We find the following questions are most often asked by homeowners.

Q. What should I look for in a painting contractor?
A. Look for a proven track record like Al's Custom Painting. You should be provided a detailed estimate or scope of work explanation. Be sure that the contractor you consider is fully licensed and insured. We are!!!

Q. Is application by brush better than application by spray?
A. A qualified, experienced painter can achieve a consistent quality finish with either application method. Often spray application is the most effective way to achieve the desired finish results.

Q. Should I use oil based or latex based paint?
A. Many years ago oil based paints were considered to be of higher quality and greater durability than latex paints. Due to trends toward environmental concerns, paint manufactures are no longer using many of the ingredients in oil based products that provided these advantages. Recent improvements in acrylic technology have made latex products equal to, and in some cases better than oil based products.

Q. Should I use flat, satin or semi-gloss paint?
A. The sheen would depend on the results you wish to achieve. Flat paints have greater touch up qualities. Satin and semi-gloss finishes are more washable but, they also tend to show any imperfections on the surface of the object being painted.

Q. Does it cost anything to get an estimate from Al's Custom Painting?
A. Absolutely Not! Just contact us at 760-670-9083 or use our online request form.

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