Do you wonder what the hype around premium paint is? Why choose premium paint instead of standard paints? We’re glad you asked. Keep reading to find out more answers around the advantages of premium paint, and when you can DIY or should hire a team of professional premium painters.
Let the learning begin!
Is It Worth Paying for Premium Paint?
Yes! When you go through all of the hassle to paint your house or building, you definitely want to know that it’s not in vain. Paying a bit more for premium paint means that you will be able to rest easy, knowing that your work was well-worth the investment, since premium paint is more durable than standard paint. This is especially crucial for areas of your home that get a lot of traffic, or that is more susceptible to moisture. Keep reading for the advantages of premium paint…
What is considered premium paint?
Premium paints are often distinguished by several thing, including
- Strong binders
- Greater durability
- Better coverage
- Smooth application
- Low VOCs
- Advanced elements
Let’s break these all down for greater understanding.
High concentration of pigments
Why is high concentration of pigments in paint an important element to have? One of the reasons is that it increases the vibrancy of the color of your paint. For example, if you choose a premium paint color of orange that will give your wall an extra pop of color compared to a generic orange paint.
Secondly, higher pigment concentration brings greater durability to your paint, in general. And of course, this is sure to make you and yours happy, leading to more years with a fresh and clean paint application.
Strong binders
When we think of a binder, we often think of an element that holds everything together. And that’s exactly one of the characteristics of premium paint: possessing strong binders that make the paint solution stronger with higher quality, overall.
Greater Durability
Premium paint is ideal because it provides greater durability which in return allows you to bask in long-lasting joy. No one wants to paint a house only to notice it peeling after a few months. By making the choice to spend a few extra dollars on premium paint, you will be saving time and money, in the long run.
Better Coverage
One frustrating aspect of painting is having to apply multiple coats to a surface. Thankfully, premium paint gives better coverage, allowing you to put less effort into your house make-over. With this additional time, you will have more opportunities to focus on other home projects and improvements.
Smooth Application
Ever paint and feel like the roller wasn’t giving a smooth application of paint? Did you blame it on the roller? Or maybe yourself? 🙂 While any one of those could play a role in the unsmooth finish, it could be that you were not using premium paint. When you choose premium paint, you will immediately notice that it applies to surfaces smoothly, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Low VOCs
VOCs (also known as volatile organic compounds) that remain in paint evaporate into the air at room temperature, causing people to suffer from headaches, nausea, skin allergic reactions, and other ailments. It can be scary, to be sure. But there is good news. Premium paint contains low levels of VOCs, making it a safe option for you and your loved ones.
Advanced Elements
As you may be already noticing, nothing about premium paint is generic. Ready for another perk? Premium paint includes stain and moisture resistance, giving your house protection from spills that inevitably occur when you, well, simply live in space. Hopefully, this can give peace of mind to young parents and those who host often.
Why do professional painters insist on using premium paint products?
First of all, we all know that painting takes a lot of patience, time, and experience to do it well. And as a result, that’s why home and business owners decide to hire professional painters, allowing them to do what they do best – paint. As experienced professional painters, we know that the cost of painting is in the labor, not the materials. For this reason, we choose premium paint products. While it may cost a bit more for the paint products, we know that it will provide better quality service (which inevitably, saves the business and home owner money).
But when you are choosing a professional painting company, be aware that too many professional painters do not use premium paint products. This can be a loss to you and your building, as time goes on. Before you put down money or sign a contract, make sure that you know exactly what paint products the company will be using. We’re sure you’ll agree that ignorance is not bliss.
As professional painters at Fine Line Painting, we only use Sherwin Williams premium paint because we love the smooth application and quality of each can.
When to hire a professional painter using premium paint?
Before you run to Lowe’s and grab some paint, paint brushes, and rollers, think of these things:
1. How much time do you have?
2. Do the walls need to be smoothed before painting?
3. How much experience do you have with painting?
Time to flush out these questions…
Limited time
Let’s face it. It takes time to paint a house, and many of us lack spare time. For instance, a two bedroom ranch house will take 60-70 hours to paint. When you try to squeeze those hours in on the weekend and evenings, it could take you a few weeks or a couple months to tackle a job of that size. However, a team of professional painters can knock it out in 2-3 days, using premium paint that will last for years longer than standard paint.
Smoothing walls
It doesn’t make logical sense to spend a bunch of time painting a house when the walls aren’t smooth. And that’s a skill that doesn’t come easily. If you see that the walls of your house need to be smoothed, it’s time to contact a team of professional painters using premium paint. They’ll be able to smooth your walls and prepare it in a way that allows the focus to be on a new coat of paint instead of knicks and blemishes on the wall’s surface.
Be honest with your experience
Before starting a new paint job, it’s important that you’re honest with yourself. Do you have the skills necessary to paint a house with premium paint? Do you anticipate causing some blemishes when you cut along the ceiling and trim? We know this can be tricky. If you have reservations about painting a prominent portion of your house or building, it may be a good idea to contact a professional painting crew.
When can I do a DIY paint job with premium paint?
We understand the benefits of a DIY paint job: saving cash, learning new skills, a sense of freedom and autonomy. But there is something else to keep in mind when deciding if you should go the DIY paint job route…
1. Make sure there isn’t any need for smoothing walls
2. Ensure no caulking is needed
3. Understand which premium paints to buy
4. Research the appropriate techniques and supplies for painting
5. Choose to do small sections yourself (i.e. a door) before tackling big portions. This will give you time to realistically understand the magnitude of the painting job at hand.
What to expect from a professional painter using premium paint?
First of all, hiring a set of professional painters does not mean you’re lazy or incompetent. It simply means that you know your limits. You may have the skill set to successfully paint your entire home, but feel like you have more pressing matters at hand. We completely understand this.
It can be a little unnerving to invite a team of professional painters into your home. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few things to expect from your professional painters using premium paint.
1. Do not assume they are using premium paint. Ensure that your contractors are indeed using premium paint. You will thank yourself for this many times in the future.
2. Surface preparation before painting. The surfaces of all your walls should be sanded, smoothed, and cleaned before applying premium paint. This ensures a satisfying and beautiful finish.
3. Precision and attention to detail. All professional painters should cut along the ceiling, trim, and windows with utmost care. You will not see remnants of premium paint in places where it should not be.
4. Quality paint application. This simply means that your professional painters ensure that each surface has enough premium paint applied so that you aren’t able to see the coat beneath.
5. Respect and integrity. You hired this team of professional painters. You deserve to receive respect and trust their integrity, giving you peace of mind to leave your house when needed.
6.Timely finish. You have things to do and can’t afford to have this project take weeks on end. When you hire a professional paint team, they will ensure that their job of applying premium paint finishes within the timeframe stated.
Note: Of course, this is the level of professionalism we all desire, but unfortunately not every team of professional painters measures up to this standard. We recommend taking a reference from a trusted friend or making sure to thoroughly review your options, before choosing a team of premium painters.
If you live in the Lebanon, Pennsylvania area, we are thrilled to let you know that our team at Fine Line Painting applies all of these principles to each premium paint job.
When Should I Hire A Professional to Spray Paint My Doors?
It’s always easy to think that we can save ourselves lots of money by doing a paint job by ourselves? While there are certainly times when it is great to DIY certain home projects, other times we need to call in the professionals. Here are 5 instances when you should hire a professional door spraying service.
- Lack of time
This one might feel obvious, but it still rings true. Sometimes we simply don’t have the time to do the project ourselves. If you’re feeling overwhelmed about spray painting your doors yourself, let an expert team handle it! They’ll do a great job and save you hours of time in the process!
- Intricate details
Some homes have doors with intricate details on the paneling and frames. All of those little details are going to make it more difficult for you to achieve that high-quality smooth finish when painting your interior doors. This is a great time to let a professional painting company take care of the details for you!
- Insufficient expertise
Spray painting doors requires some home renovation skills and a certain level of precision and attention to detail. It’s totally acceptable if you don’t feel qualified to take up the challenge! There is no shame in allowing an expert team with years of experience take the lead on this one.
- Missing materials
To spray paint your doors, you will need to purchase or acquire a paint sprayer from somewhere. In addition you will need paint (pretty obvious we know but it’s still true), masks to protect against any fumes, drop cloths, painters tape, and other basic painting tools. If you don’t have these materials readily available, you will most likely not save yourself much money by buying everything yourself versus paying an expert company with all the tools to do the job.
- Large-scale projects
A touch up on a door or two is not that big of a deal. But if we’re talking all the doors in a brand new home? That’s a different story. Painting can take a very long time so if you have a big painting project, let skilled professionals help you out!
Wrapping Up…
By now, we hope you understand the ins and outs of spraying doors and feel prepared to handle your next project, whether you go the DIY route or choose a skilled professional door spraying company. If you live in the central PA area, we are excited to offer you our detailed, professional services here at Fine Line Painting! From our large scale exterior projects to the little interior details, we have you covered! Simply fill out a free quote form or contact us to learn more!
