Do-It-Yourself Or Hire A Pro?

Sometimes DIY doesn’t always mean “do-it-yourself”. Often times, it can end up meaning “did it yucky”. People often throw around the question of do-it-yourself or hire a pro. Some projects that have online tutorials, like baking, decorating ideas, and workout tips, often work out great for the users. However, there are some things, like faux painting, which you shouldn’t try on your own. We have some reasons why it’s better to hire a pro.

The Two E’s: Equipment & Education

Faux finishing requires specific techniques and those techniques require specific tools. Some patterns and specialized looks cannot be created without certain pieces of equipment. These pieces aren’t often available to the public

Regina trained at Vigini Studios in San Antonio on how to create customized looks for your home or office. She also continued her painting education with Faux Effect classes with Master Teachers. Regina even takes “continuing education” courses so she’s always up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques. This kind of experience just isn’t something that can be learned from a YouTube video or Pinterest tutorial. She has spent over ten years perfecting her technique and that’s difficult to duplicate.

It’s Easier To Start From Scratch

It’s difficult to remove ingredients from a recipe once it’s been mixed together. It’s kind of the same way with a home improvement project. Trying to correct a mistake can sometimes require more time, money, and effort than starting with a blank slate. Too-thick paint, removing wallpaper, tearing up tile…it all increases the workload.

Tiiiiime Ain’t On Your Side

Not quite like the Rolling Stones sang it, but you get our drift. It’s really easy to underestimate the amount of time required to complete a project. When you’re in a time crunch, whether it’s upcoming holidays or company coming to visit, it’s easy to overlook certain details. Your time is important…Royalty Finishes know this and we work with your schedule.

Getting In Over Your Head

Seeing a gorgeous paint scheme in a magazine can definitely get your DIY going. However, if a technique or style is beyond anything you’ve every tried before, it’s best to leave it to the pros who do it on a daily basis.

We hope we’ve been able to give you a touch of an idea of why it’s better to go with a professional than to attempt to try faux finishing yourself. While you might get close to what you imagined, it’s definitely more difficult than it looks. We want you to be happy with the finished product and we’re confident we can help transform your home or office into something spectacular!