3 Things Homeowners Should Do Before a Painting Crew Arrives 

Are you preparing for a home project that involves painting either the interior rooms of your home this winter,  or possibly a spring project that includes refreshing your home’s exterior? If so, you may want to take a few actions to prepare your home for the professional painting crew that will soon descend on your house. 

Often painting crews have a set way to prepare a room for a painting project. This could include cleaning the walls and surfaces that will be painted, along with protecting furnishing and flooring in the space before they start their work. 

While it is part of the job for painting crews to do their preparations before beginning your project, there are still some things that homeowners can do to make sure the project goes smoothly. 

#1 Clear The Room 

For interior painting projects, one of the best things any homeowner can do is clear the space being painted. This should include: taking down artwork off the walls, removing all knick-knacks, packing up items like books and blankets, and removing as many furnishings as humanly possible. For furnishings that can not be taken out of the space, it would be best to move them to the center of the room and cover them over for protection. 

The more open a space you give your professional painter the easier it will be for the team to prep the area and get started on your project. 

Don’t forget to remove electronics and unplug all devices that could become tripping hazards during a painting project. 

For items that are left, such as large furnishings that are too difficult to move or wall-to-wall carpeting, the crew will cover and protect these items throughout the process to be sure that no paint is dripped on your possessions. 

#2 Remove Distractions 

Obviously professional crews can work with some level of distraction as they have the experience and know-how to paint in many different circumstances. However, if you have small children or pets that could wander into a space being painted, try to remove any chance that a little one or a beloved pet could knock over paint or become a distraction to the crew. 

It is best to not only clear the space but ensure that your cat, dog, or little ones won’t wander into a work space. 

#3 Prep the Yard 

If your paint project is geared toward the exterior of your home, there are a few things you, as a homeowner can do to make things go as smoothly as possible. 

Similar to an interior painting project, homeowners should clear the yards of things that could get in the way of the painting crew. For instance, if your children’s outdoor toys are in the way, move them to a safer space or if your patio furnishings are blocking the painting area, move them temporarily. 

Another important task to be sure you complete before your paint crew arrives is to shut off any automated outdoor sprinklers. Many paint projects have been delayed or have to be repaired due to ill-times sprinklers that have gone off and wet painting  surfaces. 

Additionally, if you have any plantings or bushes that could be in the way of ladders or the crew, you may want to provide some level of protection by covering them with a burlap or protective covering. 

If you have any questions or steps you can take to make your project go smoothly talk to our crew before we start and we can help you prepare for the project in the days leading up to our arrival. 

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