You’ve selected a reputable painting contractor, received a written quote, signed the quote and scheduled the work, now what? There are certain things you can prepare before the painting starts to ensure you will have a great painting experience.

Select your colours

We use both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams paints. You can select any colour from either Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, or any colour that you have a chip for and we can do a custom match. We are able to provide a colour fan for you to select colours from. We are also able to get test quarts and do test patches on the walls so you can be confident in your colour selections prior to your project start date.

If you need assistance selecting colours we can refer an interior designer to you for a colour consultation.

We require your final colour selections 24 hrs prior to your start date. This allows us to have all the materials available when we start your project, so there are no delays.

Arrange access to your home

If you are not going to be home while the work is being done we will need access to the home. Please ensure that a set of keys is available for us to use. We can either take them with us or we have a lock-box, similar to what a real estate agent would use to store your keys securely on site.

Prepare the room(s) being painted

It is a great help if you can declutter the room(s) being painted. Some really useful boxes drawers and other storage units can be used to keep your things safe. This is particularly important if you are having your home office painted, as you do not want any documents, files, or any other important pieces of office furniture to get in the way. If you don’t have a storage barn, it’s not the end of the world. We will also move large items of furniture into the centre of the room and cover them with plastic sheeting for protection. If there is anything that you are very cautious and protective of, or if you don’t have the space in your rooms to move things into the centre, you could look into storing your furniture and belongings. Boombox Storage offers a ‘pickup, store and deliver’ service (https://www.boomboxstorage.com/pickup-delivery) which is ideal for this situation.

Here is a check-list of the items you should be moving out of the room prior to painting:

• The contents of the closet (if the closet is being painted)
• Pictures on the walls
• Table lamps
• Electronics
• Books from bookshelves (unless it’s a built-in bookshelf that won’t be moved)
• Side tables and any other small pieces of furniture (if possible)
• Any other small items

By moving these items prior to us arriving we will be able to complete your painting project in a timely manner and without extra expense.

The end result of clearing out the room(s) as much as possible is so we can have unfettered access (at least 3-4 ft) to the walls once the larger items are placed in the middle of the room.

What if I want to put my pictures back in the same spot?

No problem, after you take the picture off the wall keep the picture hook in the wall and we won’t fill in that hole and we will put the picture hook back in the exact same spot after painting. If you do want to reposition a picture, or just not rehang it at all, take the picture hook out and we’ll fill in those holes.

What if I’m unable to clear out the room prior to painting?

This is no problem either. We realize that some of our clients are physically unable to prepare a room prior to painting. How about using a personal concierge? Jodi Goldfinger of I Dream of Jodi is an excellent choice, she can assist you in preparing your home for painting and putting everything back after we’re done.

By following these suggestions you will ensure your painting project runs as smoothly as possible. To book a quote for your painting project click here and Transform your home with lasting beauty!