5 Common Residential Painting Mistakes

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Placeholder ImageResidential Painting Mistakes At the end of the day, if you want your home to look great, it is best to leave the exterior painting to a professional residential painting company, like Albaugh & Son

Your home is your castle, but you don’t want to have your castle stick out in a negative way because of a poor residential painting job.

It’s not every day that you are in need of residential painting, so it’s common for most people to make a few mistakes. Let’s take a look at how you can keep your home looking pristine by avoiding these 5 common residential painting mistakes.

1. Purchasing Low-Quality Paint

There’s nothing wrong with being thrifty, but you don’t want to try to cut corners with cheap and inferior paint. Cheap paint is cheap for a reason: it’s harder to apply, it won’t last as long as quality paint and the color may not turn out the way you expected it to. In order to do a residential painting job right the first time, spend the extra money to invest in quality paint.

2. Purchasing Cheap Brushes and Rollers

All paint brushes and rollers are not equal, and you will quickly learn why some brushes and rollers are cheaper than others. Cheaper brushes and rollers can actually affect the appearance of the paint, so spend a few extra bucks to get the right equipment to get the job done right.

3. Lack of Preparation

All surfaces you plan to paint need to be prepared before you can start layering on a fresh color. If your residential painting job is on the outside of the house, make sure to remove loose and peeling paint by sanding. If you are painting the inside of your home, make sure to wash the walls and woodwork.

4. Painting in Poor Weather Conditions

Even the best painting companies in the world run into issues when the weather is poor, and this can really cut into the time it takes to finish a residential painting project. Your best bet is to paint in mild weather, so avoid months that feature extreme hot or cold temperatures. Also, try to look ahead to do your best to avoid windy or rainy conditions.

5. Not Using a Professional Residential Painting Service

In the long run, you are going to save time and money if you pay someone who can get it right the first time. You probably aren’t a professional painter, so don’t feel bad about hiring a company that offers exceptional craftsmanship and skill.

Residential Painting Professionals in Frederick

You wouldn’t try to paint your car yourself, right? So why would you try to paint your own home?

At the end of the day, if you want your home to look great, it is best to leave the exterior painting to a professional residential painting company, like Albaugh & Sons located right here in Frederick County, Maryland. We specialize in exterior residential painting, with years of experience to guide us. For more than a decade, Albaugh & Sons has been helping our clients improve the look of their homes at competitive prices.

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The estimate you receive for your project is not only competitive; it is extremely accurate. You will not encounter hidden charges or “extras.”

If you have any questions about our Residential Painting Services, please contact Albaugh & Sons at 301-964-9379. Whether it’s painting, fence installation, or any other service we offer, the Albaugh & Sons team will get the job done right!

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Customer Testimonials

We could talk all day about the happy homeowners we’ve provided additions and renovations for, but the real measure of merit lies in customer reviews. See what people are saying about Albaugh & Sons.

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!
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