Painting & Staining Prep Steps

No matter if you are having and interior or exterior painting job done, there are some ways in which you can prepare the areas to be painted so that the painters can move around easily and do their job quickly. While much of the responsibilities fall on the shoulders of the contractors, there are several things you can do to ensure that this painting or staining job goes smoothly.

Exterior Painting & Exterior Staining
Spills and overspray are the two things you need to consider with your exterior painting jobs. Most painting companies will use airless sprayers to paint or stain your home. While these machines are very controlled and accurate, nobody can predict the wind. Quick gusts can push the spray line onto windows, plants, toys, and many other things.

Our advice is pretty simple. Move anything in your yard that can be moved. This includes outdoor furniture, swing sets, toys, potted plants, grills, lawn ornaments, door mats, and move your vehicles as far away as possible. Your painters will most likely move these things out of the way, but if you do it before they arrive, it will allow them to get started that much quicker, which will allow them to finish that much quicker.

Plants, water features, shrubs and other objects that cannot be moved but should not be painted will be covered by the painters. They will bring tarps and drop cloths, and this will not be any worry.

Interior Painting & Interior Staining
Interior staining is a little trickier, and interior painting is just as difficult. Since this is inside and you don't want your countertops, carpet, and furniture coated in paint or stain, there is much to prep for. The good news here is that painters and stainers want to do all the prep work themselves so that they can be sure that everything is taped off exactly how they want it to be. This leaves you with little to do. However, here are some things you should consider to expedite the painting and staining process.