What Needs to Be in Writing

 wallcovering tips

A professional paperhanger carefully prepares a comprehensive plan, estimating costs based on material, labor and experience specifications. A reputable wallcovering installer will not give you a sketchy, hastily prepared proposal.

You should detail exactly what you want from the installer. This can include defense of your household goods, office equipment and areas surrounding the job site as well as daily clean-up or cleanup upon completion of the project. Clean-up is sometimes an additional labor cost for the installer, so it may slightly increase the cost of the job.

Be certain that you or your decorator specify all the materials to be used. Your installer will do the same so that these details (measurements, pattern names, brand names, quantity and product information) will be part of the contract.

Make sure both parties understand the financial terms which should be spelled out in the contract. The total price, payment schedule and a cancellation penalty (if there is one) should be clear to both parties.

All changes to the original contract must be made in writing. Any amendments should be agreed upon by both parties before work is begun or continued.

If the contract which you and the installer agree is not complete in every meaningful area, do not sign it. Make sure you understand fully all terms and conditions. Affirm that you are getting exactly what you want, that you know the cost of each item and each service, that you're paying a fair price. If an item you want is not in the contract, you probably won’t receive it.

Know all the facts before you sign on the dotted line, and before you spend your hard-earned money.

Finally, don’t hesitate to ask your professional paperhanger to provide certification of insurance covering worker’s compensation, property damage and personal liability. Career wallcoverings installers are insured for the kind of work they do. This request should be easily met.

Provided by the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers.

If you would like a list of professional paperhangers who work in your area, please contact the headquarters of the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers:

Hirshfield’s employees will provide names of paperhangers and painters that frequent the store. However, Hirshfield’s will not warranty their work. Ask for references and carefully inspect the final completion of the project before paying for the work.


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