If you’re considering repainting your home in Sherwood, Oregon you probably already know that hiring a painting contractor is the best way to go. Professional painters have the skills, training, experience, and the right tools to produce a high-quality and durable paint job.

That said, finding the best home painting contractor in Sherwood, Oregon can be a little tricky. You may have already heard stories of contractors that disappeared after the first payment deposit, produce surprisingly low-quality paint jobs, or leave the job site without cleaning. But how do you avoid them?

Each painting company in Oregon seems to have terms like “high-quality painting,” “timely service,” “reputable paint products,” “decades of experience” and “durable paint job” littered all over their website. We’ve compiled five essential questions to help you navigate through the confusion and choose a reliable painting contractor. Here you go;

1. Is Your Company Licensed And Insured?
The contractor needs to have duly registered for the specific type of painting they’re doing. For instance, there’re commercial and residential painting contractors. Certification will also vary based on the size of the jobs that the contractor is typically allowed to handle. The bottom line here is that a duly licensed contractor means that their training and capabilities have been evaluated and validated.

In addition to licensing, the painter needs to have comprehensive liability insurance as well as workman’s compensation policy. Insurance protects you from incurring additional charges in case your house is unfortunately damaged, or a crew member gets an injury while working on your project.

2. How Long Have You Been In The Business
With this question, you’re trying to gauge the painter’s experience. It’s important to note that the number of years the company has been in the business doesn’t automatically reflect their work quality. However, if the company has been around for long and has an overall positive rating, they must be doing something right, and so you should give them a try. At least five years of experience is a good baseline for your decision.

3. Do You Use Subcontractors Or Your Own Painting Crew?
Many painting contractors hire subcontractors and day laborers instead of employing a full-time crew. There is nothing inherently wrong with using subcontractors. However, if you will be letting that crew into your home and living them to their own devices, you need to make sure the company does thorough background checks. Otherwise, consider a painter that has his own painting crew.

4. Have You Ever Painted …?
Ask the painter if they have handled a specific painting project like yours before, especially if you have a specialized project or a unique style of home, material, etc. For instance, if your home has lead paint, you want a painter that is EPA certified and has some experience with lead paint remediation.

5. What Kind Of Prep Work Will You Do?
Prep work is one of the most involving but critical parts of any painting project. If you’re doing exterior home painting, for instance, depending on the condition of your siding, you will want to know if the painter will pressure wash, strip the paint, sand, caulk, prime, etc. Ideally, there should be no room for painting over dirty and damaged surfaces or surfaces that have signs of loose, old, failing paint.

Bottom Line
This article is not an exhaustive list of question you need to ask. But once the above five questions have been answered to your satisfaction, everything else should fall in place as you probe for more details.

At Maller Painting, we offer reliable, high-quality, and durable interior and cabinet painting services you can count on for years to come. We have years of experience serving the areas of Beaverton, Sherwood, and Tigard, Oregon. To give us a try, book a FREE estimate below or call us on (503) 410-6366 for more details.

Kevin Maller

Kevin began painting houses with his father’s company, C&K Painting, in 1996. His father taught him how to use a brush, roller, and caulk and clean a brush properly. He then worked for several other paint companies, where he learned how to spray oils, lacquers, and all water-based finishes. In 2012, after 15 years of experience, he decided to get licensed and start the Maller Painting Company. His team has focused on providing the best re-painting services to our residential clients in the Beaverton area.