Q: Is there an industry standard for painting contractors?

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This is a great question! The answer is, “Yes!”The name of the industry standard is our trade association: Painting and Decorating Contractors of America or PDCA for short.

Looking for a painting contractor?

When hiring a painting company, you’ll want to ask if they are associated with a number of groups such as the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America). You can even go to PDCA.org and find a painter within the association! When painting in the Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee Counties and surrounding areas, we recommend Burnett 1-800-PAINTING for outstanding service!

Why use the PDCA as a marker?

In order to be a member of the PDCA, you must comply with industry standards and even higher standards of the association. You want to make sure you hire not only a competent painter, but the one who is accountable to the most organizations will, undoubtedly, hold the best value and experience for your painting needs. This will save you time and money in the long run. You won’t be disappointed by the end of the project nor need to hire someone again to re-do what you originally wanted done. The money savings of having your painting project done right the first time is also a headache saver as hiring contractors can be a big chore!

When looking for the right painting contractor for you, finding one that is well networked in the area and nationally through different organizations will always bring you the best value and best experience. After all, no one wants to disappoint their neighbors or national trade association! Check out each contractor’s network locally and nationally and you will be much happier in the end.

 

 

 

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Vote for our vehicle for Best Painted Wagon National Award?

Phew! The holidays flew by! Here’s to making 2013 another fantastic year for all!

Wouldn’t it be great to do something you’ve never done before? Steve and I would like to do just that and we need your help!

Vote for Burnett 1-800-PAINTING's HHR in the Paint Your Wagon Contest

 

We are entering our Chevy High Hat Roadster into the Painter and Decorator Contractors of America “Paint Your Wagon Contest” and we need your votes for 5 out of 5 “brushes”!

Check out the competition and make your votes here!

Steve and I will be at the national convention when they announce the winner live! We’re excited!

Here is our submission to the contest: what do you think? Thank you, in advance, for voting!

 

HHR Paint Your Wagon Entry by Burnett 1-800-PAINTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Painter North Port, Florida Receives Video Testimonial from Mr. Dupree

Yes. My name is George Dupree [Phonetic] and Burnett Painting came out and painted my whole house, cleaned my deck, and painted my deck around my pool and my garage and the floor and I was very happy with them. They did exactly what they told me they were going to do. They were on time, very professional, and did a good job and I highly recommend them to anybody.

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Painter in Englewood, Florida Receives Painting Testimonial

Hi. My name is Jim Dunlap. We live in Englewood in Alameda Isles and we recently had some painting done by Burnett Painting. Josh was our painter and did a great job. He was very easy to get along with, very accommodating, and very meticulous in what he did and he showed a lot of pride in his workmanship. So we certainly recommend him to anyone. 

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Quotes for Home Painting Should Be by the Project, Not Hourly

It’s time to have your house painted. As you look for a painter, Venice painters can charge you in very different ways. Some will charge you by the hour and some will charge you by the job. It may seem like the hourly painter is giving you a better deal, however it could be a lot more expensive for you in the long run.

 

When you look at exterior painting in Venice, Florida, it’s typically a stucco home. Painting stucco can be very time consuming because of the texture. There is a particular art to painting stucco efficiently; however, not all Florida painters understand this. By paying hourly, you may be allowing a Venice painter to get familiar with the stucco process, which could be costing you more than it should.

Is hourly rate painting better than by the project?

Is hourly rate painting better than by the project?

 

If you want to avoid getting charged too much from a painter, Venice, Florida painters should give you a quote for the entire job, not an hourly rate. When you are given a quote by the job, you know exactly how much the entire job will cost without having to guess, re-evaluate midway or run out of money in the process.

 

It’s important that your home experiences quality exterior painting. Venice, Florida painters will recognize home obstacles and different stucco repair problems that could lead to spending more time on your home and provide you with a quote based on all of this information. Some painters will charge you more and others will charge you less, but when you get quoted by the job, you know that is the total amount that you will spend.

 

As you look for a Venice painter, you should be getting quotes from several different companies. Anyone who gives you an hourly rate, kindly ask for an estimate for the whole project. For the exterior painting in Venice, Florida, it’s impossible for a painter to tell you exactly how long it will take to complete the job, but you can rest easily knowing that they aren’t done with the job until your house is completely painted and Burnett 1-800-PAINTING waits until you are completely satisfied, too!

 

A Florida painter who charges by the hour is harder to compare prices with the rest– who usually charge by the project and ask for half down and the other half when you are ecstatic about the results. You deserve better on your home, which is why you should always ask for a full project quote, not hourly rate.

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Do I Need To Worry About Bright Colors Detracting From Selling My Venice, Florida House?

Most consumers are very visually oriented people. They make rash decisions based upon what they see on the surface. Just as you might think twice about eating an entrée that doesn’t look appealing, some may feel the same way about your home if the exterior painting in Venice, Florida isn’t what they are looking for.

 

venice florida painter turns ugly houses into things of beauty

You won't see this truck near your home when you hire Burnett Painting!

Bright colors may be attractive on some homes, but they are not for everyone. Depending upon the shade of the paint and the quality of the paint on the home, it could be enough to detract potential buyers from getting serious about your home. The benefit is that you can easily fix this by hiring a painter. Venice, Florida homes can look phenomenal simply by getting repainted.

 

A Venice painter can use their knowledge of the industry as well as the various communities around Venice, Sarasota and surrounding areas to provide you with suggestions on what the best paint color for your home is. After all, if exterior painting in Venice, Florida is the only thing preventing you from selling your home, then you need to consider making the cosmetic upgrade to increase the number of prospects.

 

Qualified Florida painters have been working with homes for a number of years. They understand what colors are out there and what color combinations work the best. This is beneficial for you because they can make the most out of your home without costing you a fortune. When you hire a painter, Venice, Florida homes can improve drastically.

 

Your Florida painter can help you with the color of your home as well as the trim, the front door, the garage door and all of the other features so that you can showcase your home in a way that will highlight all of the best features of your home.

 

Bright colors can showcase all of the wrong features of the home. In some cases, the color is so bright that potential homebuyers can’t even recognize any of the outstanding features of the home because they are so hung up on the color of the home that they can’t move past it. To enhance the home, sometimes it is necessary to focus on exterior painting.

 

Not every Venice painter has the experience with stucco or external painting to help you choose the right colors. When you want to sell your home and get the right colors to attract more potential buyers, it pays to find the best Florida painters in your area with a great eye for hues that can make the best recommendations for your house in Venice or any of the surrounding areas.

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Remodel Your Venice, Florida Home Using a Few Cans of Paint

Are you tired of what your home looks like from the outside? If you’ve thought about hiring a contractor to come and change out your roof, add new windows or anything else, you may want to think about just adding a change of color. The exterior painting of Venice, Florida homes can provide you with a remodel that is completely aesthetic.

 

cans of paintWhen you choose a quality Florida painter that understands what a color palette does for the exterior of a home, you can save a lot of money by having the remodeling take place with just a few cans of paint. The dramatic changes that a new shade of paint can make may surprise you. This can include changing the color of your garage door or even making it look like a wooden garage door. You can also change the front door and even the trim so that the features of the home stand out in a more prominent way.

 

Hiring a Venice painter for your Venice or surrounding area home can provide you with just what you’ve been looking for without having a contractor come out and remodel your home. You can save thousands of dollars just by getting the right painter out to your home.

 

Not every painter in Venice, Florida will be able to provide you with the features that you’re looking for. You need to find a painter that knows a few things about designs and can give you recommendations. Meet with a few painters and see what they have to say about your home and what they propose to do for your home.

 

A professional painter can show you palettes of colors and give you a visual so that you know what your house will look like when they are through. Exterior painting in Venice, Florida can help you to hide the features of the home that you don’t like and showcase the other features that you love. By using contrasting and complementary colors, all of this can be achieved without having to add or remove anything from your home physically.

 

You should meet with three or four Florida painters to discuss all of your options. This way you can make sure that you hire a professional painter. Venice, Florida homes as well as Sarasota and surrounding areas have made many improvements simply by using a few coats of paint. Think about how much money you can save just by painting your home.

 

An exterior painting in Venice, Florida is all you really need to highlight your home. Whether it’s the trim that you like or the columns of the house that you love, a professional Florida painter can enhance those areas so that they are what people see when they look at your house. After all, you should love the look of your home!

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Happy New Year from Burnett Painting!

Happy New Year from Burnett Painting!

Happy New Year from Burnett Painting!

Happy New Year!!

 

Phew! Did you do it? Did you accomplish your goals for 2011?  What do you want in the new year financially? Physically? Relationship-wise? Family-wise? Spiritually? Socially? Mentally? Let’s make some goals for 2012!

We have a goal to continue to give to  Pregnancy Solutions this year. Did you know that you are a part of that? With every job, 10% of the sale goes to Pregnancy Solutions.

baby feet - know your optionsSo, what is Pregnancy Solutions? Great question! Pregnancy Solutions is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that helps women with unplanned pregnancies. They offer free hospital grade pregnancy tests, ultra sound services, counseling, baby clothes, baby items, vitamins, toiletries, diapers, and, most importantly, unconditional love to expectant mothers and their significant others. Not to mention the classes they offer on everything from pregnancy, delivery, caring for newborns, to renting an apartment and balancing a checkbook!

babys heart is beating 18 days after conception

Baby's heart is beating 18 days after conception!

They see about 15 NEW clients each month. Many pregnant women who feel alone and scared are helped, cared for, and unconditionally loved. When considering options, 9 out of 10 women who see their baby in an ultrasound will choose life for that baby! How amazing!

So, THANK you in advance for helping us, help those who cannot help themselves-no matter what age. :)

 

 

 

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Love the One Your With! (aka, the painting of your Florida home)

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Burnett Painting will help you love the paint your with!

Whether you just moved into your home and it doesn’t have the sparkle you were hoping for or your home has just started to lose its sheen, you can avoid a humdrum looking house. A Florida painter will be able to provide you with a new coat of paint that will breathe new life into the exterior of your home. This includes painting the stucco, the trim, and even the front door and garage doors so that you can have a fabulous new look to your home.

 

You may wish to go with completely new colors than are currently in place. A Venice painter will be able to show you a wide palette of colors to choose from so that you can transform your home your dream. A new color may be all that your home needs to get the attention inside your neighborhood and ensure that you are happy with it for a very long time, but the stucco will thank you for providing protection from cracks that can happen by forgoing a painting project.

 

Changing up the trim colors can also brighten the features of your home. Using a distinct color on the trim as opposed to a lighter or darker color than the rest of the home will cause your home to look much more dramatic. Hiring a Florida painter will allow you to get their expert opinion on what colors would look the best based upon your style home.

 

A Venice Painter can provide you with a new coat of paint, in the same color or a different color, which will allow your home to look brand new. The Florida sun can take its toll on the paint on stucco over time. The average home should be painted every 5 to 10 years (if painted correctly) to avoid it losing its intended color. If it’s been awhile since the last time your home was painted, you may want to get a Florida painter to come over and give you an estimate.

 

Look around your neighborhood and take a look at what color schemes your neighbors have. Establish what works and what doesn’t work. Now go back and take a longer look at your own home. If you’re not happy with what you see, it may be time to do something about it. Hiring of a Florida painter can help you fall in love with your house all over again.

 

Many people choose not to buy a home simply because of what the exterior of the home looks like. They may not want the hassle of repainting a newly purchased home. Based upon the size of the home and variables such as the type of stucco and the level of accessibility, painting a home can be very affordable and is always worth the investment, if painted with a 9 year warranty. Spending a few thousand dollars on a Venice painter can dramatically improve the look of your home, allowing you to get the house of your dreams for less.

 

You don’t have to dread looking at your exterior home color. The right color will make a huge impact.

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Port Charlotte, Florida Painting Testimonial for Burnett Painting

Carol from Port Charlotte Florida Gives Burnett Painting Testimonial

Carol of Port Charlotte, Florida says Burnett Painting is the way to go. Thanks, Carol!

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