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Due Diligence: Spend Time Now And Avoid Problems Later

Monday, May 9th, 2011

The other day I received an email from an individual wanting an internet painting quote. Her message read as follows: “New room – sheetrocked and taped, paint ready. Ceiling (8ft), sloped to 4′ knee walls, one closet, trim around window doors and baseboard. About 16×20. “

And that was it. The individual wanted to know “the bottom line.”  The potential customer wanted me to quote on this work sight unseen, and was undoubtedly contracting the entire project in this fashion. I declined to quote.

House painting is an investment in a home that, if done correctly, pays long-term dividends and enhances a home’s value and appearance. Or as our customers say, “House painting by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.” At Kevin Palmer Painting, we take a synergistic approach to painting, bringing together many different elements to achieve a greater result not obtainable independently.

Kevin Palmer Painting insists on meeting with potential painting clients to discuss their house painting needs. A responsible painter will not simply “leave the price in the mailbox.” There are too many variables needing to be clarified in order to serve a customer’s best interests.

What is the condition of the ceilings and walls? Has the taping been done properly? How will paint sheen affect the finish product? Flat finishes hides a multitude of sins while sheen enhances wash ability. Lighting needs to be considered as it reflects off ceilings and walls. Is paint odor a consideration? Some products contain more VOC’s than others, and paint performance i.e. wash ability, scrub ability, resistance to mold and mildew, resistance to fading, ease of touch-up etc. are all factors which need to be considered and discussed. Who will be doing the work? How long have they been a house painter? How long have the painters worked for your company? Are the painters supervised?

At Kevin Palmer Painting we understand the devil is in the details. The house painters at Kevin Palmer Painting wear booties over their shoes to protect our customer’s floors. Smoking is never permitted; our trained professional painters are punctual, polite, skilled, and hard-working. We take care of our customer’s homes whether carefully covering furniture or making sure the perennial bed against the side of the house is protected.

In fact “the bottom line” is made up of so many variables, it is incumbent on the homeowner to spend time with their painting contractor, review the project, address needs and concerns, and attain a level of comfort insuring that the homeowner and contractor are on the same page.

At Kevin Palmer Painting, we have been servicing the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, power washing, and low pressure roof cleaning needs of fine homes in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT for nearly a half century. If you are considering investing in the best painting work possible and want to discuss your next residential painting, commercial painting, or power washing project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

 

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Paint Your Home Regularly, and Let It Work for You

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

Every spring Kevin Palmer Painting receives a flurry of calls from homeowners anxious to market their homes.  Their Realtor has advised them to paint their house because interior and exterior painting will maximize their return on investment. The homeowners want their homes painted immediately and presentable for selling as soon as possible.

House painting has proven to be a significant way to maximize the value of a home. And while house painting is probably the best single way to enhance a home’s value, it is ironic that the homeowner will not get to enjoy the satisfaction and beauty of living in the house they are now hurriedly trying to spruce up and sell.

Paint your home regularly! Kevin Palmer Painting keeps this Farmington CT home in picture perfect condition.

A better solution is to paint your home on a regular basis. Exterior painting every four to seven years will insure that a home is properly protected and maintained. Prospective home buyers certainly notice which properties are painted and maintained, and if they don’t, their house inspector surely will. A regularly painted home, power washed, properly prepared, and professionally painted will keep a property looking its best, and the cost per year will be minimized.

Paint Your Home Regularly & Avoid Costly Repairs

This gorgeous Avon, CT home is maintained to perfection by the house painting professionals at Kevin Palmer Painting.

Deferring painting and staining is a costly proposition in the long run. The work eventually will need to be done, and the cost of expensive carpentry repairs, window and door replacements, and deck rebuilding is added to the bill. In addition, a neglected home can rarely be brought to the standards of a regularly maintained home. There are too many costly repairs that need to be completed and oftentimes that means rebuilding and retrofitting to match the existing, an expensive alternative. When the increased costs are added to the bill, it is easy to appreciate that the least expensive way to protect and maintain a home and its value is by professionally painting on a regular basis.

Attention to detail and exceptional customer service make Kevin Palmer Painting the #1 choice of West Hartford, CT and Farmington Valley homeowners seeking the best in interior and exterior house painting services.

Kevin Palmer Painting regularly services the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, power washing, and low pressure roof cleaning needs of fine homes in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT. If you are considering investing in the best painting work possible and want to discuss your next residential painting, commercial painting, or power washing project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com .

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Our Painting Customers Have Spoken…It’s Unanimous!

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Kevin Palmer Painting is fortunate to have worked for numerous painting customers in Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and West Hartford CT. Here are a few of the many comments and compliments we have received:

This interior painting customer from West Hartford, CT is a repeat customer. She has a lovely home which is meticulously maintained. She required some carpentry renovations in addition to our painting services. It was our pleasure to be of service.

“Dear Kevin. Thank you for a job well done! Rusty was most accommodating, and he, Rob, Wald, and your carpenter were a pleasure to work with. It was so nice to see Rob again, and I am sorry I didn’t get the chance to say Goodbye. I told everyone I’d miss them when they were gone- and I do!! Thanks again.” M.Z., West Hartford, CT

Accommodating people’s busy schedules is very important to everyone. Our painters are always respectful of our customer’s time and property.

“Kevin – Thanks for a very timely and great house painting job. Very nice crew and everything left clean. The neighbors are all saying “Looks great!”” L.M., Simsbury, CT 06070

“Dear Kevin and crew – You did a fantastic job painting our house! Not only did you do it at a time when I really needed you, you were all so nice, receptive and supportive.  The paint job is beautiful, neat, and of skillful quality.  Not only are you great painters, but wonderful people, too. Thank you Kevin!”  K.Z., Simsbury, CT

Our interior and exterior painting customers can rely upon Kevin Palmer Painting to go the extra step – to make every effort to meet and exceed expectations. It is rewarding to receive a letter like this:

“Dear Kevin. Many thanks for a painting job well done. Rusty and the others did great work together during weather that was quite hot and humid. You have a wonderful crew of workers who are very competent, quiet, quick, neat, and friendly. Not many, if any, can equal all that! We are so pleased to see our home once again enhanced by your standards!! I sincerely appreciate your care and concern.’ R.P., Canton, CT

Comments on our work are always appreciated. We work hard to please all of our painting customers. This note was particularly gratifying:

“Kevin and your team of painters – What a magnificent work of art you and your team performed on our home! Many, many thanks! The team you have assembled has no match. They are all true gentlemen, and work together as no other group I have seen in all my, almost 80, years. By the end of the work they were a part of our family and Bobbie and I will miss all of you. The very, very best of health and happiness to you all.” S,S., Simsbury, CT

When customers are at work or away from home, it is absolutely necessary to have honest, trusted, skilled professionals working on their homes. Kevin Palmer Painting has just that. We have absolutely the best painters, anywhere, – no exception.

“Thank you, Kevin.  for the excellent painting work on our home. It was done very professionally. Thank you! Rob made the house look new again!! It was so nice to come home to see our freshly painted house this week. Everything is beautiful! Best wishes to your painting crew.” G.G., West Simsbury, CT

“Kevin, Rusty, Rob, and the entire painting team – Thanks so much for a job well done on the interior painting of my home. I am really pleased with the results… and all my neighbors are impressed too. Hopefully some referrals will be coming your way. All the best.” K.S. West Hartford, CT

Not all jobs are the same. Kevin Palmer painting provides a variety of interior and exterior painting services with 1 goal in mind: We give each and every customer the best paint job possible. It is our aim to make everyone a repeat customer. And we usually succeed.

“Dear Kevin and Rusty – The house painting looks great! We know we can always count on you for a job well done. Thanks again!” S.H., West Hartford, CT

“Kevin – I just want to take a moment to let you know how pleased my wife and I are with the wonderful painting job your company did on our deck and pergola… It came out great! We will definitely use your painting services again in the future.” J.F. Avon, CT

“Dear Kevin – We are thrilled with the exterior painting job you did on our home. We walked around our house tonight and could not believe it was the same place we have been living in for the last 5 years. The house looks new. We have a modest home and we do much of the work ourselves. After attempting to paint our home for the last 2 years, you were able to impeccably match the color we selected and blend the existing paint with a stain. The end result was amazing and the cost very reasonable. We are very relieved not to have to climb a ladder to paint again. Rusty and the painting crew were very conscientious and respectful of our family, including the dogs. Phone calls were made to us immediately to keep us apprised of progress and to make sure we were satisfied. Our calls to you were returned just as promptly. We really appreciated the time, patience, and professionalism you and your crew exemplified throughout the project. We would gladly recommend your services and will exclusively use your painting business in the future.” C.M. West Hartford, CT

“Dear Kevin – John and I are so pleased with the work Rusty and his painters did at our home. They really paid attention to detail and the quality of the painting work really shows. Our 30 year home looks 10 years younger!! Super job, will definitely call you for all painting work in the future!” L.A. Canton, CT

A heartfelt thanks to all our painting customers for the kind words!  We will always do everything possible to hear our customers say “Painting done by Kevin Palmer Painting looks better, lasts longer, and offers the ultimate in beauty and protection.”

Kevin Palmer Painting services the interior painting, exterior painting, house staining, and power washing needs of fine homes in West Hartford CT and the surrounding Farmington Valley towns of Avon CT, Bloomfield CT, Canton CT, Farmington CT, Granby CT, and Simsbury CT. We have decades of painting experience. Let us exceed your painting expectations. For further information or to discuss your next residential painting, commercial painting, or power washing project you can reach us at (860) 658-2441 or visit us on the web at www.kevinpalmerpainting.com.

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Quality Paint

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

This is a post about using high quality paint products. We recommend Benjamin Moore products.

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