How to Prepare Your Home for Interior Painting
A little preparation before your painters arrive can help your project move more efficiently and protect your belongings. While a professional painting company handles masking, floor protection, and surface preparation, there are a few simple things homeowners can do before work begins.
At As You Like It Painting Company, Inc., we've been helping homeowners throughout Palm Beach County and Martin County since 1983. We make the painting process as easy and stress-free as possible.
Move Small and Fragile Items
Remove pictures, artwork, mirrors, lamps, decorative accessories, electronics, and other fragile items from the rooms being painted. This helps protect valuable items and gives the painters more room to work safely.
If possible, pack these items together in another room until the project is complete.
Clear Furniture Away from the Walls
If you are able, move smaller furniture toward the center of the room. Large furniture can often remain in place, as professional painters typically cover and protect it with clean plastic and drop cloths.
Creating extra workspace along the walls helps the painters work more efficiently.
Take Down Wall Decorations
Pictures, shelves, clocks, televisions, curtain hardware, and wall décor should be removed before painting begins whenever possible.
This allows the walls to be painted evenly and reduces the chance of damage during the project.
Protect Valuables
Although professional painters take great care when working inside your home, it is always a good idea to store jewelry, important documents, collectibles, and other valuables in a secure location before any home improvement project.
Plan for Children and Pets
Painting equipment, ladders, tools, and open doors can create safety concerns for young children and pets. Consider keeping them away from active work areas until the project is complete.
This also allows our crews to work more efficiently without unnecessary interruptions.
Choose Your Paint Colors Early
Selecting colors before the project begins helps avoid delays. If you are unsure which colors to choose, we are happy to provide recommendations based on your home's lighting, flooring, cabinets, and décor.
One of our frequently recommended wall colors is Benjamin Moore Linen White, a warm neutral that works beautifully in many South Florida homes.
What We Handle
When you hire As You Like It Painting Company, Inc., our crews handle the professional preparation needed for a quality paint job.
- Floor protection
- Furniture masking and covering
- Drywall patching (when included in the scope)
- Caulking where needed
- Sanding rough areas
- Priming repaired surfaces
- Professional masking
- Clean-up after completion
Communication Makes the Project Easier
Before work begins, we'll review the project with you, confirm colors, answer questions, and explain what to expect each day. Good communication helps ensure the project runs smoothly from start to finish.
Ready to Schedule Your Interior Painting Project?
Whether you're painting one room or your entire home, we make the process simple, organized, and professional.
We've proudly served homeowners throughout Palm Beach County and Martin County since 1983.
Call or Text (561) 502-7288