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Painting is somewhat unique in the contracting industry in that there are no established certifications to get licensed or quality standards that every company is supposed to follow. In the state of Washington for instance, the only thing needed to get a license is a bond and insurance coverage. So, how are you supposed to know that the painters that show up to paint your home are properly trained, or that they even know what a quality paint job is supposed to look like? The answer might surprise you.
Most painters learn to paint on-the-job. Ideally, this should be part of a formal training program that includes extensive study of fundamental painting techniques such as those contained in the Painting & Decorating Craftsman’s Manual, along with practical application that is checked out and certified by a quality manager. They should progress along until they have reached a level of certified professionalism that allows them to meet the quality standards for all aspects of the type work they are doing.
nUnfortunately, not all painting companies have such a program. Some painters may have no formal training. Often the only experience that painters get is through their peers or by trail and error. While this certainly is a valid way to learn, this typically takes longer to teach quality painters, and it doesn’t offer any standards that can be counted on industry-wide. Ultimately, this can lead to a large variation in the actual skill level of the painters that will work on your project.
nAnother thing to consider is the warranty on the paint itself. Most paint company warranties do not apply if there was “improper surface preparation or application of the coating.” This can be a problem if your paint job starts to blister or peel prematurely due to faulty craftsmanship.
nAs a solution to this, the Painting Contractors of America (PCA) developed Industry Standards to make the painting industry transparent to both contractors and consumers.
The PCA Industry Standards:
These standards cover a range of issues that commonly become the subject of misunderstandings, or in extreme cases, contract disputes. They provide guidance for both the contractor and the consumer concerning how such differences can best be avoided, and save time and money when used and referenced in painting quotes and contracts.
All participants in the architectural, design, construction, and painting industries benefit from the use and circulation of such standards. And all consumers benefit from their use by ensuring that they are provided with the best value for their painting expenditures.
Arclight Painting is a proud member of PCA and adheres to the Industry Standards. We also use these as part of our extensive apprenticeship program. In this way you can rest assured that we will always provide you with the highest quality paint job that meets or exceeds these standards.
Agnes Felicia2024-06-24Arclight did exterior painting on our house. Shawn did our initial appointment and he explained about how they would do the job and what makes them different than others. He is very detailed and humble that my husband was hooked and did not want to choose other company although there are other companies with lower bids, but you’ll get what you’ll pay for. Jean and his team did the actual work and they were courteous and always gave us update. They had to climb tall ladder because we have 3 stories house and they did couple patch on our doors and walls. Overall, we can recommend Arclight for your painting needs.Tana Ingersoll2024-06-13Arclight just completed a full exterior job on our home and we couldn't be happier with their service, the quality work and the value. The house looks like a brand new home!Mary King2024-06-07We were very pleased with the work and professionalism of the Arclight team. They were thorough, tidy, and not intrusive at all.Canice Poon2024-05-29Thanks Stanley and team! I have no idea what I’m doing with house maintenance so it was great to have you coming by after the paint dried and checked that everything looked up to your standards. I won’t forget your statement of “well that’s not going to sell” and making sure you had a chance to come back and fix the issues you saw. Of course getting it in the first visit is nice, but having a professional check things over makes me trust your team a lot. Highly recommended!Adam Lamb2024-05-22We had a really good experience with our client. He did a professional job on time and on budget.George Monica2024-05-21The guys who worked on my project were great!Anand Sankar Bhagavandas2024-05-19Excellent and professional service.Mark Pepitone2024-05-18We are really happy with the job Arclight did with the exterior paint on our house. We did schedule the job out for a year, which was really helpful. Throughout the job, they were very honest, had a good eye for detail, and were quick to touch up even after the job was completed. They also have a 5-year warranty on their work, which makes me feel really confident in their work.Dave (OV)2024-05-18Just got an exterior job done by Dan, Colby/Cody from the Arclight team. They were respectful, detail oriented and communicative throughout the several days work. Our neighbor was also impressed with their diligence and hard work and meticulous nature as they stripped the weather and wear from some of the wood exterior before coating and refreshing it for the next few years. They did work on our cedar fences to brighten things up from the dull gray wear over the last few years of winter rains. Clean up and walk-through was efficient and thorough, which they did to make sure we were fully satisfied with the work. Highly recommended and will seek them out again in the future for any interior or exterior painting needs.Kathleen Cissell2024-05-16I highly recommend Arclight Painting for your exterior home. They did a wonderful job of upgrading our paint job, including trim and 2 coats everywhere. Our house is two story on a hill, so they did a lot of ladder climbing. We are so grateful we did not need to climb ladders ourselves! They were always on time, kept us informed at all times of the schedule, did exceptional masking and preparation work, and were good to clean up afterwards. In other words, practically perfect! Thanks, Arclight painters!
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