Painting a piece of old furniture with a fresh coat of paint is one thing, but deciding to tackle a large household painting project on your own may be too large of an undertaking. While some DIY projects are good to try, things like painting your cabinets, an entire room, or even your ceilings may be too hard for you to do on your own (and get good results), which is why there are a few reasons to hire a painting contractor. 

1. They Do the Prep Work

One thing a lot of homeowners don't understand about painting is that most of the work comes in the prep. While you may think you can just start painting right away, that will only cause imperfect lines and paint on the floor and furniture. When you hire a professional painting contractor, they will tape everything off (including the ceiling and floors). Your painters will also do things like tarp off doorways, the ceiling, furniture, and the floors so that the paint only gets where it's supposed to. 

Another part of the prep work that your painting contractor will do is the sanding. For instance, if you are having your kitchen or bathroom cabinets repainted, your painting contractor will have to sand them down first to not only get rid of an existing paint color or stain but to also make the paint better adhere to the cabinetry. 

2. They Have the Equipment

If you think that you can tackle an entire house painting project with a single paint brush and roller, then you should also keep in mind that it may take you months complete. When you hire a professional painting contractor, they will have things like scaffolding to reach tall ceilings, and they will also have paint sprayers which will help reach a lot of square footage really quickly. 

In addition to having equipment, your painter will also have access to professional-grade paint, which is easier to apply and tends to last a lot longer as well. 

As you can see, there's a time and a place for tackling do-it-yourself painting projects, but large painting projects are typically best left up to a painting contractor. To make sure that you get the best deal and paint coverage, reach out to some painting contractors in your area today and start getting some bids; that way your house can be coated in a fresh coat of paint.