Time to bring in the pros - or not?by Erin McLaughlin |
I admit it, I hate painting. It’s really too bad, actually, because it seems that there could be something therapeutic about the repetitive motion of running a roller over a wall. Before you admonish me for not practicing what I preach (after all, how many times have I said that the easiest thing to update a room is a coat of paint) I guarantee the only reason why I don’t paint is because I’m truly terrible at it. I’m impatient and never let the paint dry properly between coats (same problem with my nails - I never wear nail polish), and I tend to overload the brush or roller with too much paint. I’ve also discovered how truly economical it is to hire a pro. Knowing how a professional quality paint job can improve the look - not to mention value - of a home, it only makes sense that if you can’t do a proper job, bring in the pros.
I’ve probably painted over a 100 rooms in my life, and with each room, my style got a little more sloppy. For those of you who are also a wee bit sloppy, I have the perfect solution for you: painter’s mate GREEN tape. If I am desperate to paint a room and can’t find a pro in time, I’ll buy a few rolls and literally cover every surface that I don’t want to ruin with this terrific low-tack tape. It is an absolutely must-have for your toolbox.
Tags: hiring a painter, paint, Painter's Mate Green, painting rooms
