How To Prep Your Andover House Interior For A New Paint Job

A new coat of interior paint can give your Andover home a refreshed, updated appearance. Whether you’re changing the color of a single room or planning a larger interior painting project, preparing your home ahead of time can help your painters work efficiently and keep your belongings protected. Before you begin any painting project, use these 5 tips to help prepare your space.

1. Take Down Wall Décor

Start by clearing the walls in the rooms scheduled for painting. Remove items such as:

• Artwork and photographs
• Mirrors
• Wall shelves
• Clocks
• Decorative pieces

Having clear walls allows the painting crew to properly access the entire surface and identify any areas that may need patching or additional preparation.

2. Create Space Around Your Furniture

Move smaller furniture pieces out of the room whenever possible. For larger pieces that cannot be removed, move them away from the walls and toward the center of the room.

Providing adequate space around the walls makes it easier for painters to work around corners, trim, doors, and other detailed areas. CertaPro Painters® of Andover, MA protects furniture and floors with clean plastic sheeting and drop cloths as part of its interior painting process.

3. Take Down Curtains and Blinds

Window treatments can make it more difficult to paint around windows and trim. If possible, remove curtains, blinds, and other coverings before the project begins and store them somewhere safe.

Clearing the window areas gives the painting team better access and helps protect your window treatments from paint and dust.

4. Remove Personal and Valuable Items

Take some time to clear smaller belongings from the rooms being painted. Items that are best stored away during the project include:

• Electronics
• Collectibles
• Decorative accessories
• Small furnishings
• Personal belongings

A clear workspace allows the painting crew to concentrate on the project while helping keep your belongings safely away from the active work area.

5. Point Out Areas That Need Extra Preparation

Before work begins, walk through the rooms with your painting professional and identify any surfaces that need attention. Be sure to mention:

• Nail holes
• Wall cracks
• Dents
• Stains
• Peeling or loose paint
• Uneven surfaces
• Previous repairs

CertaPro Painters® of Andover, MA follows a structured process that includes protecting the work area, preparing surfaces, applying paint, cleaning the workspace, before completing a final walkthrough inspection with the homeowner.

Ready to refresh your Andover home’s interior? Contact CertaPro Painters® of Andover, MA, to schedule your free painting estimate today.