Most Common Questions For Your Handyman When Painting is Involved

Should You buy The Paint When Hiring a Handyman Painter?

Starting a painting project we often come across questions as such. Are  you responsible for  buying the paint ,or the painting contractor provide paint as well. That's a good question to know . First I'll explain OUR process and then I will give you a few reason why ours would benefit you more.

Benefits of Purchasing Your Own Paint .

There is more than one advantage when purchasing your own paint. Firstly, buying your own paint gives you a feeling of control over the brand of paint as well as the cost. You can also look for various offers and deals offered by different paint manufacturers, this can make the whole choice seem easier. By purchasing the paint yourself, you will have more control over the whole project. Purchasing your own paint also gives you a sense of comfort as you know that your favorite paint is already at your home and ready to use when the professional painting contractors arrive.

Disadvantages of Purchasing Your Own Paint Now

I say this from a professional stand point. I have no problem with customer supplied paint for projects. The only downfall for you as a client is if you purchase the paint , Only A a labor warranty could be honored .

We know life can get in the way , putting off picking up paint in a timely manner where the contractor can use his time efficiently on your project could be nipped in the bud. Wit the painter knowing already when the job starts, what colors and paints to pick that could be one less headache for you in the long run. Him showing up on day 1 with the paint and materials already in tact spells a professional tradesman if I do say so myself. you  can learn more on that process here. Also here as well.

Yes , We provide all paints & Materials.

The way our process goes is once you accept our proposal, sign agreement,and secure your deposit we then order the paint. Now if you would like to use your own supplied paint that is fine also . This route does have a drawback for you. Rather it's not knowing the right product and or sheen to use. All the way down to ripping and running across town looking for the correct paint and colors. Lastly the quantity you'll need. 

Benefits Of Professional Painter Supplying The Paint

Hiring a professional painting contractor and having them supply the paint can provide you with many benefits over purchasing the paint yourself. First thing is that it is effortless and less time consuming. You just need to tell your preferences and you won’t need to worry about this tiresome process anymore. Cost is another important factor in why many people choose having a painting contractor in Houston, Tx  buy the paint. Most painting contractors offer a flat quote that includes the total price of paints needed for the whole interior or exterior house painting project and most painting contractors will pass along the contractor discount they receive from buying paint through their local store making it very beneficial to have your contractor purchase the paint!

Why is our process this way?

The main reason we go about it this way is for convenience or your behalf. You are hiring a Professional Painter and or Handyman. The last thing you should be doing is running around town picking up paint . 

Another reason is because, Contractors & handymen  have accounts with paint manufacturers and often get a better price per gallon vs any other consumer going to buy. In short it could save numerous dollars on your project in total .

Depending on the agreement you have with your Painter , knowing which product is best and where  best at could be a daunting task. A professional Handyman Painter will educate you in depth on that issue. With the knowledge the painter has It would be almost a no-brainer for him to deal with  product selection and delivery, as he has a ton of experience and  knowledge on such .

Now lets get to painting

I've now laid out our processes and some immediate benefits to you , hopefully this can help you on your decision when getting your next  painting project taken care of  . If you'd still like to buy the paint yourself that is fine .  Like i mentioned ,the only downside to that is convenience and a material warranty can not be be warranted . Other than that the choice is your . HAPPY PAINTING - until next time!

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