Hiring a Commercial Painter? Here are the Mistakes to Avoid

A fresh coat of paint can make an office or a business space look at its best for years. It transforms and freshens up a building’s appearance to create an ambiance that reflects what a business represents. Painting is a considerable expense, and choosing a commercial painter without careful deliberation could mean losing time, money and hurting the business image.

Choosing a suitable commercial painter gets overwhelming as there are too many options available, and not all are trustworthy. Some painting contractors try to take advantage of business personnel’s lack of knowledge and time to deliver inferior quality work that requires re-doing after a short time.

We will discuss some common mistakes that business owners should avoid when hiring a commercial painter to achieve quality results:

Not doing proper research

Research is crucial before hiring any professional. Ask friends and family for references or look online for the best commercial painters near you. Shortlist a few that match the requirements. Talk to them in detail to understand their knowledge and look for online ratings and reviews to gauge their reputation. Choosing the first contractor that you meet is not advisable. 

Hire an inexperienced painter

Hiring a commercial painter with no relevant experience is risky. Inexperienced painters do not pay much attention to details and are less efficient than experienced professionals. Ensure that the painter can produce the type of painting job you want. He or she should have the experience of working with different paints and surfaces.  

Not asking for license and insurance details

A way to ensure that the painting job goes well and smoothly is to hire a licensed and insured commercial painter. Asking the painters for a copy of the license and insurance policy is essential to establish credibility. Some states require painters to have a license to provide commercial painting services. The commercial painter should also carry a workman’s compensation insurance and general liability insurance to protect the workers and business owners from paying for any on-site damages and injuries.

Relying on verbal contracts

Never make the mistake of hiring a commercial painter based on verbal contracts. Always get a written document stating paint color and type, required materials, estimated start and completion time, warranty, and payment schedules. It offers legal protection and works as proof if the painter goes back on his or her word. 

Not checking references

References play a critical role in trust-building. Always follow up after receiving a list of references from the commercial painting contractor. Ask their previous clients whether they were happy with the delivered project, was it finished on time, their professionalism, and the after-job clean-up process.

Hire painters that offer the cheapest quote

The commercial painter offering the cheapest quote is not always the best. People often make this mistake to save money. Consider a painter that may charge a bit more but has the better qualification and can deliver a quality paint job. Obtain multiple quotes and choose a painter that offers value for money. 

Make full payment in advance

Never fall into the trap of commercial painters that ask for payment before finishing the job. A reliable and professional painter never asks for the entire amount until they complete the project and the job is surveyed and approved by the client.

Hiring a commercial painter is a big decision. Avoid these common mistakes to ensure you find the right professional for the job.

Mark’s Painting offers residential and commercial painting for Tampa, Hillsborough, and Pinellas County. Exterior painting, including priming, sealing, plaster & drywall service, pressure washing. We paint interiors, including ceilings, walls, trim, baseboard, fireplaces, mantels, paneling, wainscoting, doors, and windows. We offer wallpaper removal, caulking, staining and varnishing, refinishing, texturing, specialty finishes, and more. We are licensed and insured. Call us at 813-295-7926