Why Hire a Residential Painter for the Exterior of Your Home?

Painting the outside of your home may seem like an easy enough task; most homeowners reason to themselves that it's just a matter of a brush and a few rollers and they can have the job done in an afternoon and save on the cost of a professional. While handling your own painting work on the exterior of your home may be cheaper, you want to consider carefully why it's a good idea to hire a professional for this job. There are some surprising reasons a professional painter can ensure the job is done right and lasts for years, more so than if you handled it on your own.

1. Cleaning and prep

Cleaning and prepping your home's exterior surface may be more complicated than you realize, but this needs to be done right so the paint will last. You may use a power washer and give your home a good scrubbing, but a professional painter will know how to ensure that areas like eaves and the edges around chimneys are properly cleaned and don't have dust or dirt clinging to them. They will also know how to ensure that the siding is dry and ready for paint. 

A professional may also know how to bump out small dents and dings in siding and remove rust or corrosion from connectors around the downspouts. They may also know how to properly sand down and then clean metal fixtures that need painting, including railings, house numbers, light fixtures, and the like. This will ensure the surfaces are actually ready for paint.

2. Adding value to the home

Painting your home's exterior should be about more than just changing the color; you should be adding value to the home with the paint job. A professional may suggest a new paint color that enhances your landscaping or may note different paint varieties that will hold up better against harsh sunlight or the rough winters in your area. They may note if the old paint coating is uneven or bubbling in any area and may be able to diagnose why that is and make suggestions for how to ensure your new paint job looks smoother. For instance, your older paint may not have had the right primer underneath, so it didn't stay true to its color or stay on smoothly. Their suggestions can make your house look better overall and add to its curb appeal, which in turn can add to its value.

So next time you're thinking about painting your house yourself, think again and consider contacting residential painters, like Dyson Painters.

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