hi fren,

I recently painted my whole d/s link. 22 X 75.
I bought the paint and tools.
Hired a team of 2 Indonesians and I took leave for 5 workings days to supervise.

I used Joton Straxx Matt for Internal. Joten Extreme for external.
Budger paint about RM1500.

Reasons to hire;
1. Reasonable wages. Each man wage is only RM80 per day.
2. Skill. They "potong kaler" with such ease. Also fix any cracks on the walls.
3. Consistency. Important when painting dark colours. Their work is smooth and even tone.
3. Mixing. They add 25% water which helps me save a bit on paint.
4. Time. I tried and cannot match their speed la. 
5. Hazard. They easily climb up the roof to those hard to reach places. 
6. Hard work. Its really tiresome to paint. 
7. Profesionalism. Yes, even labourers can be professional and they take pride in their work.

My painter is Mr Mat Salleh @ 016 - 386 4768

Need i say more?