So you’ve been staring at your walls thinking, “Man, I should repaint this.” Maybe the colours are faded, or just boring now, or maybe there’s random stains and cracks you’ve been ignoring for a while .
Then you think — “how hard can it be? I’ll just do it myself, save some money.”
Yeah… that’s what I thought too. Until I actually tried it. And let me just say — hire local painters. Like seriously. It’s just not as simple as it looks on YouTube.
Here’s why getting a local pro is way better than doing it yourself.
1. Painting Is Not as Easy as It Looks
You see videos online where someone rolls paint on the wall and it looks so smooth and fast. But when you actually do it yourself… streaks, uneven coats, missed corners, paint on the ceiling, paint on your shirt, paint everywhere except where it’s supposed to be
Local painters actually know what they’re doing. They’ve done this like hundreds of times. Their lines are clean, the finish looks professional, and they don’t waste half a bucket on one wall like I did
️ 2. They Bring Their Own Stuff (And They Know What to Use)
When I tried painting myself, I had to go buy brushes, rollers, trays, tape, ladder… bro the bill was crazy just for equipment. And I still got the wrong size roller
Local painters come with all their tools — and they know which one to use where. Like, they don’t use the same brush for the ceiling and the corners (which I found out the hard way). Plus they usually bring drop cloths, cover furniture, and actually protect your floors.
⏰ 3. They Save You So. Much. Time.
I thought I’d finish painting one bedroom in a day. It took me three. And I still had to redo one wall. By the end, I was so tired I just left one corner unfinished for like 2 weeks.
Local painters come in, do the job fast — sometimes even with a team — and they’re done. You don’t have to spend your entire weekend sweating and cursing at a roller that won’t reach the top corner of the wall.
4. They Prep the Walls Properly
I didn’t even know wall prep was a thing. I thought you just paint over whatever’s there. Nope. That’s how you get peeling and patchy paint.
Pros will scrape old paint, fill in cracks, sand rough spots, apply primer — all before even opening the paint can. That’s why their work lasts longer and looks 100x better.
5. Local Means They Know Your Area
Hiring someone local is actually kinda underrated. They know the kind of houses around, what paint works best with your type of walls, and even what colours look good in your type of lighting or climate.
Plus, if anything goes wrong, they’re easy to call back. They’re from the area. They care about their reputation — unlike random contractors who disappear after getting paid.
Also, supporting local workers just feels good. You’re helping someone in your community earn, not just some big brand.
6. They Clean Up After
When you DIY paint, you’re left with a mess — trust me. I had paint on the switchboards, on the floor, even a little on my cat
Professional painters don’t just leave when the wall is done. They clean up, remove tape, move furniture back, and leave the space ready to use. That part alone is worth paying for, tbh.
7. It Might Not Even Be That Expensive
At first, hiring painters sounds expensive. But when you calculate the cost of buying tools, paint (which they often get at better rates), your time, the mistakes you’ll probably make and re-do, and the stress… yeah, it kinda adds up.
And with local painters, you can actually negotiate sometimes. They’ll work within your budget more than bigger companies might.
8. They Know Stuff You Don’t
Like how to deal with damp walls. Or which brand of paint is actually good and not just popular. Or how many coats you need. Or which finish works in the kitchen vs living room.
I literally used a matte finish in the bathroom once — big mistake, now it’s peeling because of moisture. A painter would’ve warned me. But I thought I knew better
Final Thoughts
Look, if you just wanna paint one small wall for fun or a DIY project, go ahead. But if you’re trying to refresh your whole house or even just a proper room, don’t do it alone. Hire a local painter who knows what they’re doing.
You’ll get better results, save time, avoid mess, and honestly just feel way less stressed about it.
Trust me — your back, your floors, and your walls will thank you later