Wearing Whites as a Professional Decorator

The Importance of Wearing Whites as a Professional Decorator

Is it important for professional decorators to look the part? ProDec asked members of The Decorators Forum about the importance of wearing whites as a professional decorator.

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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

Yes, it’s important to wear whites. It gives the tradespersons a more professional look

I’m a believer that wearing whites shows professionalism

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.

Gives an identity to decorators. Looks professional.

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.

For – They keep your clothes clean. Extra storage. You can leave and contamination from your work environment in your van.

Against – They can get heavy and pull your shoulders.

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 .

Yes, looks more professional

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.

It is important. You have to look the part and be professional. Those that don’t just look like handymen

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.

YES! also its practical and useful.

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.

Yes, I think so as it shows what profession you’re are working in.
No arguments always have always will

Yes. Gives a more professional appearance. Also don’t like decorators wearing their overalls to travel to site in!!

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.

100% not important to be white.
100% needs to be comfy and look respectable.

I think so, looks more professional

Yes. Makes you look and feel more professional. Customers and public then can see you are a decorator. Public image.

Yes, it’s what separates us from bob a job cowboys

I’m defiantly for. Whites are synonymous with decorating and you want to look smart as your look represents your company

I think so, I feel it gives the customer confidence in your ability

For: it saves getting paint on your jog bottoms and I suppose it makes you look professional

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.

Looks professional

Of course! Professionalism is important. Also, why wouldn’t you? Many pockets to use etc

Yes, would you trust somebody who turned up to decorate your house looking scruffy or in joggers?

It’s the uniform of decorators! You don’t see a fireman turning up in jogging bottoms and a hoodie.

importance of wearing whites as a professional decorator.