Toronto is putting up condos like crazy! Unlike a single family dwelling, there are many rules that condo dwellers must abide by. These rules are designed to make living in such close proximity to your neighbor easier and more enjoyable. However, having tradespeople in to do work in your dwelling needs extra care and attention. After all, condos and renos do go hand in hand, but keeping in mind the needs and considerations below will help make the process all the more smooth.
CAM Painters has worked in many condominium buildings across the city.

Here are our tips to make sure that your painting project goes as smooth as possible:

Toronto Condo Painting Tip #1 – Property Managers

Get to know your property manager! They will be able to tell you about any rules and regulations that trades must abide by while working in condos, here is some information you should find out:

Working hours – most condos only allow trades to work between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Your painter needs to know this information so that they can plan their schedule.

Visitor parking – is visitor parking available for your painter? Some painters have vehicles that are too big for underground parking, if so, is there above ground parking available. If there is no visitor parking available the cost of off-site parking will be factored into the cost by your painter.

Moving elevators – Most condos will not allow contractors to take tools up to a suite without booking a moving elevator. These elevators have padded blankets installed on the walls to minimize potential damage. If this is a rule at your building or in your downtown toronto apartments please ensure that you’ve booked the elevator in advance for the painter’s start date. Also, tentatively book the elevator for the completion date of your work, so that your painter can get their tools out of your suite when the project is complete.

Toronto Condo Painting Tip #2 – Know Your Space

Many condo dwellers have to be very creative with limited space. Therefore, if your suite has an abundance of furniture in it try moving some smaller pieces into your storage locker, if possible.

Take into consideration that your painter will have to store tools in your suite over the duration of the job. Space needs to be made available for those tools. If the weather is good a spot on the balcony is ideal, otherwise, perhaps a spare bedroom or storage area could be used. Ask your painter how big of a space they need for tool storage. Some residences may have a ground area where storage like lp smartside sheds is able to be built, to help with storing important equipment/household items that can’t fit within the current home space. It is best to look around and see what you could do to support that additional storage, to help out with a myriad of things needed for the present and future.

READ: Interior Painting: How Much Will It Cost For My Toronto Home

Also, please reference my blog post about preparing for interior painting, which has helpful tips for both condo dwellers and people living in single-family dwellings as well.

If you want to Transform your condo with lasting beauty, why not book a quote? CAM Painters has worked in many condos throughout the city and would be happy to transform yours!