Best ways to prepare for a painter to come and work inside your home.

 So, it's that time and you've decided to have some interior painting work done. As exciting as it can be there are a few things you can do as a homeowner or tenant to make for a smoother process. Not all painters will do this, however a professional and courteous business should discuss with you their process before coming into your home. This is not to pass work off to you, it's more to make sure things are taken care of and any possible damage is minimized. In the long run as a business owner, I find people do respect a process and if they are physically able, are more than willing to work with you. Here are some of the things you can do.

Take pictures and decorations off the wall. Make sure to mark and identify what holes you would like to keep and communicate this to your painter. A good rule of thumb would be to leave any nails/tacks or picture hangers in place and only take things out where you would like the hole filled. Another thing you can do is if all nails have been removed, just circle with a pencil what holes you would like filled. Move valuable/priceless and personal items somewhere else so they are not broken or knocked over by accident. Bathroom items should be moved by you as well if someone is working in there. Clear wall shelving's of items. If you have a glass cabinet to be moved with some old China dishware for example or fragile items, you will definitely want to take that out. A kitchen or dining room table with a blanket on top is a good place for this temporarily. If you're having your closets painted clear them of clothing. If you're having the kitchen cabinets or pantry painted, you will want to clear them out as well. If possible, take down drapes or curtains. Blinds are usually something the painter can remove if needed but it's a good question to ask.

Something to remember is you can always ask the painters for help with some of these tasks. You should take responsibility for the fragile and valuable things but it's at your own discretion and a professional company should not have a problem helping. If you would like to move the furniture, center it in the room or pull it away from the wall at least 4ft to leave room for painting behind it. Centering the furniture is a good choice if you're having the ceilings painted. There are awesome little tools that you can put under the legs or feet of the furniture to slide it without damage, making things easier (Furniture slider). Other than mostly moving your own personal items it's pretty straight forward. Alot of painters will have a different process so it's always a good idea to ask what to expect of them and what will be included. Most companies should have no problem moving your furniture back and forth into place (with valuables cleared out and things put away). Depending on what they will or will not do can also be a gauge on your final decision. Use these sure-fire tips to help create a better experience for yourself next time you have interior painting work done.

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