completed, We have many satisfied customers and depend on a good report about our performance which we got allot of referral work.
my home page! Q: Do I need to paint my house? A: Well, how does the paint look? Is it dingy, sometimes dirt and mildew can make a house look dingy and all that is needed is a good power wash with a mildicide, However if the paint is peeling or chalking (if it comes off on your hand when rubbed) it needs to be done soon. Q: My paint is chalking
why can’t I wait to paint? Q: My paint is peeling
what can I do? A: Unfortunately aside from stripping, priming and repainting there is very little that can be done once paint starts peeling. Once paint begins to peel it will continue, even if you get a good paint job over top, the old surface underneath will continue to peel causing the new paint to peel off as well. Q: What should I look for
when choosing a painting contractor? A:
Your house is a valuable
investment and you want someone reputable. Ask your friends and
co-workers who they use. Always check references, ask if insured! Q: My contractor wants a
deposit what should I do? A:
Some small company's like myself need a small deposit to cover labor
and paint cost.Paid in full upon completion of job. Q: How long should my paint job last? A:
We warrant our paint jobs for 1 year (that's labor and
material).
However, properly maintained, should last you at least 5-10 yrs for
wooden homes, siding repaints can go 20yr or more. Q: If I change the colors will the job cost more? A: Sometimes yes, Sometimes no, some colors cover very good and some very poorly, yellows and reds are the worst covering colors. We will let you know when you pick your color if we think that additional coats will be necessary and how much more it could cost if multiple coats become necessary. Q: Why should I put sealer or stain on my deck if the wood is pressure treated ? A: Pressure treated wood will not rot, but it will cup, warp, split and splinter if it is not sealed so water will not absorb and then evaporate in a number of cycles Q: How much paint do I need to buy? A: Our quote
will include
all materials, as well as labor.Unless stated otherwise Q: What will you do to avoid paint drips? The last painter dripped paint on our roof and shrubs. A: A quality job is as much about what the paint doesn't go on as it is about what it does go on. We protect the areas around our painting with drop cloths and, if a drop of paint gets on something it shouldn't, we clean it up immediately.
Q: We have some rotted wood. Can you make repairs? A: Yes, Our crew's can do small repairs, for larger we have a carpenter that will give you a quote or you can use a carpenter of your choice.
Q: Will the new paint cover mildew? A: Never paint over mildew, It is a living organism and will grow through the new paint. Prior to the start of painting we will come out and wash your house spot area with bleach/3 parts water will clean and kill the mildew on the house. Q: We have drywall damage and water stains. Do you make these kinds of repairs? A: Yes, All cracks are properly scraped out, filled and sanded. All holes are filled and sanded smooth, Caulking is inspected around all windows and frames, doors and door frames and re-caulked as needed. Crown molding, chair rail and trim are all caulked and properly prepared. All nail pops are repaired and sanded. Water stains, are primed before painting and grease and heavy dirt accumulations are cleaned. Q: Can you help select colors? A: We
will assist
you in making a choice that you will be happy with. and its only our
suggestion you will make final choice Q: I have several estimates and there are big differences in the prices. A: Every
painter
is different,We at pinchak painting try to give the best price to
properly do the work for that picticular job. Q: My metal garage door and rain gutters came with a baked-on factory finish. Can they be painted to match my new color selection? A: Yes. The quality paints we recommend adhere very well to the finish used by the manufacturer of these products Q: How much will it cost my company for an estimate? A: There is never any charge for a proposal, no matter how small or large the job Free estimates. Q: How can I avoid mildew on my painted house? A: We Use quality paint with agents that inhibit mildew growth on paint film. Q: The house doesn't look that bad. Why should I paint? A: We feel that a house is a lot like an automobile in the fact that the investment is large and the maintenance is a must. You wouldn't wait until the engine blows to check or change the oil. A layer of paint only 1/1000th of an inch thick can protect your home - perhaps your single largest investment. Outside paint provides a layer of protection against airborne dust, pollution, dirt and all types of weather and climate conditions. Inside your home paint resists staining and damage from finger smudges, kitchen grease, furniture grease and the wear of everyday living. Q: Should I paint or stain my wood deck? A: You should certainly protect your deck from unnecessary moisture intrusion and the harmful effects of the sun's ultra-violet rays. Use of a penetrating stain, containing water repellent ingredients in most cases will protect your deck best. The pigment in the stain will absorb the ultra-violet rays from the sun and protect the wood fibers from degradation. In most cases a stain will need maintenance every 2-4 years while clear sealers require maintenance every 1-2 years. Prior to finishing the deck it is important to wash the deck thoroughly to remove dead wood fibers, dirt, and any mildew spores. One final note, if you plan on cleaning your deck with a pressure washer take caution not to use excessive pressure or spray at an improper angle. Improper use can severely damage your deck and cost you much more than you saved by undertaking the project yourself. Take the worry out of this type of project and hire the professional contractor. Q: What Customers we should avoid -advice pro painters The Victim Is a customer having difficulty discussing the job without talking about how badly their last painting contractor treated them? That’s probably not a good sign. Everyone’s gotten hurt by one business or another, and it’s reasonable to bring up a bad experience when it fits into the conversation. But if someone is so angry about their last interaction with a painting contractor that they can’t let go of it, that might be a sign that your business is next in line. It’s possible that their last painter made a major mistake. It’s also possible that they weren’t able to complete the job on time due to something outside of their control, like weather or employee issues. Either way, if you take this customer, you’re only one failed expectation away from having your reputation attacked constantly for the next several years. It’s probably not worth it. The Princess Have you ever had a customer ask you for a quote and then tell you fifteen minutes later that they’ve already found someone else? Unfortunately, that’s all too common – and not irrational at all. Sometimes, two or three businesses get back to a customer within fifteen minutes, and they arrange multiple quote visits scheduled almost immediately. It pays to be fast. What is irrational is if a customer sends an email and is upset that you didn’t respond within the hour. You’re a painting contractor, not an ambulance service. And while it might be tempting to overlook a comment about your slow response and try to earn their business, it’s probably not wise. There’s a good chance that nothing you do will ever be good enough for this type of customer, and the time and money you spend attempting to keep them happy will far outweigh any profit you make from the job. The Haggler People may be looking for different things out of a painting contractor, but price matters to almost everyone. There’s nothing wrong with a customer asking if they can get a better deal by using a different paint or having the work done at a different time of year. What is bad is if they’re enjoying asking for that discount. Competitive bargainers want to brag to their friends about how much money they cut off the sticker price. They talked their way into $5,000 off of their brand new car! They negotiated their kitchen table’s price down by 70%! To these people, another five percent off of your price might be the difference between a good deal and a good story. If it is, they’ll try to get that five percent after the job starts, probably by pointing out some small aspect of the job that didn’t go as expected. Not only do these customers eat away at your margin, they tell everyone in town about how much they talked you down. Your customers will haggle with you for years. Let the guy across town be their next great story.
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