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Painting (main) : Painting Checklist
Painting Checklist
Our painting checklist will be handy whether you’re a DIY painter or using a professional painting contractor to do the work for you.
Using a painting contractor
3 weeks before
- Identify and plan your painting project
- Visit Compare Quotes for painting contractor costs
- Select and book your painter
The day before
- Remove as many mounted objects and light fittings as possible from the area to be painted
- Remove small furniture pieces like coffee tables from the room or work area
- Place larger furniture in the centre of the room to maximum space in the work area
- Carefully cover the remaining furniture and fittings (your painter may help with this)
- Use a quality dust cover for floors and carpet to protect from paint splatter
- Remove curtains and curtain tracks
- Clean skirting, corners, cornice and panelling in the areas to be painted
On the day
- Be on time to meet your painter
- Identify and resolve any access issues or special areas of concern
- Keep painter’s access clear and use a coversheet in this walkway to protect from damage
- For outdoor areas ensure waterproofing is added on or use a waterproof form of paint.
- Remove any rubbish from the work area to reduce hazards possible tainting of paint
- Take small children and pets to a safe location away from the work area
- A nice touch is to leave access to coffee or water and toiletries for the painters
After the job
- Open doors and windows to air out any painting fumes
- Keep furniture and fittings away from the new paint for 1-2 days to be sure paint is dry
- Enjoy your fresh new coat of paint
DIY painting checklist
3 weeks before
- Research painting methods or book a course and learn the right painting skills
- Make a detailed plan for your painting project and identify the materials you’ll need
- Buy professional painting trade tools and equipment
- Select and purchase the your correct amount of paint for your project
- For outdoor areas ensure waterproofing is added on or choose a waterproof form of paint
- Identify a practice area and test your tools, materials and skill
The day before
- Remove as many mounted objects and light fittings as possible from the area to be painted
- Remove small furniture pieces like coffee tables from the room or work area
- Place larger furniture in the centre of the room to maximise space in the work area
- Carefully cover the remaining furniture and fittings (your painter may help with this)
- Use a quality dust cover for floors and carpet to protect from paint splatter
- Remove curtains and curtain tracks
- Clean skirting, corners, cornice and panelling in the areas to be painted
- Assemble your materials, tools and equipment
- Prepare the surface for painting (this will vary depending on your specific painting job)
On the day
- Inspect your tools to ensure they are clean and free of dry paint
- Thoroughly clean any dirt or old paint that could spoil the surface
- Use the technique you practiced to apply a coat of paint in the correct thickness
- Complete all woodwork last
- Allow paint to dry and apply any additional coats
- Check you have a good, even application and make any final touches
Note: DIY painting needs will depend on your specific painting project. This checklist is intended as a guide only.
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