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Top 7 Ways to save money on your next paint job

Completing a painting job need not necessarily be a herculean task as much as it is said to be. By employing the right techniques and using the proper materials required you can ensure that the paint job that you are planning to complete will be done in time and essentially under the expected budget.

You can use the given tips below to make sure that you do not indulge in unnecessary wastage of time and materials and money and more importantly do not fiddle with the overall structure of your home.

 

Here are some of the top 7 ways in which you can save money while undertaking a painting job: 

 

  1. Calculate wall space: To ensure minimal wastage of paint and other materials, it is very essential to calculate the exact amount of wall space that you are planning to work on. You can calculate the wall space required by measuring the walls and using a paint calculator. This will help you to decide how many gallons of paint you actually require and helps you save money overall.

  2. Use a good quality primer: Using good quality formulated primer can protect your walls from stains, reduces the chance of moisture from seeping into the walls and also controls the growth of mildew. Using a primer does not help you save money on the initial stages of your paint job but also helps to sustain your walls and save additionally in the longer run as you’ll have less wear and tear to deal with.

  3. Invest in quality paint materials: Investing in good quality paint ensures that you don’t need to compromise on the overall quality of work. Poor quality paints create issues such as having to add multiple layers to the wall, thin coats, materials that can be harmful to the structure of the home and so on.

  4. Don’t wait too long to repaint: It is better to repaint your walls be it interior or exterior before visible signs of wear appear such as peeling or flaking paint. The longer you wait to redo the walls, the more expensive and exasperating it might turn out to be.

  5. Reuse and recycle materials: The most convenient and efficient way to save money while undertaking a paint job for your house is to reuse and recycle materials as much as you can. This not only saves money but also ensures minimal wastage of product.

  6. Remove all unnecessary workload: Before beginning the paint job, you must look for ways to remove all the unnecessary tasks that will help  you to stay within the budget and save the overall project time. For example: you might forgo repainting ceilings, attics  or the interiors of your closet, to save on paint and labor.

  7. Prep before the job: You must undertake a proper prep of your work environment before starting the paint job such as cleaning the walls, using painter’s tape, covering door knobs and floors, removing outlet plates and switch covers, and other such important tasks. This will help you avoid unnecessary mishaps and problems which might inflate your budget and project time. 



In case you need additional assistance or information regarding a paint job you are planning to do, you can head over to LocalXR.com or contact us at 888-808-2897. LocalXR is the easiest way to find and get connected to top local service professionals over the phone and to get free quotes for you to compare and decide. We at LocalXR  connect instantly with nearest local service professionals for all your needs.

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