There is a lot to be said for a good coat of paint. It can dress things up, tone things down, and fix
a multiple of errors and sins. There is probably no other material you get as much bang for your
buck as you do a decent paint job on your house or business. Customers react positively as do
prospective home buyers. Painters in Colorado Springs know this and strive to do good work at

a fair price.
Painting the interior or exterior of a home is one of the quickest ways to increase curb appeal
and value when you are getting ready to list property. A fresh coat of paint creates a clean slate
and a newer look as long as the color choice is neutral or in compliance with HOA regulations.
Interior paint especially adds to the walk through appeal and increases the average ticket for
offers on a home, as it appears to be move-in ready. This also applies to rental property such as
apartments. You are much more likely to get a good tenant who is willing to pay your price if the
place looks clean and livable.
Painting is a skill that a lot of people think they possess but few really do. Painting requires
patience, a good steady hand, and attention to detail. Things that really matter include proper
covering of all surfaces that need protected, and making sure to remove furniture and items
that do not lend themselves well to being in the way of the painting crew. A good painter
watches for drips and spills, cleaning them up immediately, and makes sure that each batch of
paint is cross-mixed to guarantee color consistency. If residents of the home or if in a business, a
good painting contractor will hang coverings to block fumes from getting in other parts of the
structure and use plenty of ventilation to air out the facility as they go.
To really do a good job painting you have to properly prepare the area and surfaces. For exterior
house painting Colorado Springs will admire, some preparation work is needed. Due to our
winds, the exterior of a home or business usually needs pressure washed, letting it dry
thoroughly, and sealing and treating any cracks or damage that will be problematic under the
fresh coat of paint. Occasionally an exterior surface may need to be roughed or sanded to
prepare it for the primer, especially if it Is a previous surface that makes it a challenge for paint
to adhere well.
A good quality primer needs to be applied with the proper application tool, and may require
more than one coat. Different paints and surfaces do best with different rollers, brushes, or a
spray gun depending on the surface and viscosity of the paint. All windows and moldings,
fittings, and hardware should be removed ahead of time, and if not, covered completely with
paint masking tape and clean papers. Sidewalks, plate glass, directories, and other signage
should be draped with drop cloths to avoid any possible damage before any paint is applied.

A good painting contractor will quickly assess what kind of paint or surface they are needing to
cover. Some types of paint will not adhere properly if other types are under it. Usually primer
fixes the problem, but not always. A good painter will always test to verify what kind of paint
was on the surface previously. They also will not paint over wallpaper or any surface that can
literally ruin the new paint by saturating and bubbling. This may affect what can be put on the
wall and definitely will make a difference in the need to prime, or remove and prep.
When interior painting, Colorado Springs may offer a few challenges due to winter weather,
making ventilation difficult. A similar checklist applies, making sure all surfaces are covered well
or masked off. When done, a competent contractor removes all of the masking, cleans any
overspray areas or leaks in the mask, and cleans up the area entirely. If they agreed to move
furniture (usually the owner has taken care of that) they put it back. And if really a respected
firm, they will do a walk through after the paint dries to check for any spots they might have
missed or needing a touch up, and will leave you the excess paint so you have a match for
repairs in the future. And their entire work area is cleaned up, debris removed, paint cans gone,
and back to normal, except freshly painted.
A good painting contractor in Colorado Springs is worth their weight towards a good image and
a good price if selling a property or if you just need refreshed or a change. Contact them for a
free quote, ask the brand of paint they use, and watch the magic happen.