Your professional painter doesn’t just slap on new paint. Doing a good job involves a lot of preparation, and quality preparation is the key to a superb paint job that will last for years. Here are some of the factors influencing the cost of labour in addition to the painting itself: Planning- Before starting the job, the painter will invests time in planning the equipment and materials they will need. Set-Up- It takes time to assemble materials and equipment at your home. They also must place protective coverings wherever needed. Preparation- This is where most do-it-yourselfers fail. The amount of prep work will vary from job to job, but it must be done well. Walls must be cleaned, scraped, sanded, and patched so that the surfaces to be painted are smooth and so that the new paint can adhere properly. Some areas may require spot priming to ensure adhesion and to ensure that the new paint will hide the existing paint. Tape must be meticulously applied to areas where colours change, such as baseboards and trim, or to protect areas that aren’t going to be painted, like windows and light fixtures. Gaps in the baseboards, crown molding, and around trim must be caulked. Clean-up-
Once the job is done, your contractor will remove all the tape and protective coverings and make sure that there aren’t any drips anywhere. They also have to clean up and remove all their equipment.