Video: Getting the Most Value for Your Painting Project

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Host, Sarah Rutan: When looking at bids for a house painting project, it’s important to weigh upfront cost against long-term value. Today we’re in Mountain View with Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Jay Furlong of Stanford Painting to learn more.

Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Jay Furlong: When choosing a painting contractor to paint your house, something that’s very important to consider is the long-term value versus the upfront cost. You may get a much more attractive upfront price from a contractor. And if that job’s not done properly, it will only last a couple of years. So, a $5,000 price tag that lasts 2 years is a much different proposition than a $10,000 job that’s done properly that will last you 10 to 14 years.

So, when you’re looking to pick a painting contractor, look at some of the details. The kind of work they’re going to do, the preparation, the number of coats, the quality of the paint. And don’t focus as much on the upfront cost. Because that may not be the best value for the situation.

Host, Sarah Rutan: To learn more from local top rated companies, visit our Diamond Certified Expert Reports at experts.diamondcertified.org.