Painting is one of the easiest ways to transform your living space. A fresh coat of paint can make a room feel clean again, while changing the color of a room can alter the mood and feel of that space. On a practical level, painting protects walls from damage, moisture, and wear, and make it easier to clean up if high quality products and techniques are used.

However, there’s more to getting those desired results than putting paint on a wall. The right wall preparation and the right products can have a huge impact on the both the immediate success of the project and its longevity as well. While using good technique and choosing the right products are not conceptually difficult, not everyone has the time or desire to do what it takes to get a quality result, and that’s OK. If that describes you, hiring a painter can be a desirable alternative that gets you your desired outcome more quickly and with less effort.

Below, I outline or general process when painting