Professional Painter Did Bad Job

[Anonymous]

Just tell your GC the things that were not done quite right and ask when the subs can come back and fix it. And then rinse and repeat if needed. Your GC will likely not bat an eyelid and have the painter come back but on the off chance he does push back, I find calm but firm goes further than right but (externally) angry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the paint is that fresh it isn't fully dry likely and can be scraped off. See if you use your fingernail if any scrapes off

Take pictures first then do this ^. You can also mix Murphy's Oil Soap (assuming the wood is stained) with water in the regular amount and use that to dampen a cloth and gently rub on the paint. That should soften it enough to come off easily. Do now while paint is fresh.

The painter (and drywaller) should come back and make everything right. I've had painting done by professional painters and by our handyman. The professional jobs, while much more costly, certainly looked professional. There was only one thing I was unhappy with and it only happened one time. They did a rough patch job in a small, but visible area. I emailed a photo to the company and they immediately sent someone to fix it and you'd never know it was ever patched. The handyman did better than I would have done on my own, but not as nice as the professionals, and he was worth it for the price.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Spoke with contractor and he has no problem with the painter coming back for touch up, but I have no idea how to handle the paint on the wood. There is paint on every door frame where it meets the wall, as well as other places. The house our contractor showed us was impeccable, but it was a complete overhaul where mistakes could easily be rectified. We'll see what he has to say when he comes by. I have a feeling that he is going to downplay it.