Advertising feature
HOW can homeowners benefit from hiring a professional painter for their next project and what are the key things they should consider?
Wilko Painting provides interior and exterior painting and decorating services to both residential and commercial clients across South-East Queensland and they’ve provided the top 10 tips homeowners should know.
LIGHT: It is important to consider both natural lighting and the types of lights being used in the space. The paint colour will look different depending on the light it is exposed to.
- When hiring a professional painter, you should ask them whether they are fully insured and QBCC licenced. Check they are members of an industry association.
- Don’t take choosing a colour scheme for your home lightly. If you don’t like the end result, you will either need to live with it or waste money on repainting earlier.
- Some questions to ask yourself – do these colours match the flooring? Is there much natural lighting? What will the space be used for? What colours will add value to the property? A professional colour consultant will make recommendations suitable for your property.
- It is easier to choose a paint colour to go with your furniture and décor, than it is to find décor to go with a paint colour. You should know what the space will be used for and the furniture in it.
- When choosing a colour to go with your décor, decide whether you want to use neutral or bold colours. Generally speaking, if you go with a bold colour, the décor should be pretty neutral.
- It is important to consider both natural lighting and the types of lights being used in the space. The paint colour will look different depending on the light it is exposed to.
- You don’t necessarily want every room to be painted the same colour, though you want some cohesion. Paint manufacturers usually organise colour charts so tones and shades on the same vertical line complement one another.
- You should take the colours of neighbouring homes into consideration, as every home is part of a wider environment. This is important if the homes are close to one another, as the colours of their homes may impact yours.
- One product Wilko would recommend is Dulux Weathershield, which offers good colour durability and UV protection. It is also self-priming on most surfaces, saving time on preparation work.
- A new coat of paint can freshen up a room and potentially change the atmosphere. It can also make the space appear larger. You are better off choosing colours that you like, rather than colours that are currently trendy.
For more information, call Wilko Painting on 1300 945 564.