Are you looking to upgrade your home with a fresh paint job? Or maybe you're adding a nursery or remodeling a room that needs an updated look. Either way, doing the paint job yourself can be a huge hassle and can be a waste of money if it isn’t done properly. Hiring home painting services is your best bet at getting the professional results you want without the burden! Typically, one gallon of latex paint will cover about 350 to 400 square feet of wall space, according to Inch Calculator. Home painting services will know where to find the best paint and how to make it last the longest. After hiring your professional painters, there are some steps you can take to make the painting process run smoothly.

Move and Cover Your Furniture

Any small and hard furnishings you have, such as tables and light stands, can be removed from the room that is scheduled for painting. Moving large furniture like sofas, beds, dining tables, and chairs may not be ideal because of how heavy they are. Instead of moving them to another room, try pushing them to the center of the room and covering the furniture with an old sheet or large cloth. This will allow the painting professionals to have enough space to maneuver and avoid any risk of damage.

Protect Wall Hangings

Wall hangings will obstruct the house painting professional when painting the walls. You will want to carefully remove all picture frames, paintings, clocks, mirrors, candle holders, and any other decorative wall art. Make sure to wrap them in bubble wrap to protect them from breaking and store them away in marked boxes.

Remove Electronics and Appliances

You should remove or cover electronics and appliances like your television, sound system, gaming system, refrigerator, and stove. These items are very expensive and can be defaced by paint or damaged if the painting crew tries to remove or relocate them. If you don’t have enough material to spread over your furniture, ask the painting crew if they have drop cloths.

Prep and Clean Walls

Cleaning helps the process and makes a huge difference. Dust, stains, and dirt build up over time. Even if you don’t see them now, you will definitely be able to see them after the walls are re-painted. The paint sticks to the substances and causes them to remain on the wall permanently. Investing time to clean the walls with a long handle broom or small vacuum to dust and remove cobwebs will be beneficial in the long run. You can also use water, detergent, and a sponge to wipe away debris and stains. Do this a few days before in order to allow the walls to properly dry.

Paint projects can take a lot of time and effort. Professional home painting services can be a better option if you are pressed for availability, or if the project seems to be daunting. Learn more today about our professional painting services. We would be happy to help!