The first reason that comes to mind is that a "professional paint job" will increase the homes value! There are many other reasons for painting before listing your home for sale. Another reason is damage repair, when the sellers have children or pets and there are loads of hand prints, scuff marks and wall marks that need more than a touch up. All those hand prints add up, especially when you see them all by the light switches, and doors. If you try and touch them up, they usually look worse, the professional term is flashing. Ever try spot removing on cheap flat paint?..You end up with a bigger mess! Nothing cheapens the look of a room when you see "touch-ups" or stains. Another reason to paint is due to the wrong color. Those reds or lime green or baby blues need to go. Nothing makes a room look smaller then these colors, neutral is the name of the game. A fresh coat of paint can hide a multitude of sins, most notable those of the smelly category.

On the exterior of a home, probably the most important, especially the front entrance way. While the realtor is trying to gain access, this gives the most important first impression to the buyers. Nothing more embarrassing then a poorly painted entry door. Rotten wood, peeling paint, mold and mildew is not exactly a selling point, in actuality it can cost you at closing. Home inspectors always point these things out.


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Interior and Exterior Painting Estimates... What Should You Expect?

So you have decided to hire a professional painting contractor to do your next painting project, That's a great idea as some jobs should only be handled by the pros. But, how do you tell the professional from the hacks? Whom should you choose? That's a tough question to answer, and I will only address some things to look for when hiring a professional painting contractor. A major consideration is the estimate. We use the estimate as a rough contract, so we try and make it as detailed as possible. I have listed a few things you should be looking for when ever a contractor furnishes you with an estimate. You need to look for specifics pertaining to how many coats of paint and of what thickness will be applied. It should be clearly noted the method of application, spray brush or roller. There is a big difference in over all quality and longevity between spray and roll. It should be clearly listed what brand and grade of paints are going to be used as they vary greatly in price and quality. It should be clearly indicated as to how many painters will be used and how many days it will take to complete the project. Most professional painting contractors both interior and exterior give detailed estimates. So a good sign of a reputable trustworthy contractor is a detailed estimate. If yours is lacking any of the basics I have listed then “Buyer Beware”. I will try and blog other things to look for in my next post.
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Mannion Custom Painting, LLC Service Areas.



Hi There- I have decided to quickly blog about the areas we cover, as many customers ask if we go to their neighborhood. Following is a partial list of our coverage area. Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Buck Head, Atlanta, Norcross, Duluth, Sandy Springs, Gainesville, Buford, Suwanee, Crabapple Woodstock. We also have started to service Gainesville, Flowery Branch and Hall County GA. If in doubt just give us a shout! We provide interior and exterior painting along with decroative Faux finishes, We also provide our clients with complete handyman services.






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