end up costing you more money in the end as you will not do a good enough job and then have to call in a professional Oxford decorator anyway!
Hiring professional Oxford painters can be a daunting prospect, however if you go into it with the right frame of mind you can be assured of increasing your chances of finding the best Painters in Oxford! Prepare yourself to spend money for a good paint job, don't automatically go with the Oxford decorator who offers the lowest price, they might not be a very good Oxford painter.
Make sure you ask the potential Oxford house painter for references and call them up to see what experiences they had with the Oxford painter and decorator. In some cases people have found and hired a good Oxford decorator in one day.
So the reason why you should hire professional Oxford painters is because they will do a far superior job to you, do it in a short time and therefore leave you to enjoy your weekends with your family!
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So, you've decided you are not happy with the current paint/colour of your Oxfordshire home and feel it's in need of change and you want it done professionally by an Oxford painter. Now comes the not so easy task of choosing exactly what colour and style you want your room painted.
Most people either rush this step or take it for granted and end up with a paint theme that they quickly become bored of. The first step of your painting job is to choose the actual type of paint, water based paint is odour less which is why it's popular. Although for a more shiny finish you can choose and oil-based paint, semi-gloss or glossy paint, your Oxford decorator should be able to offer you a wide variety of paint styles so you can choose the right one for you.
After you have chosen the style of paint you then need to make sure the Oxford painters/painter properly prepare your walls. In most cases existing layers of paint are oil-based, this means it needs to be trimmed using sandpaper and then wiped clean using either a de-glosser or liquid sander. Make sure your decorator plans to do this otherwise the paint will not look good going over an existing layer. On average this is standard protocol for Oxford painters and decorators.
After your walls have been prepared you then need to think carefully about the colour scheme you will use. Neutral tones give a more soothing and relaxing effect, however if you want your room to be vibrant a brighter colour would suite say a red or orange.
After that leave your Oxford painters to get on with the job, make sure you check in with them every once in a while to make sure they are doing what you want and you will end up with a room you are happy with.
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Home decorating is best described as a work in progress; once you complete one project, another will quickly arise to keep you busy, whether it's a small issue such as changing the style of handles on your doors, or perhaps something larger like choosing the kind of staircase you would like to install into your home. Probably the most popular DIY actions are painting and decorating, adding a certain shade to completely transform one of your rooms. With so many styles and types of paint to choose from, it can often be difficult to select the perfect colour for your home, so here are a few things to consider before you start getting the brushes out.
Try before you buy
It's so often the case that people spend hours looking through the myriad of paint tins at DIY stores seeing which one they like best for getting the perfect shade. However, after the paint is applied to the walls at home, the reality is that it doesn't match up to how it's shown on the tin. This problem can easily be avoided by purchasing paint testers, allowing you to paint either a sheet of cardboard or a discreet area of the wall to see how it looks before making a final decision. Another aspect to consider is the type of paint you might need for the job, such as specialist radiator paint, bathroom paint or perhaps hardwearing paint if you have youngsters who like to leave usually stubborn finger marks.
Colour matching is key
Verging on the territory of basic interior design, colour matching is incredibly important to ensuring your paint based transformation doesn't turn into a nightmare. To try this, be sure to use colours which you know work well together, such as neutral one like yellow and black, for instance. If you are choosing a light shade of yellow on your walls, why not incorporate those colours into your curtains or cushions to bring in a theme to the room?
Why not call an expert in?
While the idea might seem really good in our heads, a plan and the actual execution could turn out to be completely different things if you lack the expertise. To give yourself peace of mind, or to make sure the job is done efficiently and to a professional standard, why not call on the services of an expert to tackle the task? Handing the job to someone else also means you don't have to spend time on your weekends or even take time off work to dedicate to DIY.
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Although time-consuming, stripping paint from wooden door frames, windows, or floorboards, is fairly easy. However it is vital that you have some basic DIY knowledge as you may expose lead paint in the stripping process. This is especially important in older homes where lead paints were used much more often. Take precautions when removing and disposing of lead paint, if you are unsure then hire a professional painter decorator.
7 Top Tips For Stripping Paint From Woodwork
#1 Remove the woodwork you wish to clean and lay on a flat surface.
Any attempt to clean the wood while in position is a recipe for disaster! Later, after the wood is cleaned and stripped of paint, you will be able to return it to the original position.
#2 Let the chemicals work for you - a good quality solvent will make the job far easier if used correctly.
Many people try sanding or heat guns to strip paint, but for older paints chemical solvents certainly work the best. Chemicals are also far less likely to damage the wood than over-eager sanding or excessive heat.
#3 Be patient.
First apply the chemical solvent to the area you wish to clean and allow it to sit for the recommended period of time, usually at least ten minutes. The solvent is work its way fully into the paint and cause it to blister and peel.
#4 Pick the right tool for the job.
Most professionals will simply use a flat edge scraper to remove the paint. Once again you will need to be patient to avoid causing any damage to the woodwork. Lightly scrape the paint away from the wood, it should flake away easily. There will be times when this process will have to be repeated to ensure a totally clean finish
#5 Sanding is great for the delicate jobs.
When you have removed the bulk of the paint from the wood you may find it helpful to use sandpaper to rub away any remaining paint or splinters.
#6 Be patient again!
Before you consider starting the staining, varnishing or repainting process it is absolutely vital that you allow the chemical solvent to evaporate completely. Any attempt to begin the work before the wood has dried will result in the waste of hours of hard work.
#7 Be environmentally considerate and stay safe.
When removing lead containing paint it is necessary to wear the correct protective equipment. The use of safety goggles, chemical resistance gloves and old clothing is highly recommended. Any lead containing paint should be disposed of in the correct manner as it can be highly damaging to the environment. Alternatively, you may wish to use the services of a professional painter and decorator.
By following the tips above you can discover the hidden beauty in your home.
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Although time-consuming, stripping paint from wooden door frames, windows, or floorboards, is fairly easy. However it is vital that you have some basic DIY knowledge as you may expose lead paint in the stripping process. This is especially important in older homes where lead paints were used much more often. Take precautions when removing and disposing of lead paint, if you are unsure then hire a professional painter decorator.
7 Top Tips For Stripping Paint From Woodwork
#1 Remove the woodwork you wish to clean and lay on a flat surface.
Any attempt to clean the wood while in position is a recipe for disaster! Later, after the wood is cleaned and stripped of paint, you will be able to return it to the original position.
#2 Let the chemicals work for you - a good quality solvent will make the job far easier if used correctly.
Many people try sanding or heat guns to strip paint, but for older paints chemical solvents certainly work the best. Chemicals are also far less likely to damage the wood than over-eager sanding or excessive heat.
#3 Be patient.
First apply the chemical solvent to the area you wish to clean and allow it to sit for the recommended period of time, usually at least ten minutes. The solvent is work its way fully into the paint and cause it to blister and peel.
#4 Pick the right tool for the job.
Most professionals will simply use a flat edge scraper to remove the paint. Once again you will need to be patient to avoid causing any damage to the woodwork. Lightly scrape the paint away from the wood, it should flake away easily. There will be times when this process will have to be repeated to ensure a totally clean finish
#5 Sanding is great for the delicate jobs.
When you have removed the bulk of the paint from the wood you may find it helpful to use sandpaper to rub away any remaining paint or splinters.
#6 Be patient again!
Before you consider starting the staining, varnishing or repainting process it is absolutely vital that you allow the chemical solvent to evaporate completely. Any attempt to begin the work before the wood has dried will result in the waste of hours of hard work.
#7 Be environmentally considerate and stay safe.
When removing lead containing paint it is necessary to wear the correct protective equipment. The use of safety goggles, chemical resistance gloves and old clothing is highly recommended. Any lead containing paint should be disposed of in the correct manner as it can be highly damaging to the environment. Alternatively, you may wish to use the services of a professional painter and decorator.
By following the tips above you can discover the hidden beauty in your home.
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