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The Importance of Wearing Whites as a Professional Decorator
Is it important for professional decorators to wear whites and why? ProDec asked members of The Decorators Forum that very question. This is what they came back with
| Number | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes! Not only Important as PPE as Paints Can be Toxic/Corrosive. It also Distinguishes him/her from all the Other Tradesman on site. Plus, if you Ask me Personally it looks more Professional | |
| 2 | Yes, it’s important to wear whites. It gives the tradespersons a more professional look | |
| 3 | I’m a believer that wearing whites shows professionalism | |
| 4 | They are a uniform for decorators. It makes you look professional and reassures a customer that you’re not some jobsworth and you’re going to do a good job. The downside for me is there far too hot to wear in the summer. | |
| 5 | Gives an identity to decorators. Looks professional. | |
| 6 | I think it is important to wear whites as it is a sign of professionalism, however it’s fair to say that for some, they could become irritable. Therefore some decorators may not want to wear them. | |
| 7 |
Against – They can get heavy and pull your shoulders. | |
| 8 | Absolutely, it’s the mark/uniform of a professional. Everyone recognises a painter when they wear whites. Without whites you look like an average DIYer that has had a go at painting their own house. Wearing whites can also get you work through recognition. I.e. a member of the public will recognise a painter and ask for a quote etc . | |
| 9 | Yes, looks more professional | |
| 10 | Looks far more professional than turning up in a pair of Adidas popper pants and your dads old jumper! People can identify you as a decorator rather than just a scruffy looking sod. | |
| 11 | It is important. You have to look the part and be professional. Those that don’t just look like handymen | |
| 12 | I think it is important to wear whites and clean whites at that. I think it makes you instantly recognisable on site and in the street. Every trade has their own colours to wear and should do so in my view. | |
| 13 | YES! also its practical and useful. | |
| 14 | It is definitely important as it makes a decorator look professional and you should change the whites often as you don’t want to look scruffy. Cleanliness is paramount. | |
| 15 | Yes, I think so as it shows what profession you’re are working in. No arguments always have always will | |
| 16 | Yes. Gives a more professional appearance. Also don’t like decorators wearing their overalls to travel to site in!! | |
| 17 | I feel it is important to wear whites as a decorator, this defines the difference between a DIYer and a professional. It is always about appearance when working in a domestic setting and clients do not like you coming in to a house in scruffy jog bottoms. Also, as we do a lot of outside work the white repels the sun meaning we don’t overheat this is important for our health. | |
| 18 | 100% not important to be white. 100% needs to be comfy and look respectable. | |
| 19 | I think so, looks more professional | |
| 20 | Yes. Makes you look and feel more professional. Customers and public then can see you are a decorator. Public image. | |
| 21 | Yes, it’s what separates us from bob a job cowboys | |
| 22 | I’m defiantly for. Whites are synonymous with decorating and you want to look smart as your look represents your company | |
| 23 | I think so, I feel it gives the customer confidence in your ability | |
| 24 |
Against: in the summer working inside I find them horrible to wear. thin cotton joggers are what I wear and have never had any one comment on why I’m not wearing whites. I think a company logo t-shirt or trade t-shirt is more important. | |
| 25 | Looks professional | |
| 26 | Of course! Professionalism is important. Also, why wouldn’t you? Many pockets to use etc | |
| 27 | Yes, would you trust somebody who turned up to decorate your house looking scruffy or in joggers? | |
| 28 | It’s the uniform of decorators! You don’t see a fireman turning up in jogging bottoms and a hoodie |
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