Interior Paint Preparation

Great Paint Prep / Quality Finish Preparation is the most important determining factor in achieving a quality paint job. We believe that our preparation steps separate ourselves from most other painting contractors.  We are extremely particular.

Paint Preparation Procedures

Below are some of the procedures we use before starting an interior paint job.

1. Cover the furniture with a drop cloth to protect it from dust and paint. 

2. Remove all pictures and other things that are hanging on the walls.

3. Remove and/or cover all electrical switch plates,  receptacle plates, cable TV outlets and/or phone jack covers.

4. Remove and/or cover all electrical fixtures on the wall or ceiling

5. Remove and/or cover hardware including window latches, doorknobs, etc.

6. Cover up things that can't be moved

7. Mask tape and plastic sheets to cover open receptacles, switches and other surfaces that will not be painted

8. Cover the floor with drop cloth or appropriate protection

9. Remove dirt, dust and other substances that can prevent your new coat of paint from sticking

10. Careful inspection of surfaces to be painted; looking for cracks, holes and other surface imperfections

11. Fill in holes, smooth out rough areas, patch cracks and minor drywall repair if needed

12. For  woodwork; remove any loose or flaking paint, sand to take the sheen or gloss off, patch any holes or gouges and/or replace or add any pieces needed

13. Finally vacuum up dust

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