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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Professional painters also want to sell you the paint, too.

Are they certified, licensed, and insured?

Never hire a contractor that isn’t all of the above.[/quote]

Certified licensed and insured?  Certified in what?  Making shit up on the internet?

*never* hire a painter who isn’t certified, licensed, insured?  Wtf?  I would imagine the number of times people check the insurance status of any painter can be counted on one hand - let alone whatever certification you value.[/quote]

Are you serious?  These things are really important.

There is absolutely no way I am having people up on tall ladders on my property if they are not insured in my jurisdiction. This is really important in an area like DC because we have several jurisdictions. Certifications that might apply (if your house is older) are lead-safe or other hazardous material remediation. I wanted a popcorn ceiling gone and was shocked how many painters wanted to sand it. You might not know why that is appalling, which is fine, but knowledgeable painters with certifications in hazardous materials do. So I picked one.

We always ask for copies of certificates for painters and contractors. Reputable qualified people do not bat an eye and often send them proactively or have them on their website. [/quote]

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