Up Your Home's Curb Appeal



Everyone is familiar with the adage "You only get one chance to make a first impression." While the saying first came about during a 1966 advertising campaign for a major men's suit manufacturer, it is now commonly used when meeting new people or seeing something for the first time. Your home is a perfect example of the phrase when you want to turn the shabbiest home on the block to the one that is the most eye-catching. Painting a home's exterior goes far beyond picking out a color, though, so in order to do the job correctly, you need to hire a professional to do your house painting in Canton, GA. 

Why Hire a Pro?

Sure, you can hold a paintbrush, and you might even have a ladder that can reach the highest eave on the home, but there's more to consider than spreading paint. First, every home should be pressure-washed prior to any new paint being applied. A pressure wash will remove all dirt, moss, and grime, and also will flake off any loose paint, making your new coat of paint adhere better. After the pressure wash treatment, a professional painter will check for any rotten wood on the home's exterior, will repair it, prime the new wood, and sand it down prior to painting. They will apply a bead of caulk around doors and windows, and repair any cracks in the stucco if needed. They will remove all exterior light fixtures and erect scaffolding, which is far safer than a regular ladder. They should spread drop cloths over any plants or flowers that might get splattered with paint and treat your home with the respect it deserves. 

What Else to Consider

Ask your neighbors who they have worked with to get a recommendation and inspect the houses their preferred painter has worked on. Look at the company's website for a listing of their services and read the testimonials from satisfied customers. Also, check independent websites like Angie's List for an unbiased view of the company. The painter you choose should have been in business in the area for a number of years and be owned and operated locally. They should be a member of a local business organization, like the Better Business Bureau (BBB). They should also be licensed, bonded, and insured. Make sure they specialize in both interior and exterior painting since you want to build a lasting relationship with the firm. These are some of the things you need from a professional doing your house painting in Canton GA.

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