8 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON HOUSE PAINTING

Get competing bids

Before hiring a painter, get multiple estimates. Find recommended painters from friends, or search at Painting and Decorating Contractors.

Use a contract

Now, make sure you get your agreement in writing. include time estimates for each aspect of the job.

Do some of the work yourself

You can save a bundle by doing the labor yourself. The biggest DIY expense is paint. Other expenses include buying or renting supplies and equipment.

Don’t wait too long to repaint

Repaint — exteriors especially  before visible signs of wear appear. Don’t wait until you see peeling or flaking paint.

Cut down the unnecessary tasks

Before you sign the contract look through it for ways to minimize any kinds of work that you do not find important.

Think strategically about color

By recoating your existing colors instead of changing colors, you may get away with one coat of paint rather than two.

Don’t compromise on the quality

When trying to find ways to save money don’t go by price alone. Hiring the wrong painter or using the wrong product can be a costly mistake.

Have an Open Schedule

Painting is generally less expensive to get done in winter since painters have fewer outdoor jobs on their lists.