[1.] "How do I get an estimate?"
Just call or write us. We look forward to discussing your painting project, meeting you, and submitting a timely painting estimate.
Brad
(317)640-5051
brad@indianapolispainters.com
Pat
(317)903-6529
pat@indianapolispainters.com
[2.] "Can I get an estimate over the phone?"
There are instances where we can give a firm price over the phone, or without visiting a potential jobsite. Small projects like power washing a house or cleaning gutters can be done over the phone and estimates for larger projects such as new construction painting and office decorating, where blueprints with exact dimensions exist, can sometimes be done via email. Most projects, including all residential painting, require a site visit to ensure a sound painting estimate.
[3.] "Okay, Can I get a ballpark estimate over the phone?"
Sure! We enjoy talking about painting work, and usually feel comfortable giving a rough figure with a wide range for interior and exterior painting. However, please don’t hold us to a number until we visit your home or office!
[4.] "What will it cost to paint my home?"
Many factors influence the cost of your painting project, including skill and equipment required, how quickly the work needs to be completed, the condition of the surfaces to be painted, and of course the size of the painting project, to name just a few factors. Some work, such as interior trim painting, and decorative painting, require a skilled craftsman, and so cost more per hour than jobs like wallpaper stripping and gutter cleaning, which require les skill. Some tasks, such as painting a two-story entryway, require special equipment and operational expertise, and so cost more than work to be done on the ground. Painting jobs with a long time horizon cost less than tasks with urgency. Surfaces in good condition cost less to paint than surfaces that are peeling, rusty, or dirty.
[5.] "How will the work be scheduled?"
We know how important our client’s time is. Our all-star team of painting professionals is experienced and flexible, and able to accommodate most clients’ scheduling requests. In the majority of cases, the time requirements for a job are somewhat loose (i.e. “Paint house exterior before it gets cold out”), and we simply perform painting jobs in the order in which estimates are accepted and painting work is awarded.
[6.] "Who will do the work?"
The best painters in Central Indiana will apply paint to your home or office. We are uniformly professional, conscientious men and women who have demonstrated interest and discipline in learning the trade of house painting. All projects are managed by either Brad or Pat, the co-owners, and usually one or the other is onsite at all times, leading by example in some handsome painting duds.
[7.] "Will it cover in one coat?"
We wish we knew! After watching paint dry for years and years, we are pretty good at determining how many coats a given painting project will take to cover adequately. However, every now and then we do get it wrong. Type of paint used, surface porosity, overall surface condition, and relative coloration of new and old paints all affect the number of coats required. Our advice in a nutshell: Use good paint and put it on kind of thick!
[8.] "What colors should I use"
It’s your home and business; make it any color you like! If there are too many good options to make a choice, call us and we’ll help! Our team includes over 30 years of graphic design and home decorating experience, and we’ve painted enough houses to know what paint colors look good (and not so good…..).
[9.] "How long will it take the paint to dry?"
For most interior painting and exterior painting with standard latex paint, the surface is dry to the touch within an hour. The paint can take several days to fully cure, but it won’t rub off if you brush against it. So, if you want us to paint your bedroom, you won’t have to miss a night’s sleep. Some specialty coatings, such as garage floor paint and specialty commercial paint, stay wet longer and require an area to be “off limits” for a few days.
[10.] "Do I need to prepare the room for you by moving furniture etc.?"
Our professional painters are happy to prepare a space for interior painting, including moving furniture. If you want to help us out by getting the room ready for painting, we appreciate it.
[11.] "Can
I borrow a fan deck (chip book)?"
Yes, if few have any left! Those painting color decks are popular. We always have a color deck in our painting trucks, so there will be one around for the painting estimate and while painting work is being performed. For interior painting work, we typically leave a deck with our client for a few days to assist in choosing paint colors.
[12.] "Should I paint my exterior aluminum siding? What about gutters?"
Yes, if you want to. We’ve painted a lot of exterior metal surfaces, on both residential and commercial paint jobs, including a great looking residential exterior paint job in Speedway, IN that can be seen on our gallery page. On commercial paint jobs, there is usually an obvious reason for the paint application. On residential jobs, the primary reason for applying paint is aesthetic. In many cases, older siding or guttering looks a lot better with a coat of paint. However, if it’s painted once, it will have to be painted again. Be wary of adding maintenance to your home.
HOME | SERVICES | GALLERY | TIPS | LINKS | FAQ | JOBS | CONTACT
