How to Find a Painter in Tacoma

We discovered in this industry, there are sloppy painters and there are those who take pride in their work. Property owners who aren’t particularly fussy may be satisfied with a speed and low cost of a sloppy painter. Sloppy painters are inexpensive because they don’t take the time to properly clean or prep the surface, nor mask off adjacent architectural or structural details, or even mix the paint correctly.

With these guys, it’s all about speed. These may not seem like big issues, but can lead to disastrous results which are both time consuming and expensive to reverse.

How to find a quality painting contractor in Tacoma.

Legitimate and qualified Tacoma painting contractors may be more expensive, but come with a long list of satisfied customers and excellent references. The very problems that characterize a sloppy painter are nonexistent with a quality paint job.

So how do you find a good painting contractor? Ask friends, coworkers and relatives who have recently had work done on their homes for the name of a quality painter they would personally recommend. In addition to the referral, ask if you can examine the quality of the paint job itself. Some people have a higher threshold of tolerance for careless work than others, and a detail that might not bother one person may be unacceptable to another.

What to look for before painting starts.
Nails should be counter sunk, old paint scraped and sanded smooth, holes filled and sanded, and surfaces and corners cleaned of dust, cobwebs, and dirt before painting,
Proper prime coat. Quality painters apply prime coats to unfinished surfaces before applying the finish coat. Knots holes are a good place to check for the quality of the prime coat since these areas are often the first to lose paint.

Quality and condition of paint used.

In Tacoma, A high quality paint can last up to 30 years. If the paint appears to be flecking off after just a couple of years, it was either applied incorrectly, cut too thin, or was an inferior product ~ all leading to corners that were cut.

Even application of paint.

Paint should be applied evenly with consistent and complete coverage; sheet rock tape should not be visible. Walls, ceilings, trim, and other surfaces should not have sags or drips.
No evidence of over spraying. Many painting contractors use airless paint sprayers to apply paint in both inside and outside of the home. Homes that have been improperly masked or shielded will have spray droplets in areas that can be impossible or costly to remove. Look for signs of over spraying on all porous surfaces on both inside and outside of the house.

Surface texture.

Some painters use texture to break up the expanse of walls, or to hide preexisting minor imperfections. While texture is a low cost and practical solution for walls that will not be wallpapered, you might not want to see texture on areas that are painted with a glossy finish. These areas would include wainscoting, wood molding, baseboards, staircases, and built-ins.

Properly functioning windows, doors, and cabinets.

During construction, sloppy painters will paint everything in sight ~ including window jamb liners, drawer tracks, and door hinges. Take the time to open and close anything that moves to check that hardware hasn’t been damaged.

The bidding process

Once you have found a couple of  Tacoma painting contractors whose standard of craftsmanship meets with your expectations of a quality paint job, it’s time to get painting bids.

Bids can be all over the map with each painter including different things. Do tell each contractor what is expected of them including the quality of the paint, the degree of preparation, the different colors of paint desired, and the scope of the project itself. With this information, the painting contractors can prepare a complete bid package that can be easily compared with others. With the bids, ask the painting contractors to include verification of current insurance liability and workman’s compensation policies.

Shopping for a  Tacoma painting contractor can be time consuming, but absolutely necessary if your goal is to have a quality paint job on your home. In areas of the United States where painting contractors do not have to be licensed, homeowners are at risk for having property damaged with sloppy work. Asking for referrals, checking references, examining the quality of previous work, and preparing a contract that is fair to both parties involved, will ensure a quality project.

Luckily, you live the Tacoma Seattle area, and Durham Painting is here to serve all your painting needs.  We will do all of the above work to your satisfaction and beyond.  Leave you home to us and you will be so happy that when you searched for a painter in Tacoma, you found us.

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When you went online for your search for a Tacoma Painter, you could have landed on any site or Tacoma painting company.   But, lucky you… you found the home of the nicest and best painters in Tacoma and Seattle.  We love to paint, and it shows.  We love to paint so much that we don’t let just anybody work with us.  We are the owners and the painters and we are on site for every job… from start to finish.  Durham Painting and Home Improvement is the easy choice for painting in Tacoma.

How to Find a Painter in Tacoma

You always want to get several quotes because rates can be different from one painter to another. Almost all painters and painting companies will come out to your home and give you a free written estimate; if they don’t you shouldn’t bother calling them.  Durham Painting will even give you a ball park quote right over the phone or through Email, just so you will have some sort of what its going to cost to paint your house in the Tacoma Seattle area. When they do give you a quote don’t be afraid to negotiate, painters want your business. If the painter you feel most comfortable with doesn’t give you the lowest quote, give him a call and tell him that you would like to work with him but you got a lower price from someone else. As long as the quote is reasonable most painters will match it. It’s also important when comparing quotes to make sure that you’re comparing apples to apples. Most contracts will vary slightly in the services they include so just because one quote is the lowest doesn’t always mean it’s the best.

Understanding the painting contract is super important, especially when choosing a Tacoma painter.   As a Seattle to Tacoma painter, some of the problems that customers had were due to misunderstandings with the terms of the contract.
A good example is knowing how many coats of paint are included in the quoted price. Most people expect that the price they are being quoted includes all of the necessary amounts of paint and labor it will take to make the house look good. Most good Tacoma painters will do their best to estimate the number of coats it will take to do a good job, but there are some unfortunate exceptions. Occasionally you will run into a painter in Tacoma who will try to undercut the competition with a lower price that only includes a single coat when multiple coats are needed. Then when you the homeowner notices that you need another coat, the painter will jack up the price.

A good Tacoma painting contractor will go through the quote with the homeowner explaining why he thinks the estimated number of coats are necessary and often provide two prices, one for a single coat and another for multiple coats. While it should be the responsibility of the painting contractor to make sure his customer fully understands the terms of the contract, this is not always the case. Here are some questions you should ask each painter when they give you your quote:

- How many coats does it cover?

- What additional expenses could raise the cost of the job?

- Do you have insurance and what does it cover?

- Do you move furniture? (moving it out to paint AND moving it back after the job is done)

- Does this price include all prep work and clean up?

- What happens if I change my mind about the color after you’ve started?

Check References

Most reputable Tacoma painters will give you a list of references and some even keep a visual portfolio of completed work.  Check the referals.
You should ask things like:

- Did they complete the job within the time frame they originally estimated?

- Did you run into any problems during the work and if so how did they correct them?

- Did they clean up well when the job was finished?

- Did you feel the workers were respectful of your home and property?

- Did they show up and leave on time on the days the work was being done?

Final Inspection

You deserve to be satisfied with the work you paid to have done. Before handing over that final check to the Tacoma painters, make sure you’ve done a thorough inspection of the work. If there is something you’re not happy with, tell the painters and they should correct it. Its always your best bet to address any issues while the crew is still on site. While there are certain things that will never look perfect no matter how much paint you put them, you should still expect a clean, professional looking paint job when all is said and done.

We take care of everything.  If you are truly interested in getting a Tacoma painter, look no further and hire some really good guys.  Durham Painting and Home Improvement, will always make you and your home happy.

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Why not give us a call for a free, over the phone, ball-park quote.  Lots of times we can give you a free estimate right over the phone.  We paint houses from Tacoma to Seattle and beyond.  We keep the crew really small, and tight.  This way you only get the very best attention.  The owners are the painters… every time, on every job.

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If you live in Tacoma Wa, or anywhere in the Tacoma/Seattle area, we can give you a round-a-bout price right over the phone or Email, so you don’t need to waste your time calling a bunch of guys over to yank your chain.  We are honest, straight forward, and super cool.  So do yourself a favor, if you need some painting done, call Travis or Josh, at Durham Painting and Home Improvement today.

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If you need to have some painting done, and you live in Tacoma, Wa.  Or if you live anywhre inthe Puget Sound area, then give Durham Paining and Home Improvement a call.  We are some the nicest guys in the world.  In fact, you should give us a call, just to see if you like us or not… You will.

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Here is how the conversation will go.

Durham Painting:  ”Hey this is Travis”(the owner and the painter)

You:  ”Yeah, I live in Tacoma, Wa and I need to get some painting done”

Durham Painting:  ”Well, you called the right guys.  What can we paint for ya?”

You:  ”I just need a bedroom and bathroom painted… do you do small jobs like that?”

Durham Painting:  ”Yeah, there is no job that is too small… unless you want us to paint a for ants… but if its a big house, sure we’ll do it!”

You:   “How much is it?”

Durham Painting:  ”If its a normal size, average room, and dosent have a ton of obstacles… under $250 for most bedrooms and bathrooms.  Just depends on how many colors, are you painting ceiling…”

You:  ”Im not sure what I want painted just yet, buy… you can give me a qoute over the phone?”

Durham Painting:  ”For lots of jobs… I can do that… now if you want the whole place done, or have some millwork done or whatever… I would want to take a look.”

You:  ”Thats great… “

Durham Painting:  ”Just give me a call when you need me, or have any questions… “

You – to the other person in the room with you:  ”Honey… I think I have made a new best friend…”

Durham Painting:  ”I’m still here… you forgot to hang up the phone… but I will be your new friend”

You:  ”Uhh… Bye”

Durham Painting  serves the entire Puget Sound area some of the cities we serve  are:

Allyn, Arlington, Auburn, Bangor, Belfair, Bellevue, Bonney Lake, Bremerton, Brownsville, Burley, Chico, Clinton, Coupeville, Des Moines, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Fox Island, Freeland, Gig Harbor, Gorst, Graham, Grapeview, Greenbank, Hansville, Holly, Indianola, Issaquah, Kent, Key Center, Keyport, Kingston, Kirkland, Lake Stevens, Langley, Little Boston, Lynnwood, Manchester, Marysville, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, Navy Yard City, Oak Harbor, Olalla, Olympia, Orting, Port Gamble, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Purdy, Puyallup, Redmond, Renton, Seabeck, SeaTac, Seattle, Silverdale, Snohomish, South Colby, Southworth, Steilacoom, Suquamish, Tacoma, Tahuya, Tracyton, Tukwila, Tumwater, Woodinville, Yelm

Puyallup is Home

Durham Painting has been painting professionally for the last decade or so… so why havent you called us? We are a couple of local Puyallup boys who really love to paint.  If you need some interior painting done in the Puyallup Wa area, or from Tacoma to Seattle, give us a chance to get your business.

Top Reasons to Choose Durham Painting in Puyallup.

1. We are from Puyallup, we know Puyallup, we love Puyallup, and we love Painting in Puyallup

2. We are small crew of highly trained painters and paint for less than everyone else

3. The owner, Travis, is on every job.  From start to finish, your in good hands

4. We are family guys, we both have a few little kids at home and really need your business

5. You can trust us with your home, family, pets and walls.

Call us and see if you like us… I know you will.

Get to know me, Josh… one of the painters at my blog newdadscliffnotes.com

Serriously if you want someone to paint your whole home or business, or just one room.  Give us a call, no commitments, no problem.  We would be happy to give you a estimate right over the phone.

Josh -253-219-7309  joshwainscott@comcast.net

Travis-253-720-9775 travisedward@aol.com

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Call Durham Painting and Home Improvement for all your painting needs.  We always give free quotes, and can even give you an estimate over email or phone.  So, if you need to get some painting done, or are wondering what the approximate cost is going to be… just ask.  No commitments are expected, so just ask.

We can paint any time of day or night for your convenience.

Durham Painting and Home Improvement

253-720-9775

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There really is no job too small… if you just need one room, or a bathroom painted, give us a call.

For lots of jobs, it is possible for us to give you a price estimate right over the phone.  We wont send out some salesman to give you the big run-around and take up your time, and waste your money.

Durham Painting also provides roof and gutter cleaning, pressure washing, and being awesome.

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Travis (owner) 253-720-9775

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Why not hire someone you know and trust to do the job.  Until now, we have gotten all of our jobs though referrals, and by our friends and family.  But we painted everything already.  Now we need to paint your home too.  We are a really small painting company, that has enjoyed painting in the Tacoma and Seattle area for over 10 years.

We can easily beat most other companies prices, and beat their quality.   How?  We do the job ourselves.  The owner of the painting company, Travis Durham, will be on the job everyday, from start to finish.  We can get the job done usually faster than the competition too, because we really know what we are doing.

We don’t pay some fancy salesman to woo you with some quick talk about how they have some magical paint that will last forever.  And we don’t show up at your house with a swarm of guys who don’t speak English, trampling your yard and scaring your kids and pets.  We are just a couple of buddies, from Puyallup, who love to paint…who will most likely be your new best friends.

Give us a call or email and see why so many of our customers are now friends with us.

For Tacoma to Seattle Painting, Pressure Washing, Graffiti Removal  call or email us

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Josh 253-219-7309

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