What to Avoid Doing When Painting Your Home

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Placeholder ImageWhat to Avoid Doing When Painting Your Home Here is what you should never do when painting your house.

There’s no such thing as being too careful when you’re working on a painting project. There are many things that can go wrong while your house is being painted, and you need to know what should be avoided while the project is being completed. Avoiding mistakes now will save you time and money in the long run. Here is what you should never do when painting your house.

Skipping the Tape

Painting needs to be done within certain boundaries, and when painter’s tape isn’t placed to define where you need to paint, it can lead to uneven paint lines. While professional painters shouldn’t make this mistake, it doesn’t hurt to monitor them and make sure they put the tape down as they should.

Avoid Using Primer

Whenever primer isn’t used, paint won’t be able to adhere properly to the surface. It also keeps the color from appearing as vibrant as it otherwise would. For these reasons, it’s best to always use primer when having your house painted. It may be acceptable to not use primer if the paint being used is designed to not need primer.

Avoid Doing Surface Prep

Some steps have to be taken before you can paint. One of those steps is to prep the surface for painting. You may need to fill a few holes in or sand the surface. Doing these things keeps the walls clean and in top shape. If you prepare the surface ahead of time, your paint will get applied smoothly and evenly. It also makes it easier for the paint to stick to your walls.

Assume That Your Walls Are Clean

Washing the walls isn’t something many people think to do before getting them painted. However, dirt can heavily influence the end result of your paint job. It leads to paint being distributed unevenly, and sometimes, the color can be impacted as well.

Take some time to clean off your walls before painting begins if you want the best results.

Choosing DIY Painting

Painting may seem like an easy job. Simply grab a brush and get painting, right? Well, it’s not that simple. Painting requires years of expertise to be done properly, and if you make mistakes, it becomes a waste of time and money.

The best way for you to stop mistakes from occurring is to hire a professional painting company to handle the task for you. You won’t have to be concerned about mistakes, and you won’t even have to purchase the painting materials because they will have their own tools on hand.

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.

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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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