Why You’re Better off Choosing A Professional Painter Over DIY

Winter is here and while it doesn’t always provide the best conditions in which to paint, there are many people in Melbourne looking to get those interior and exterior painting jobs sorted out mid year. If you’ve tried your hand at DIY painting in the past, you may be feeling confident about tackling the job if you’ve got the time. But there’s a few things you should consider first that may make it better for you to go with a pro.

Personal Safety

The most important part of any paint job, no matter who’s doing it, is obviously safety. Winter can bring on unexpected changes in the weather that can potentially put you in danger if you don’t the experience to deal with the situation. We’d highly recommend refraining from getting up on the roof if there is even a slim chance of rain and or wind. Painting-related accidents are alarmingly common in Australia.

Add to the fact that you can do physical damage to your back and spine if you don’t have the proper technique. Before going full on into a DIY painting spree, try to recall the basic safety measurements. But it's always a better idea, hiring a professional, it gives you peace of mind that they not only will get the job done well, but they know how to avoid serious injury.

Cost Effectiveness

One of the positives about painting in the colder months is that you can usually get great deals from professional painting service companies. Demand is generally pretty low, meaning house painter are more likely to throw cheaper quotes around to get the work coming in. A savvy house owner can take advantage of this. Paint your house with a professional painter that too in a very cost-effective manner.

Saves You Time

Winter painting jobs can be notoriously difficult to schedule, given that the day is shorter and the weather is less predictable. Even if you’re just planning to paint a single room, you need to start and finish on schedule so that you

• have sunlight and
• leave enough time for curing.

Unless you’re taking time off mid-year and spending it at home, you might find it difficult to find the time over the weekend, especially when the family is at home.

The professional painters in Melbourne have to offer can get to work when the house is empty during the day, meaning you don’t even have to worry about it. And again "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night" will prevent them from painting your house. So for a professional painter, they will paint your house regardless of the weather and in the deadline.

Quality

It’s a no-brainer really but it’s worth mentioning that a team of professional painters are going to do a significantly better job than a DIY homeowner. They are better prepped, have more experience and know the terrain like no one else. In the winter months, particularly for exterior painting jobs, the conditions are not ideal. Cold temperatures and water in the air (from dew for example) can affect the paint, making it much more difficult to work with. But a professional has worked under these circumstances many times before and can ensure a perfect finish.

This actually comes into the discussion when we talk about cost effectiveness as well. The initial investment is almost certainly lower for the house owner if they go down the DIY route, but given that the job will not be at the same level, you can expect that another repaint will be needed much more quickly. This costs you more money in the long run.

These are just a few of the reasons that you might choose to go with a professional instead of getting the old overalls out of the cupboard and doing it yourself. Particularly in winter, you might be better off playing it safe. If you’re after a professional house painter in Melbourne, remember that the friendly team at Joyce Painting are only a phone call away.