When it comes to painting, there’s an array of different factors to keep in mind. Quality of the job needed to be done, the time it will take, and what company to hire.

One question you are probably also wondering: Should I hire a student company or a professional company to get my work done?

The factors we encourage you to consider beforehand is what type of work you are looking to get done, your timeframe, and your budget.

Painting and buying a new home — Should you hire a professional or a student? It depends on the type of work, timeline, and your budget.

What type of work do you want done?

The first thing to consider is what you want done, and the expertise it will require.

JOBS FOR STUDENTS

Student painters are the perfect choice for something simple, like staining of a deck. They also are a good choice for the simple painting of a few interior walls, or a fence. Hiring our student company, Quality Student Painters, is perfect for a simple job that you want to be done quickly and for when you wish to save a few dollars.

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If one of these jobs is what you are looking to get painted, consider hiring a student from QSP:

Single rooms or accent walls
Touchups and repaints
Fences and gates
Small sheds or backyard fences
Doors
Trim and baseboards
Jobs for the pros
When jobs require more intricacy, specialized techniques, and overall higher quality, you turn to the professionals at Painters Enterprise to get the job done.

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Here’s a list of jobs that would be best for our professional company:

Painting of a full house or large renovation
The exterior of a building
A community fence or area
Commercial buildings or offices
Multiple buildings or houses
Cabinets
These are just some examples of jobs in which the expertise is necessary to be satisfied with the results of a painter’s service.

What is your timeline?

Time is something that no one wants to waste. We can all agree that no one wants a job to take 3 days longer than it needs to, and also that no one wants to wait days to be fit into a painter’s schedule. Here is the time benefits of booking a student versus a professional.

Jobs for Students

Student painters are best to hire for fences, staining, and simple interior work. They are comfortable and skilled at these services, meaning they will be efficient in getting the job done within an average of three days.

For simple jobs, professional companies will oftentimes prioritize their larger commercial jobs on their schedule first, meaning that you will have to wait for some time to get a job completed that could have been booked within the next day.

Jobs for the pros

Professional painters should be hired for jobs that you anticipate will take a longer amount of time because of the size and complexity. A professional will be more efficient and skilled from experience to get a job done within the appropriate time frame and is less likely to need to do further touchups on their mistakes. They skip the learning curve that most students experience on a new job and can get right to making your vision a reality.

Because of this experience advantage, you are more likely to receive the promise of high-quality paintwork completed within a short timeframe.

What is your budget?

The last thing to consider is the budget and, in turn, the quality you anticipate for your job. Here are a few points that play into the breakdown of cost:

Overall cost

Our student company typically charges lower hourly rates and can offer more affordable options for small-scale projects

Our professionals usually have higher rates per hour due to experience, expertise and overhead costs.

Material Costs

Professionals typically use higher-grade, durable materials that ensure a long-lasting finish.

Students may use standard-grade materials to keep costs low, or materials can be provided by the homeowner, also lowering the overall quote amount.

Durability and Maintenance

Students may require more frequent touchups or maintenance, whereas professionals offer higher quality work the first time around, reducing the need for frequent repaints. This equals better value over time.

With these questions to consider before booking an estimate, we guarantee that either team will work with you to make your vision come to life and provide satisfactory, quality work.