If you’ve ever considered freshening up your home with a few coats of paint you’re probably wondering: “Why is paint so expensive?” And it’s true, quality paint isn’t exactly cheap but the question you should really be asking is: “Is it worth paying more for paint?”

While cheap paint might sound like a great deal, the problem is that it doesn’t offer the same results as more expensive paints. It starts with the manufacturing process. Cheaper paints tend to skimp on materials that would provide even coverage and fewer coats. In short, cheaper paint is thinner and you’ll need more coats to cover the area whereas high-quality paint will typically need two coats. When you look at it this way, you’ll see that you will be spending more money on paint anyway when you could have invested in quality paint from the start.

Quality (and more expensive) paint brands are manufactured to coat evenly and quickly. Some of these even contain a primer, thus the consumer doesn’t have to invest in a separate primer to coat the walls beforehand.

Quality Paint Saves You Money in the Long Run

Over time, even the most expensive paints will fade when exposed to frequent sunlight. While there are special paints available for rooms with extensive sun exposure, inexpensive paints will fade faster and you’ll notice the difference quickly. Another downfall with cheap paints is that they tend to wash off the walls when wiped clean.

So, to answer your question: “Is it worth paying more for paint?” YES! In fact, you can actually save money by choosing more expensive paints. Fewer coats are needed and the paint will last longer. If you are on a very strict budget, you can lower your costs by choosing lighter coloured paints since it will need fewer coats than dark shades.

For reliable painters Pretoria, get in touch with Sipenda Painting Contractors today. We are endorsed by Dulux and Plascon Paints enabling us to guarantee quality services. For more information or if you need a quote, give us a call!

 

Looking for a commercial painting contractor to manage your business painting project? There are plenty of reliable companies out there who can offer a quality paint job at reasonable prices. But, there are also those contractors that give commercial painters a bad name, who will try to cut corners by offering you a scanty painting job.

You don’t have to fall victim to these scammers if you do the necessary legwork before hiring a contractor. Avoid these common mistakes when appointing a commercial paint contractor and you should have no problem at all.

Hiring a “One-Man” Painting Contractor

Hiring a one-man operation might seem like a great idea since you won’t have to deal with several people on your premises. The problem with that approach is that one person will take much longer to finish the paint job than a team of painters. And in the event of this single painter not being able to make it to work, no one else is available to finish the project in his absence.

Not Getting References

There’s no way of knowing the level of quality of anyone’s work if you don’t speak to previous clients they’ve worked with. Any professional painting contractor should be able to supply you with contactable references and if he can’t, we strongly advise you to move on.

Making the Final Payment Before the Job Is Done

Paying a deposit upfront with structured payments throughout the painting project is acceptable and even expected by most contractors. But when a contractor asks for the payment upfront or before the job is completed, make a run for it asap.

If you’re looking for a commercial painters Pretoria, then be sure to contact Sipenda Paint Contractors for a quote. We’ve been in the business for nearly seven years and take great pride in the fact that we’re considered reputable and affordable by all our clients.