Interior Painting Preparation
1. Room Access Requirements
We go out of our way to ensure that every room we work on is done with a steady, efficient hand. While we do not need to access every room we’re working on every day, some rooms may remain out of service overnight or longer. Our biggest tip is to come up with a quick guide for how you would like us to move about your home.
2. Unoccupied Areas
Areas that are not occupied, such as hallways, stairwells, powder rooms, and guest rooms, make great flex rooms! We can start painting these if we get ahead of ourselves and can work on them anytime with minimum disruption to you.
3. Paint Sensitivity
We use only low and zero VOC paints on interiors because they are low odor and safer for your family than traditional paint. However, people with strong sensitivity to paint may still want to plan on sleeping in another room directly after their room is painted.
4. Rooms with Extensive Repairs
These rooms may be out of service longer than one or two days, depending on the drying time of the repair products.
5. Specialized Projects
Some specialized projects, like drywall repair, popcorn ceiling removal, and texturing, may require multiple visits to complete, which would mean these rooms may stay out of use for longer.
Exterior Painting Preparation
1. Trim Plants
Trimming back plants from areas that are to be painted is very important. Plants, hedges, shrubs, etc. should be 8-10 inches away from the exterior walls. Having the plants trimmed helps us work around them more efficiently.
2. Clear Work Areas
Removing items such as bikes, hoses, garden implements, decorative objects, planters, balcony furniture, and sporting goods from any work area is important to ensure that we can do the best job possible for you.
3. Windows and Doors
Prior to power washing, it’s crucial to have all doors and windows closed and securely fastened. After the power wash, there will be water spots on the windows. Unfortunately, this is unavoidable. Please do not have your windows cleaned until after the project is complete. Also, any paint chips left from power washing are cleaned up after the ground has dried, but that may not be until the painting crew arrives. We cannot guarantee that we will find 100% of the chips, but we promise that we will do our best to leave your yard clean.
4. Protect Your Pets
Have a plan to keep your furry friends safe while we are working! Unfortunately, for the safety of your pets and our workers, pets should not be left loose in the yard.
5. Keep Your Painted Doors and Windows Open
Painted doors and windows need to be left open on days they are painted so they can properly cure. You will be able to close them before going to bed. Our Production Manager will work with you to schedule the best day(s) for that to be done.
6. Turn Off Lawn Sprinklers
Please make sure lawn sprinklers are turned off after the power wash day if they spray an area that will be painted.
When the crew arrives, you will meet our Production Manager and the Crew Team Lead and let them know where you would like them to start. We are a professional Knoxville interior and exterior painting service. We work efficiently and in a way that is convenient for you!