Painting Mistakes That You’ll Want to Avoid Doing

header-background
< Go Back
Placeholder ImagePainting Mistakes That You'll Want to Avoid Doing Here are some of the mistakes you want to avoid making when painting your house.

Painting is a tough job for anyone to tackle. It takes a lot of time to carry out the painting process, and finding a company to get the job done can be its own ordeal. With everything that goes into the job, people are prone to making mistakes when trying to paint their houses. Knowing how paint jobs can go wrong is the first step in ensuring you get the job done right. Here are some of the mistakes you want to avoid making when painting your house.

Skipping Prep Time

Before you can even begin painting, you have to prepare for the job. But there are people who won’t take the time to make the proper preparations. If you don’t take time to get your surfaces ready, the end result isn’t going to turn out nearly as well as you would hope.

Take some time to get your surfaces scraped of any cracks and peeling they have, and get everything cleaned up so that you can apply your paint smoothly. You’ll also want to get painter’s tape ready and make sure that patching compounds have had sufficient time to dry.

Trying to Save Money With Cheap Brushes and Rollers

Even the best paints available aren’t going to do you any good if you don’t have the right tools. Low-quality brushes and rollers are going to result in a poor-quality paint job. So, if you’re going to paint your own house, it’s in your best interest to put the extra dollar forward and invest in high-quality materials. You’ll be thrilled with your results. If you don’t like having to spend money on the needed supplies, you could consider hiring a professional painting company. Not only can they get the job done on your behalf, but they also come with their own tools, so you don’t have to purchase them yourself.

Choosing Not to Use a Primer

Primer is used to conceal flaws that your surface has and give you that smooth-looking finish. It’s fine to use mixes that have paint and primer all in one if the surface on which you’re painting is old and has had paint applied to it before. However, we don’t advise you to do this when painting on trickier surfaces, like wood, concrete, and plaster. A stand-alone primer is better to use on surfaces like those.

Contact Albaugh & Sons

Since 2003, Albaugh & Sons, LLC has been dedicated to meeting the fencing, decking, and home remodeling needs of homeowners throughout the greater Frederick area. All of our team members are experienced, well-trained, and committed to exceeding the expectations of every customer.

Visit our website here, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.

< Go Back

Customer Testimonials

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

4.8
Based on 229 reviews
powered by Google
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!!
js_loader