Bay Area Residential Painting
You know your home is due for a new coat of paint. And you’ve decided to weigh the options and see if it would be more affordable for you to do it yourself or to hire a residential painting company to do the work for you. Painting a home is both a labor and time intensive endeavor. It’s important to realize all of the materials and costs that come along with committing to painting your own home. There is also a learning curve that you should be aware of if you are considering painting your Bay Area home, because of unique weather conditions associated with the area.
The Bay Area is a tough climate for houses because of the high levels of rain and increased moisture in the air. Before even starting to think about the painting, it’s important to inspect your home and see if there is anything that is currently making your home susceptible to environmental elements that need to be fixed. Paint that is peeling and leaves the wooden frame of your home more vulnerable to moisture and can ultimately lower its value. First, you will need to make sure that any potential problems are fixed before you start painting.
In terms of materials, the most obvious costs associated with a Bay Area residential paint job is the paint. Typically, paint can cost anywhere from $15 a gallon to more than $60 a gallon depending on what types of paints you chose to buy. Water-based latex paints are typically cheaper and less durable than the more expensive acrylic-based paints. There are also oil-based paints that weigh in at the lower end of the cost scale and enamel paints that are more durable that top out at the higher end of the cost spectrum.
In addition to paint, a residential painting job is also going to require additional tools and materials. Primers, tarps, tape and of course brushes and rollers will need to be purchased to complete your Bay Area residential paint project. If you don’t already own them, you will have to invest in extension ladders, buckets and painting trays. All of those costs can add up.
Along with the physical material cost, when considering a residential paint job, you can’t forget to include the value of your time. An average home can take up to 60 hours to paint, depending on size and the siding materials. Do you have enough time to dedicate to the project? If not, you may want to consider hiring a Bay Area residential painter for your job.
El Gato Painting knows that different projects require different materials and different paints. The unpredictable weather in the Bay Area can negatively affect your exterior paint job. If your painting contractor picks the wrong exterior paint, it could only last half as long. Painting your home in the rain could damage the paint, extend drying time, or even shorten the life of the exterior paint. El Gato has been through everything the Bay area has to throw at it and our well-trained painting contractors know how to protect your residence. Of course, any job is only as good as the paint that is used. At El Gato Painting we use only top of the line materials to ensure that your commercial painting lasts for years to come.
The painting contractors at El Gato are experts in the painting industry and are happy to advise you on the best materials to use on your upcoming painting project. Everyone’s needs are different, but El Gato can provide durable and even waterproof options for your building. That means it will look new for years to come and save you money in the long run.
Gato painting is licensed and bonded by the State of California, and insured against any damages or accidents. We have also been accredited members of the Better Business Bureau since 2002, and have an A+ rating for reliability and customer service. When customers have questions or concerns, our Bay Area professional painters take quick action to ensure that our customers are happy with their exterior and interior paint jobs. Our high professional standards make us proud members of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.
El Gato works to ensure that every one of our Bay Area paint jobs is done to the client’s satisfaction. We will work with you as long as possible to resolve any problems you may have. Our business relies on repeat customers and good referrals, so we will work to ensure that when we our painting contractors pack up our trucks, we leave your Bay Area residence or business happy. We look forward to serving the area for another successful thirty years.
