The word refurbish and renovate could take on a whole new meaning when you hire the right kind of painter to do the job. Very often we have workmen or contractors who are quite unable to understand that requirements that we have. As you see the work unfolding, you feel that you have been grossly misunderstood, and they have ended up doing something that you did not want in the first place! This could be irritating and of course, a waste of money as well. How do you ensure that this does not happen? You are probably thinking about how someone can listen to instruction and go ahead and do the exact opposite of what he thought. This could happen when the workman or team are not professional enough to follow the instructions given.
Old Buildings
Before you start on the work it is necessary to have a clear idea of what kind of building you are going to transform or renovate. Let us imagine that the building is one that has masonry walls and is about fifty years old. How does one work on a painting estimate for such an old building? You need to first do a record of the condition of each part of the building. For instance, you need to make a note of the state of the walls, roofs, flooring, etc. It would be good to find out when it was last painted or redecorated. Once you have these bits of data with you, it becomes a lot easier to manage and plan.
Walls
It is a common misconception that walls are the easiest to paint and refurbish. What most of us do not understand is that there could be multiple layers of grime and old paint or putty that are lurking below the surface that you can now see. A professional contractor who undertakes painting jobs will be able to tell you with one look or scrape, that there are pre-painting works to be completed. Here again, the age of the building matters and so does the climate that is prevalent in your location. You can make a decision on the kind of paint and finish to use, once you discuss this with your painter.
So, please do remember that it takes quite a bit of planning, budgeting, and of course a certain level of imagination to get the desired result. A good contractor will be able to guide you through the process.