4 Common Painting Mistakes to Avoid
There are many facets to good quality painting, some of which are easy to overlook. Here are four mistakes people commonly make that compromise the quality of their paint job.
- Buying cheap, low-quality paint. The saying: “You get what you pay for,” is undeniably true with paint. High-quality, 100% acrylic latex paints adhere better, look crisper and last longer than low-cost paints.
- Doing inadequate surface preparation. Paint applied on surfaces that haven't been prepared properly will peel, fade, acquire mildew and absorb dirt quickly after painting. Proper surface preparation includes washing walls and woodwork, caulking, sanding and priming. Follow our steps to proper surface preparation, and your paint job will look beautiful and last long-term.
- Purchasing low-quality brushes and rollers. As with paint, you get what you pay for with brushes and rollers. Low-quality paint applicators will make your job more difficult and affect the finished appearance of paint. High-quality brushes and rollers will allow you to more easily apply the paint and will produce thicker, smoother and more uniform coats of paint.
- Painting the exterior in the wrong weather conditions. Even the best quality exterior paint can be compromised when used in the wrong weather conditions. Bad weather conditions would be when it is very hot, cold, windy or rainy. The best weather conditions for painting would be a mild day 50 to 85 degrees with low humidity and no chance of rain.
These are easy mistakes to avoid when you invest in the best quality paint and tools, throughly prepare the surfaces and pay attention to the weather when painting outdoors. If you have questions about proper surface preparation or which paint products are high quality, call Kennedy Painting at 314-952-0156.
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About Kennedy Painting
Our goal as a painting contractor is to provide our clients with the utmost in professional and responsible house painting. Through ongoing training, we keep our employees up to date on industry changes, new products, innovations, and our award-winning customer service standards. From our initial in-home consultation to our final project walkthrough, Kennedy Painting is a painting company that St. Louis residents can rely on. Our attention to detail and proper techniques at every stage ensure that our paint jobs will last. We stand behind all our work written warranty and can guarantee that your painting investment will beautify and protect your home for many years to come.
- BBB A+ Accredited
- 2-year written warranty
- 25 + years in business
- Locally Owned and Operated
People Hire Us Because They Know
- We offer a no-questions-asked two-year warranty on all of our painting projects.
- We are competitive with our pricing structure.
- Our paint jobs last longer because we never skimp on site protection.
- We leave the job NEAT and CLEAN.
- We have long-standing employees that are treated well.
- We give back to our community in many ways, including our annual charity project, Paint It Forward.
