i hired contractors to repaint..

about paint matter, best u can seek advise from those paint consultants directly when u purchase the paint

nope..of course you can buy yourself if u want, just pay him for labor fee only

why? because sometimes the contractor usually buy less than amount required or buy lower grade paint with higher price tag or keep request money from u because the paint is finished (more than required quantity) there are many ways for them to songlap ur money if u dont aware.

so usually i will ask how many pail of paint he wanted then i will go to paint shop to buy. if finished, then i will go to buy again. For sure there is balance, but wont be more than 1 pail, unless the contractor is inexperience. The balance i will keep to touch up my house if needed.

it can be this way too..

but very subjective ya, some will just get part payment from you first then only started to paint. They might MIA after got your part payment or else paint for few days then MIA. The worst will tell you to give the balance payment because he needs money to buy additional paint..

haha..this one i give up. Imagine u need to paint your ceiling..

tried once and never again